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David Allen "Coonskin" Lind

1940 - 2014

David Allen "Coonskin" Lind

1940 - 2014

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BORN

1940

DIED

2014

David Lind Obituary

Published by Legacy Remembers on Sep. 13, 2014.

Carmel – David "Coonskin" Allen Lind, 73, passed away Thursday, September 11, 2014 after a brief illness. David was born in Medford, Oregon on November 19, 1940. He was one of five children.
He moved to Carmel in 1953 and attended Carmel High School. He joined the U.S. Army Engineers at 17 and was sent to Europe and stationed in Metz, France until 1961. He returned to Carmel and opened Lind's Furniture Finishing. He refined his craft, developing a reputation for being the go-to person on the Peninsula to repair and refinish antiques and also contracting big projects for the Carmel Library, Carmel Mission and other notable customers.
He is survived by his brother, Ernest Lind (Sue), Carmel Valley, CA; sister, Delores Smith (Joe), Sacramento, CA; and Susan Lind of Medford, OR; daughter, Rachel Lind Van Leer (Eric) of Skaneateles, NY; son, Dan Lind, of Chico, CA; his four grandchildren, Jillian and Skyler Van Leer of Skaneateles, NY, and Claira and Audrey Lind of Chico, CA; and several nieces and nephews.
No funeral services will be held per David's request and a celebration of life will take place at a later date. Please send donations to Monterey County Society for Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (SPCA), 1002 Monterey Salinas Highway, Salinas, CA 93908 or donor's favorite charity. To offer online condolences, visit www.seasidefunerals.com.

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September 7, 2020

Joy Osborne posted to the memorial.

January 12, 2015

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November 9, 2014

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Joy Osborne

September 7, 2020

Hello Dan, from Joy ( Victoria Joy Osborne)
Your Dad was a wonderful personality plus man. He enjoyed every day just as he liked. He love his cars, his neighbor Hogan, you his only son, and Jackie lackey. He loved his homestead and the apple orchard . I’m glad to remember as a good friend and Carmel Mountain neighbor. I’d like to tell you how you were / are his pride and joy. Be blessed in all you so. I live in Sedona and enjoy every day. Sorry for your loss but Dave is up stairs waiting to greet us. Kind thoughts, Joy O

Mike (Okie) Smith

January 12, 2015

Coonskin McLind, McStick Mc... I hope your TR-650 made it up there with you. Check it out and give me a hint. We'll be burning up the CV road again and laying it it over on the Farm Center curve. RIP

November 9, 2014

To a great man who was a master at connecting the past with families by bringing to life our family heirlooms. Along with memories of my family he will be in my thoughts for the great talent he was given and shared with myself and others.

I'm sorry I didn't find out early enough to attend the memorial.

Beverly Oviedo

CE W.

November 8, 2014

Im sorry for your loss; he sure was the go to guy for all furniture needs; he was also a fun interesting and pleasant person to,do,business with. His creativity and spirit will be greatly missed. My heart & prayers are with you.

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Aunt Renee

November 8, 2014

So sorry for your loss Danran! Your dad was a good man! Call me soon! 209-204-6979

November 7, 2014

Oh Danny--- Although I haven't seen you in years--- You were the first David would talk about when I'd run into him.. funny great old "coonskin" stories....David was one of those larger than life CV guys- will miss him -love and prayers to you and your Family...... Lori ( gypsy) Carter

September 16, 2014

Hey Dan, sending good energy your way, Marty and Sharon

September 15, 2014

Dear Family, So very sad to hear of Dave's passing. Will, hopefully, see you at a celebration of life event. Sincerely, Sharon Lind Paul

CALDWELL JIM

September 14, 2014

Dave took a lot of wild, crazy stories with him. The stories he told should have been preserved and at least been a YouTube video; MAYBE A BOOK? He could tell a story so well!

September 13, 2014

Dear Dan, please call Victoria Joy osborne 512.632.4636
I am sorry to hear about your wonderful Dad. I regret I do not have you phone number, nor do I have John Caldwells number.
Coonskin was a wild and wonderful being of light. He was a good soul no matter what anyone says or thinks. He was a free spirit and the best furniture refinished and will be greatly missed. His Dad lived across from La Playa hotel and framed all my art. Dave was good to him and his step Mother. He died too young. I am saddened to hear this news. Life is short. I know you are doing well. He was so proud of you Dan. I wish you will cLl me.. Victoria, with love

yvonne allaire

September 13, 2014

so sorry for your loss Coonskin was such a kind man.My heart is broken, spent alot of time with him in our younger years and adored him .

September 13, 2014

My heart breaks ...... I have always loved you . RIP Coonskin . For the family you lost a wonderful man , so sorry !

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