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Harold Lindgren Obituary
1939 - 2019
Harold Blaine Lindgren, Utah's second Olympian and a Silver Medalist, has died. He was 80.
Born June 26, 1939 in Salt Lake City, Blaine grew up in Chesterfield, Utah and began playing sports to honor his twin brother who was killed when they were nine. Blaine attended Cyprus High School where he was an all-state football player and undefeated in the high and low hurdles with four state titles.
After graduating in 1957, Blaine attended the University of Utah where he joined the Phi Delta Theta fraternity and earned All-American honors before graduating in 1962. Following college, Blaine continued competing for the United States as a 110-meter-high hurdler before winning the Gold medal at the Pan Am Games in 1963 with a new record. After placing third in the Olympic Trials, at age twenty-five Blaine competed in the 1964 Tokyo Olympic Games where he won the Silver medal in a photo finish.
After retiring from the banking industry, Blaine resided in Salem, Utah. He remained a member or board member of local and national sports committees and organizations throughout his life, including the Utah Sports Hall of Fame Foundation. With a passion for sport, Blaine refereed high school and college football for over 35 years and influenced thousands of young athletes during his career.
Blaine received many accolades and was inducted into several Halls of Fame including those at Cyprus High School, West Valley City (1990), Utah Summer Games (1991), U of U Crimson Club (1986), Utah Sports Hall of Fame (1972) and the National High School Hall of Fame (2006). In December of 1999, Sports Illustrated listed him as being #10 in The 50 Greatest Sports Figures From Utah.
Blaine passed away of natural causes peacefully surrounded by family and friends on October 5, 2019. He is survived by his wife Maiva, Five children: Daris (Kim), Lex (Marrena), Maquel (Mike) Houlihan, Kaice (Eric) Jeffs, Kimberly Dobson, Eight grandchildren, Seven step-grandchildren and Two step-great grandchildren.
A celebration of Blaine's life will be held on Saturday, October 12, 2019 at 1:00pm at Larkin Mortuary, 260 East South Temple, Salt Lake City, UT 84111, where friends and family may visit one hour prior to the service. In lieu of flowers, please donate to a charity of your choice.
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Jon Kent Draayer
September 30, 2021
What great memories we shared at the U. Geography classes, frat bashes, and all those competitions. Miss you Blaine
Louis Moench
October 20, 2019
Belated message because we are in Germany and don't get to see Utah obituaries more than once in awhile. Blaine's brought back great memories of U of U track and field. His athletic prowess was something to behold! And we beheld it often--every meet, in fact. We felt like hot stuff because we had 2 All-Americans on our otherwise pretty ordinary Utah team (Krege Christensen was the other, a javelin thrower). They made us aspire--well, probably not to greatness but to be better. And Blaine did better, too. Hayes Jones didn't run faster, he just leaned a little farther. Well, silver's pretty incredible. Trying to get over life's hurdles we can say we were in the presence of someone who did it superbly. Sympathies to you all.
Jon Kent Draayer
October 12, 2019
Great friend, great brother in the bond, great man. Blaine will be missed.
Cheri Uzzel
October 9, 2019
So very glad I went to the family reunion this past summer and spent time drinking coffee and talking with Blaine. Will keep that memory close forever. He was a great guy who enjoyed life and loved his family. Sincerest condolences and blessings to Maiva and his children.
October 8, 2019
My Father was a Wonderful Man. He was my Hero, my Mentor & Teacher. He meant so much to so many people. I am so honored & Grateful to have been his Daughter. I Love You Daddy always & forever.
Kimmie
Gary & Paulette Birdsall
October 7, 2019
Maiva Lindgren and family--
Our sincere thoughts and prayers are heading your way. Paulette and I had the pleasure of working with Blaine at Walker Bank. Heckuva fun & nice guy! We enjoyed knowing him!
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Gregory Myron Smith McDonough
October 6, 2019
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October 6, 2019
Stephen Lester
October 6, 2019
You will be missed old Cyprus buddy. Watching you run in high school was the reason I went out for track. What an outstanding life Blaine has led, I know his family is very proud of him. Rest in Peace.
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