Donald Lindgren Obituary


DONALD HARRY LINDGREN
September 23,1923 ~ April 18, 2013

Donald H. Lindgren was born in Portland, Oregon and lived many places during his childhood. He graduated from Camas High School in 1941 and from the University of Washington following his return from WWII where he served in the 70th Division of the Army.
He married Genevieve Belz in 1946 and enjoyed 66 years of marriage. He was an architect in Vancouver and designed over 80 churches in the Northwest, as well as many college buildings for George Fox University.
He is survived by his wife, Genevieve and his four daughters, Marilyn Delano, Janice Younce, Karen Cooper, and Lonnelle Sawyer, all of Vancouver. He is also survived by 11 grandchildren and 15 great-grandchildren.
Don was a member of Vancouver First Friends Church, Purple Heart Club, Veterans of Foreign Wars, and the American Legion. He leaves a legacy of love for his Lord Jesus as well as love for his family.
Contributions can be made to Vancouver First Friends Church, 2710 NE 65th Avenue, Vancouver, WA 98661.
Please sign his Guest Book at www.columbian.com/obits.

Published by The Columbian on Apr. 21, 2013.
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Uncle Don was zs wonderful person and family man. Our families enjoyed eachother very much. He was a kind, gentle man and a Christian. We KNOW he is in Heaven now really enjoying life. We miss you but you are HOME.

Dana and Carol Burns

April 22, 2013

Mrs. Lindgren and Family:

We are so sorry for your loss. Mr. Lindgren was a very nice man.
Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
Martha & David Cochran

April 22, 2013

My prayers are with all of you. He will be missed by all who knew him.

Arla McKee

April 21, 2013

What a great man, in every respect. To the family: You will miss him dearly but it won't be long before you'll have him back!

April 21, 2013

Don was a kind and generous man. I'll never forget him.

Peter Reebs

April 21, 2013

Mrs. Lindgren, Marilyn & family; my heartfelt prayers go out to you. I've worked on several of the buildings he designed. He leaves quite a legacy. Take care and peace be with you. Sincerely, Doug

Douglas Munson

April 21, 2013

Memorial service will be at First Friends Church, 2710 NE 65th Ave., 98661 at 1:00 Tuesday, April 23. Family

April 21, 2013

My daughter (his great grand daughter) was born on his 88th birthday. Every year i will celebrate his life. I love you grandpa.

Karli Cole

April 20, 2013

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