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Arnold Lindquist
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Arnold Lindquist, age 103, of New Rockford, ND, died Wednesday, July 27, 2016, at Lutheran Home of the Good Shepherd, New Rockford. Arnold was born May 16, 1913, in Lancaster, MN, the son of Oscar and Hannah (Hanson) Lindquist. He went to a small one–room country school through the eighth grade and then worked on the family farm. He joined the army in 1941, where he served as a medic in England and France until his discharge in 1945. He helped on the farm until his marriage to Elaine Brown on August 21, 1952. Over the years they lived in Minneapolis, MN, while going to school at Dunwoody College of Technology for Carpentry. Then they moved to Fergus Falls, MN, where he built homes, then they came to North Dakota and he took a job as a janitor in Pembina and New Rockford, until his retirement in June 1981. Then he took a part time job at Pioneer Auto Inc. with Carol & the boys. Arnold and Elaine had three children Mary Lou born December 29, 1955, Lois Ann October 9, 1959, and Gary Lee March 13, 1961. Elaine passed away on December 20, 1999. Arnold loved spending time with his family and friends. During his early years, Arnold enjoyed trapping and hunting. Later in life he enjoyed playing his accordion, as well as watching basketball and baseball games. He was a member of Raymond B. Thorn American Legion Post # 30, United Methodist Church, and First Lutheran Church. He is survived by his children Lois (Tait) Feigert, Jamestown, and Gary Lindquist, New Rockford; one grandchild Amber Feigert, Jamestown; granddog Monte (AKA Pooch know from Grandpa); many nieces and nephews; great nieces and great nephews; great-great nieces and great-great nephews; and special family friends Mary and Leland Koenig and family. Arnold was preceded in death by his wife Elaine, one daughter Mary Lou, brother Cliff (May) Lindquist; brothers-in-law Elvin (Dorothy) Brown, Harvey (Ann) Brown, Wendell (Inez) Brown, sister-in-law Phyllis (Morris) Johnson.
PRAYER SERVICE: Sunday, July 30, 2016, at 7PM in Evans Funeral Home, New Rockford, ND FUNERAL SERVICE: First Lutheran Church, New Rockford, ND Monday, August 1, 2016 at 2:00PM BURIAL: Prairie Home Cemetery at a later date |
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Name: Williams Family
Date: 8/3/16
Message: Our deepest condolences to family and friends. It is very painful to say goodbye to someone we love. So we will not say goodbye, just, 'see you later'. And until we say hello again, every loving memory will be like the warming rays of sun which help to bring comfort from the pain and sorrow. May the promise of the resurrection to life everlasting on earth give you hope and peace that is beyond all understanding. (John 11:23-26; Revelation 21:3,4.) Heartfelt prayers are with you.
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Name: Lisa Schafer
Date: 8/2/16
Message: Gary & Lois: It was with sadness that I learned of Arnie passing away. He was such a nice person and loving father. You have my heartfelt sympathy and prayers.
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Name: Renee Elkins
Date: 8/1/16
Message: How handsome your Dad looks in the picture, you two were so lucky to have your father for so long. He was such a kind and humble man. May his memories bring you many smiles!
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Name: Shannon Ehlers
Date: 7/31/2016
Message: So sorry for your loss Lois and Gary and families .... I remember, from elementary school, at West Side, what a kind and soft spoken man your Dad was, just so nice! May your memories bring you comfort at this difficult time.