H. Wayne Linton

Wayne Linton, 88, of Fort Collins, CO passed away September 12, 2013. Wayne was born September 10, 1925 to Fred and Isabelle Linton, in Racine, Wisconsin. He graduated from Washington Park High School in Racine, in 1944. He was the Drum Major for the Racine Kilties. Wayne joined the Army and trained at Camp Lee, Virginia. He served in the ALSOS Mission. The purpose of the ALSOS Mission was to determine and prevent Nazi progress on the atomic bomb and learn when it could become operational. Wayne completed his Bachelor of Arts at Carthage College and his Master of Arts from Colorado State College of Education. He began his teaching career at Lincoln Junior High as a Math, Social Studies, English, Literature and Science teacher. Wayne also was a counselor, assistant principal and principal at Lincoln before opening Blevins Junior High as principal in 1968. He retired in 1985. He worked for the Forest Service in the Poudre Canyon and taught classes at Woodward Governor in the summer. He was the Colorado Education Association President in 1965, President and Treasurer of the Kiwanis Club of Fort Collins and a member of the Elks Lodge. Wayne coached JAA Football and Pony League baseball and was a Jr. Leader for the Longs Peak Boy Scouts. He was a card carrying Die Hard Cub Fan, and also a Rockies, Broncos and Ram Fan. He loved to fish, hunt, bowl, golf, and play cards. In 1951 he met and married Shirley Arbogast. They have been active members of Trinity Lutheran Church for more than 60 years. Together they raised a family and enjoyed family events with grandchildren and great-grandchildren. They were honored in 1989 by having Linton Elementary named for them. They enjoyed volunteering at Linton. Wayne and Shirley enjoyed traveling, theater, and their cabin in Gould. They enjoyed supporting their children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren in all their activities. They shared their love and knowledge of Colorado through volunteering at the Colorado Welcome Center. They enjoyed numerous friends, among them the 'Potluck Group' and the 'New Years Eve Group.' Wayne is survived by his wife, Shirley; children, Fred Kim Linton, Robert Sally Linton, Ann Bruce Scott; ten grandchildren and thirteen great-grandchildren. He is also survived by his sister, Mary Lou Linton of Fort Collins. Wayne was preceded in death by his parents, Fred and Isabelle Linton. A memorial service will be held Saturday September 21, 2013, 10:30 a.m., at Trinity Lutheran Church. Interment will be at a later date at Fort Logan National Cemetery. Donations may be made to Linton Elementary in care of Bohlender Funeral Chapel, 121 W. Olive, Fort Collins, Colorado 80524.

Tributes

H. Wayne Linton

September 10, 1925 - September 12, 2013