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Beverly Lindholm Obituary
Beverly Ann Lindholm passed away peacefully at her home on March 26, 2011 from glioblastoma brain cancer.
Bev was born in Hillsboro, Kansas on Thanksgiving Day; November 25, 1943. Her parents were Dr. Roy and Bernice Bartel. She graduated from Bethany College in Lindsborg, Kansas with a degree in teaching, in June 1964. Four days later she married her high school sweetheart, Ken Lindholm. Bev's working career followed both her love of children and music. She was an elementary and mid-school teacher, a choir director and obtained her Master's degree to become an Associate in Ministry. She worked at her church for 20 years as choir director. In addition, 10 of those years were as an Associate in Ministry at St. Mark Lutheran Church in Lacey, Washington.
She is survived by her husband Ken, daughter Gretchen Lindholm of La Center, WA, daughter Liese Hironaka (Wayne) of Elk Grove, CA, and son Derek (Lisa) of University Place, WA and precious grandchildren Bethany Hironaka and Oleg Lindholm. Also surviving are her brother Tom (Jan) Bartel of Arkansas City, Kansas, and Diana (Mike) Dunne of Liberty, MO, along with nephew John (Hailey) Dunne and niece Sarah Dunne.
A memorial service will be held at St. Mark Lutheran Church, 2901 College Street, S.E., Lacey, WA 98503 at 1:30 p.m., Thursday March 31, 2011. Donations can be made to The American Cancer Society or to Sweet Hope, a nonprofit organization benefiting Russian children's orphanages. MTYLTT.
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for Beverly Lindholm
Bradley Lydon
April 7, 2011
My thoughts and prayers to the Lindholm family. May you find peace in heaven.
Jennifer Hubenthal-Rand
March 31, 2011
So many amazing memories of my 2nd Mom. Mom Bev, you were an amazing woman. My thoughts and prayers are with you all.
Love and Hugs from all of us.
March 31, 2011
Life is a precious gift....Once shared,, it remains in our hearts forever, With Deepest Sympathy Ken to you and your family. B. Sherbert (Tumwater, WA)
Susan Hubenthal
March 31, 2011
My thoughts are with Bev's family. May you find strength in this time of grief.
March 30, 2011
Your enthusiasm for music and your love for the church will live on at St. Mark. We were bless by your talents, your faith, and your commitment.
Theresa Casperson
March 29, 2011
Bev, you will be missed. Thank your sharing your life, kindness, and love with us at St. Mark.
Katie Flack
March 29, 2011
I have such wonderful memories with Bev. Growing up with her was a part of my life that holds such joy. Bev always had a great big smile and a nice warm hug. Her humor, joy, love and faith will be missed!
Skip Lindholm
March 29, 2011
Take comfort in knowing that now you have a special guardian angel to watch over you.
March 29, 2011
Bev was such a warm, giving person. We're so sorry she has passed.
Cella Quinn & Mac McCallum
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