Steven "Rick" Linstrom

STEVEN "RICK" LINSTROM Born to Rose and Ross Linstrom in Los Angeles, California on January 26, 1940. Rick passed away Friday, March 6, 2009 at his home in Acton with his wife, Jud y, of fifty years at his side. Rick was raised in Culver City and moved with his family to Woodland Hills in 1954. He graduated from Canoga Park High School in 1957. Rick helped his parents establish Woodland Hills Equipment Rentals while also working at General Motors in Van Nuys. After six years of working two jobs, he dedicated his efforts exclusively to the family business. Woodland Hills Equipment Rentals was and remains today a mainstay of the West San Fernando Valley for the last fifty two year s. In 1993 he expanded and opened Palmcaster Equipment Rentals in Palmdale. Rick continued to support the operation of both rental yards even throughout his retirement. Rick also spent the last forty years coaching his children and grandchildren in baseball, softball, football and soccer. Rick touched the lives of many boys and girls throughout his coaching years. He spent eighteen of those years at Westhills Baseball and most recently helping to coach his grandchildren at Sierra Youth Sports in Acton. After living in the San Fernando Valley for forty eight years, Rick and his wife, Judy, moved to Acton where they built a new family home on ten acres of land and called it the Lazy L Ranch. It is here where Rick enjoyed tinkering in his workshop with his grandchildren, planting trees, caring for his property, and sharing time with his family and friends. Rick was a devoted and hard working family man who was greatly loved and will be greatly missed. He is survived by his wife, Judy, and their ch ildren; Richard and his wife Terry and grandchildren Joe, Nick and Ashley; Mike and his wife Valerie and granddaughters Kandace and Melissa; Raymond and his wife, Julie and grandchildren Luke and Gabriella; Ross and grandson Frankie; Pattie; and Suzy and her husband Ray and grandchildren Mark and Katelyn. He is also survived by his siblings Loren Linstrom and his wife Jean; Maryellen Ham and her husband Richard; Carolyn Ensley and her husband Phil; Arlene Bellin, many nieces and nephews and countless friend s. Rick was preceded in death by his parents, Rose and Ross Linstrom. He was our Most Valuable Player and our Number One Fan. This team is going to miss him! A memorial and celebration of Rick's life will be held at his home in Acton on Friday, March 13 at 3:00 p.m. All who knew him are welcome. Contact 818-340-8374 for more information. In lieu of flowers, Rick's memory can be honored with donations to The Painted Turtle at 1300 4th Street, Suite 300, Santa Monica, CA 90401. Visit www.d ailynews.com to express condolences and sign this guest book