ROY – Harold Wayne Lindquist, 70, was born May 13, 1956 to Harold and Barbara Lindquist in Hamilton, Montana. Wayne peacefully passed away in his sleep October 14, 2026.
Wayne was raised and educated in the Bitterroot Valley, graduating from Darby High School. Wayne married his high school sweetheart (Dawn) and welcomed their first son, Jason. Wayne worked in the woods building logging roads until the early 80’s when they moved to western Washington and welcomed their second son, Josh. Wayne was a hardworking man, a skilled operator spending 40+ years operating heavy equipment. Through his construction company Lindquist Excavating and later joining the LOCAL 612. Wayne took immense pride in his work he loved showing where he worked and the places he helped build. He was a mentor to many young apprentices.
Wayne lived a life filled with passion, adventure and love. He enjoyed racing stock cars, playing at the dunes in his sandrail, hunting and fishing. Wayne liked working on cars and loved hot rods, especially his 69-stingray corvette. Above all Wayne cherished his role as a father, grandfather and great grandfather. Wayne was a steady presence, a pillar of strength, wisdom, unconditional love and unwavering support.
Wayne was preceded in death by his father, Harold G. Lindquist; his mother Barbara Jenkins-Kline; his brother Robert (Bobby) Lindquist; his sister Sharon (Sherrie) Weidow.
Wayne is survived by his brother, Doug Lindquist; two sons Jason Lindquist (Kelli) and Josh Lindquist (Michelle); grandchildren Trey, Vanessa, Katelyn, Peyton, Joslyn, Hux; great grandchildren Carter and Elyra; along with numerous nieces, nephews and friends.
A celebration of life will take place in the Bitterroot Valley in Montana late spring, early summer 2027.
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