Laura Lindgren

LAURA LINDGREN

Laura Lindgren, age 93, passed away suddenly at her home in the Kingsburg area. She was born in Sanger on July 24, 1910, to Walter and Ella May Withers Butts. She had one sister, two half sisters, and eight half brothers. Laura graduatd from Caruthers High School at the age of 16. She then attended and graduated from Fresno State in three years with a teaching degree. She taught second grade in Earlimart, CA. During her teaching years she boarded with a family in Earlimart. She then met Lawrence Lindgren of Kingsburg and they were married in 1931. They were married for 66 years until his death in 1997. Lawrence and Laura bought their first farm in approximately 1938 and farmed in the Kingsburg are for 5 years until they retired in 1991. Their son Douglas farmed with them. Laura became involved in Swedish activities because of Lawrence's heritage. For many years she was hostess for the Kingsburg Chamber of Commerce and entertained tour groups in her home. Most of the tourists were from Sweden. The Lindgrens traveled frequently and had a vacation home in Carmel. They met and made many friends during their travels and maintained these friendships until her death. For the past few years Laura has been a member of the Red Hat Society, Cherry Tarts Chapter. She enjoyed the lunches and activities. During the past school year, at the age of 92, Laura helped with the tutoring program at the Colony Covenant Church. For many years the Lindgrens attended the First Baptist Church in Kingsburg. After she voluntarily quit driving at the age of 90, she started attending the Kingsburg Colony Covenant Church, a small country church, with her daughter-in-law. Laura was predeceased by her husband Lawrence; her infant son Donald; her grandson, Larry Lindgren; her great-granddaughter, Holly Lindgren; her sister Zella Von Latta; two half sisters; and eight half brothers. She is survived by her daughters, Joyce Dunkle of Fresno; her son and daughter-in-law, Douglas and Bonnie Lindgren of Kingsburg; her granddaughter and grandson-in-law, Lori and Paul Williams of Fresno; her grandson and granddaughter-in-law, Kent and Tatyana Lindgren of Kingsburg; her grandson, Christofer Dunkle of Seattle, WA; her great-grandson and great-granddaughter, Jacob and Alison Williams of Fresno; her sister-in-law, Gladys Butts of Fowler; and many nieces and nephews. Visitation will be held at Creighton Memorial Chapel on Tuesday, December 30, 2003, from 10:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. A Funeral Service will be held at Creighton Memorial Chapel, 1588 Lincoln Street in Kingsburg, on Tuesday, December 30, 2003, at 2:00 p.m. A Graveside Service will follow at the Kingsburg District Cemetery, The family requests that in lieu of flowers, donations be made to the Colony Covenant Church Memorial Fund, 11646 S. Zediker Ave., Kingsburg 93631. Creighton Memorial ChapelKingsburg (559)897-2908www.creightonchapel.com