Robert "Bob" Chester Lindblad's Obituary
Robert “Bob”Chester Lindblad
1944 - 2017
Robert “Bob” Chester Lindblad passed away in Provo, Utah on March 21, 2017 at the age of 72.
Bob was born in Drayton, ND on April 25, 1944. He graduated from Drayton High School in 1962 and attended trade school in Salt Lake City, UT to be an electrician. He moved to Seattle, WA where he started employment with Boeing.
Bob met his sweetheart, Carol, and they were married in Seattle, WA in 1975. After brief relocations to Port Angeles and Moses Lake, they settled in Spokane, WA to raise their family.
Bob retired from U S West Telephone Company in 2000 after more than 30 years of service. Soon after their retirement, Bob and Carol sold their home and adventured across the United States in their RV for 14 years. Bob was well known among friends for his infectious laughter and entertaining story telling. His deep voice earned him the nickname “Lurch” from an early age. Bob loved to watch sports, play a round of golf, and was a talented chef in the kitchen, collecting cook books from all across the country. He could often be found at friends’ or neighbors’ houses helping out with anything, from hanging shelves to teaching children how to ride bicycles. He also enjoyed serving in the community and participated in many events with the Telephone Pioneers of America.
Bob is preceded in death by his parents, John and Helen Lindblad, and his brother, David Lindblad, along with the beloved family dog “Curly Sue”.
Bob is survived by his loving wife, Carol Bekel, of almost 43 years. He also leaves behind his daughter Carrie (Chris) Horne of Charlotte, NC, daughter Megan Lindblad of Scottsdale, AZ, and son Mark Lindblad of Williston, ND. He is the proud grandfather to Micah and Jason Horne. He also leaves behind a sister Betty Keller of Winona, MN, and brother Glenn (Lorna) Lindblad of Beulah, ND, along with numerous aunts, uncles, cousins, nieces, nephews, and friends.
Per Bob’s wishes, a formal funeral service is not being held. Instead, his family will be celebrating his life with a party to be held at a future date. Details will be distributed to family and friends at a later time.
Bob’s family would like to thank the talented and caring medical and support staff at Utah Valley Hospital for the extraordinary efforts and care provided to him in his final days. They would also like to thank the many friends, and even strangers, who provided immeasurable support and assistance during the most difficult of circumstances.
Condolences for the family may be sent to The Lindblad’s, PO Box 18405, Spokane, WA 99218.
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