Linda Zimet

Professional triathlete, avid skier, mountaineer, business owner, mother and incredibly kind person, Linda Zimet passed on Nov. 8, 2022, surrounded by loved ones after a sudden battle with brain cancer. Linda lived life to the fullest, rarely divulging details of her travels and accomplishments. She completed the Kona Ironman Triathlon in 1985 and 1987. She was also on the Olympic committee responsible for integrating the triathlon into the Olympics.

Born June 20, 1955, in Eau Claire, Wisconsin, she attended the University of Colorado-Boulder, graduated from University of Wisconsin-Stout and completed her master’s degree in business from University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire. A small business owner, Linda was incredibly successful as managing partner of the family-owned real estate company.

Linda’s true passion was mountaineering around the world with her late husband Andrew Zimet. The love of her life, Andy brought Linda to Whitefish in 2003 initiating an incredible 12-year adventure, which spanned the globe. From the depths of oceans to the summit of Kilimanjaro, their shared love of extreme adventure took them to many remote locations, including areas of Tibet, Patagonia, Italy, Mongolia and Antarctica. She loved experiencing everything the world had to offer and especially enjoyed time with her friends, family and beloved grandchildren.

Linda is survived by brothers Doug and Craig Farmer, by her children Adam (Amanda) and Josh (Geralyn) Helgesen, and grandchildren Gage, Seaver, Weston and Liv Helgesen.

A celebration of life will be held Friday, Nov. 18, at 11 a.m. at the Base Lodge of Whitefish Mountain Resort.