William Edward “Buster” Barter, 87, died in his home surrounded by his loved ones on July 15, 2016, after a battle with cancer.

William was born on July 2, 1929, to Wallace and Ethel (Benner) Barter in Boothbay Harbor, Maine.

After graduating from high school, he joined the Marines. He was a veteran of the Korean and Vietnam wars. He received a Purple Heart. He married MaryAnn See in 1951. In 1963 he married Barbara Shepard. Altogether he had five daughters.

In 1977 he married the love of his life, Bettye Larsen. He retired from the Marines after serving 22 years. He continued his education and received several doctorate degrees. He worked with the Volunteers for Israel Sar-El for about 25 years. He loved helping others. They moved to Leisure World in California in 1989, where Bill enjoyed using the gym and visiting with many friends.

He adored teaching, enjoyed being a pastor, and loved to travel and spend time doing physical activities outdoors. His passion was reading and studying. He loved sharing his love of God with others.

William is survived by his wife of 39 years, Bettye; daughters, Jamie Dokken of North Dakota; Janice O’Hara and Joy Simpson of Montana; Jennifer Peck of California; Karen (Jerry) Thomas of Kansas; and three stepchildren; 10 grandchildren; five step-grandchildren; six great-grandchildren; and five step great-grandchildren.

He was predeceased by his parents, Wallace and Ethel; sisters, Evelyn Barter, Dorothy Rand, Barbara Smith and Janice Cusumano; and brother, Wallace Barter Jr.

Pastor Dan Ballinger officiated at a memorial service on July 19.