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Neil Lundgren Obituary
Resident of Walnut Creek
Neil Curtis Lundgren, 64, entered into rest in Walnut Creek on August 13, 2011; he was born in San Diego on April 23, 1947 to Russell and Harriet (Graves) Lundgren. Neil enjoyed backpacking in the Sierra's, boating, fishing, classic cars and car shows and was an avid NASCAR fan. He enjoyed volunteering with the American Red Cross and maintaining the facilities at Bay Point Church.
Neil is survived by his wife, Lynne; children, Christina Starkey and Elia Lundgren; stepchildren, Michael, Matthew and Mallory Downing; mother, Harriet Hedrick; siblings, Kay Lundgren, Jerry Lundgren, Frank Hedrick , Harry Hedrick, and Nedra Hedrick; grandchildren Oliver and Adelyn Downing and soon-to-be Luke Downing. Neil was preceded in death by his father, Russell Lundgren and brother, Jon Hedrick.
A celebration of life will be held at 3:00PM, Thursday, August 18, 2011 at Bay Point Church, 3801 Camino Andres, Bay Point, CA 94565.
Memorials may be made to the American Diabetes Association.
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Memories and Condolences
for Neil Lundgren
Sunny & Nathan
August 16, 2011
No bond is as great as that between a parent and child. Our deepest condolences are with you as you grieve.
Teri DeCarlo
August 16, 2011
Neil, what can I say, you're probably the funniest person I know. I will truly miss your humor. Sissy- I love you and will always be here for you. xoxo
Kathryn Garms
August 16, 2011
Elia my love, I send you and your family my condolences at this very difficult time. The hole in your heart might get smaller, but it will never go away. Your Daddy will be with you always and in spirit will guide you, love you and keep you safe. Your Daddy has joined the Lord where he will have eternal life. One thing for certain, your Dad is without a doubt entertaining all the angels in heaven! However, he will be missed by all of us on earth!
Adrienn Huffman
August 16, 2011
I’m so sorry for your families’ loss. I’ve known Neil for the past 11yrs through our work, Caltrans. My first memory of Neil was when he taught the hazmat classes to the Maintenance Crews. You were forewarned to pay attention in that class and if you didn’t you better believe Neil would make a spectacle of you. Which I thought made that class pretty entertaining. I got to know Neil more personally through the years. I had to call Neil when there were any hazmat spills in Alameda County, which there were many along the 880 corridor. I also got the pleaser seeing the family side of him at the CHP crab feeds and was able to meet his family in which he would talk so fondly of. The last time I saw Neil was about a month ago at the Maintenance Managers Meeting in Walnut Creek. As always Neil would give me a big hug and ask me how I was doing. I was real happy to see him there, it looked like retirement was doing him good. Neil will surely be missed by all his friends here at Caltrans. May the love and memories of Neil, help your family through the days ahead.
With heart felt sympathy,
Jonna Fowler
August 16, 2011
I will always reflect fondly on all the memories of the time spent with Neil and the family. He was such giving person, jovial and loving. I offer my sincerest condolonces to the family during this difficult time.
ashley king
August 16, 2011
Elia, I know ur daddy was such a special person in your life. Cherish all the wonderful times you got to spend together and the beautiful memories you have. The kiddos and i will say a special prayer for you n your family.
Ashley, Brianna, James, Kelsey, John & Braden
Elia Lundgren
August 16, 2011
Daddy I love you more than words can say. I wish you were still here with me. You were the most amazing father and husband and life will never be the same without you. Please watch down on us and protect us. I learned so much from you and you were taken too soon. This hole in my heart will never heal but I pray that it gets smaller someday. I LOVE YOU, xoxoxo
Love,
Your Little Girl
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