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Robert Lingerfelt Obituary

July 19, 1931- December 2, 2010 Departed this earth on Thursday, December 2, 2010 in Eureka, CA at the age of 79. Robert was born in Oklahoma. As a child, he moved with his family to the north coast of California. He was a long time resident of Eureka. Robert was a Veteran of the Korean War and was awarded the Purple Heart. He worked in the lumbering industry more than 40 years. As a home delivery contractor for the Times Standard, he served citizens of Eureka for thirteen years. During that period, he received the Newspaper Carrier of the Year award several times. His favorite activities included attending grandchildren's sports events, going to Redwood Acres stock car races and cheering for his San Francisco 49er's. He is survived by daughters: Kimberly Harris of Eureka; Candy Ahrens of McKinleyville; Shannon Lingerfelt of Springfield, Oregon. He is survived by grandchildren Priscilla Ahrens of Loleta; Ryan Ahrens of McKinleyville; Ashley Lingerfelt of Springfield; Andrew Diltz of Eureka; Nakiesha Gray and Micah Jones of Springfield; A.J., Kianna, Christopher, and Jimmy Harris of Eureka. He is survived by great grandchildren Lillian and Natalie Boynton of Loleta; Alexis and Makya Rhodes of Springfield; son-in-laws James Harris of Eureka and Mark Ahrens of McKinleyville; best friends Kathy Weatherford of Eureka and Mike N. Dakis of Arcata. Robert was preceded in death by his Mother, Opal Whitenburg-Lingerfelt; Father, Millard Virgil Lingerfelt; and Brother, Virgil Frank Lingerfelt. Friends are invited to attend services to be held on Wednesday, December 8, 2010 at 10:00 a.m. at Redwood Christian Center, 6000 Humboldt Hill Road, Eureka, CA. Internment with Military Funeral Honors at Ocean View Cemetery will immediately follow the service. The Reverend Dewey Davis will officiate. Memorial contributions may be made to the Veterans of Foreign Wars, Arcata Chapter or the Humane Society of Humboldt. Please sign the guest book at www.Times-Standard.com, click obits.

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Published by Times-Standard from Dec. 7 to Dec. 8, 2010.

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R Bruce Franz, DPM & Staff

December 8, 2010

Grief can be so hard during the holidays, but our special memories help us cope. Remembering you and your loved one this holiday season.

Casey Edwards

December 8, 2010

Candy- I'm truly sorry for your families loss. We know that he's not suffering anymore. I know it was hard to watch him go, trust me I've been there just last year. You will shed a lot of tears but that is just how you'll get your pain relieved. Your Rite Aid crew is here for you for good times or for bad. With that said I hope you come back to work sooner than later. You and your family take care and just know he's touched a lot of lives and made many friends along his journey... It was time for him to go.<3

Candy Ahrens

December 8, 2010

To my dearest family, some things I'd like to say...
but first of all, to let you know, that I arrived okay.
I'm writing this from heaven. Here I dwell with God above.
Here, there's no more tears of sadness; here is just eternal love.

Please do not be unhappy just because I'm out of sight.
Remember that I'm with you every morning, noon and night.
That day I had to leave you when my life on earth was through,
God picked me up and hugged me and He said, "I welcome you."

It's good to have you back again; you were missed while you were gone.
As for your dearest family, they'll be here later on.
I need you here badly; you're part of my plan.
There's so much that we have to do, to help our mortal man.

God gave me a list of things, that he wished for me to do.
And foremost on the list, was to watch and care for you.
And when you lie in bed at night, the day's chores put to flight.
God and I are closest to you....in the middle of the night.

When you think of my life on earth, and all those loving years
because you are only human, they are bound to bring you tears.
But do not be afraid to cry; it does relieve the pain.
Remember there would be no flowers, unless there was some rain.

I wish that I could tell you all that God has planned.
But if I were to tell you, you wouldn't understand.
But one thing is for certain, though my life on earth is o'er.
I'm closer to you now, than I ever was before.

There are many rocky roads ahead of you and many hills to climb;
but together we can do it by taking one day at a time.
It was always my philosophy and I'd like it for you too...
that as you give unto the world, the world will give to you.

If you can help somebody who's in sorrow and pain,
then you can say to God at night......"My day was not in vain."
And now I am contented....that my life has been worthwhile,
knowing as I passed along the way, I made somebody smile.

So if you meet somebody who is sad and feeling low,
just lend a hand to pick him up, as on your way you go.
When you're walking down the street, and you've got me on your mind;
I'm walking in your footsteps only half a step behind.

And when it's time for you to go.... from that body to be free,
remember you're not going.....you're coming here to me.

Ruth Ann Mahaffey (author)
©Copyright 1998-2010

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