Robert "Dean" Lindblom

Heavenly Father, thank you for the gift of Dean for however short a time I was able to spend with him. His dry wit, thirst for new and unknown challenges, and great store of memories and knowledge, made him a delight to spend time with on those camping nights under the clear starlit skies.
Thank you Debbie, Lisa & Heather for sharing Dean with me. He is with my Drew and Chris and all our other loved ones who have gone before us and are awaiting us.
Luli

Grandpa. Where do I even start? You were such a spit-fire! Just when I thought you were fading out of a conversation, you'd throw in a one-liner that would have everyone rolling on the floor. Your sense of humor, your humility, your gentle nature and strong presence, your CNN, your Air Force stories, your 'rum and Coke' requests at 7am just to see if you would get away with it. I secretly enjoyed your protectiveness of me, how you came out on the porch to fend off any guy friend that you thought made me uncomfortable. You wore your heart on your sleeve with the same stubborn persistence that you applied to everything in your life. Your legacy is mirrored in your three beautiful daughters, your grandchildren that will never forget who their grandpa was, your friends who will never be the same. And, as always, Winfred. If you were here you'd probably tell me with a smile on your face that I'm too 'long-winded' and 'how do you like my new suspenders?' I'll miss you Grandpa. Save me a seat on Happy Mountain, we'll FINALLY drink that champagne you got me.

I remember all the fun times camping in the mountins, I think that
had to have been one of his favorite things to do and I am
greatful that I was able to enjoy those few years I got to go. So much fun with him, Heather and the family.

Hey Grandad,
I miss you so much and I hope happy mountain is all you expected and more. I'll never forget all the wonderful memories we shared on our fun camping trips. I love you so much and words can't express how much you will be missed.

Just wanted to say hey dean. Try not to start too much trouble on happy mountain. my mom has a new joke for ya she'll tell ya in private. ill always remember camping at the mountains or hannah park. all the times jus sittin and joking around the fire. you will forever be in my heart i love and miss you

Beloved father
beloved friend
he will be missed by everyone he has ever met or mentored.
Love. Tom and the Servis family

Truly, truly, I say to you, whoever hears my word and believes him who sent me has eternal life. He does not come into judgement, but has passed from death to life. John 5:24 Love, Terry, Juliana & Kelsey

Dean was a funny and smart man,and I am really going to miss him.If not for him I wouldn't have seen the mountains,and from now on any time I think of the mountains, I think of Dean.

A friendship of over forty years is hard to write about. Dean was the best, most loyal friend any man could have. If there was a problem, he was there, offering any help he could give. If you were rejoicing, he rejoiced with you. If you sorrowed, he offered his shoulder for you to cry on. If you were homeless, he gave you his bed - literally! His passing leaves a huge hole in our hearts and lives. We were so privileged to be counted among his loved ones. For we whom he loved, were most fortunate people. Dean was a real brother in many ways, especially to Jim and we shared common experiences, common philosophies, common faith. We look forward in faith to that time when we will see him again. Let's go camping in heaven. Love Jim & Ellen

He was a caring man and a great listener. Glad I had the opportunity to spend some time with him.

Dean was/is loved so much by his children which is the true testimony of one's life. He will be missed and always remembered.

As a family counselor, I understand the value of a father more than the average person. Fathers are VERY IMPORTANT PERSONS [VIP'S].

Robert "Dean" Linblom was a great father. The love of his children is proof positive that he fulfilled his destiny as a Daddy.

My prayers are with Debbie and Glenn; Heather; and Lisa and Frank and all the others who miss him terribly.

Dean leaves s "hole" that no one else can fill nor should we even try to fill it. Hopefully, as a memorial we can try to practice some of his good traits--kindness; love for family; gentleness and strength of character!

We know Dean Linblom is with the Lord. That is the greatest comfort of all. My prayer is that we will all make Jesus our Lord and Saviour, and when our time comes to cross over to the next life, we'll rejoice to be reunited with Robert Dean Linblom!!!

What a wonderful man your father was. I will always remember our trip to New Orleans back in '95. He was always so supportive of Dan and I and what we were doing in the Air Force. I truly consider it a blessing to have been able to visit with him during my trip in June. He was so proud of you and Glenn and the wonderful family you have; he loved you both very much. I will miss visiting with him on my next trip.

Dean and his children have been a part of my family for as long as I can remember. The loss of Dean is a great one for my family and me, but the fact that he shared his time in this life with me will be forever celebrated. I am eternally grateful to him and his children. May the Lord bless him and keep him.

~James Bradley Rammell, USAF, Iraq

Our thoughts and prayers for Robert's family. Although we did not know Mr. Lindblom well, we did get to spend a very wonderful weekend with him and his family recently. WHAT A PLEASURE! We were able to get to know him, spend time laughing with him, watch CNN, and the best part,.... having fun racing him around the living room with his walker! He was a humble quiet soul who was so wise. It's not often you get to slow down and take in something but that weekend we were able to take in the beauty of the mountains, and the wisdom of a wonderful man. Thanks so much,we can truly say we have been blessed by knowing him.

My thoughts and prayers are extended to the Lindblom family. I did not know Mr. Limdblom personally. We had only met a couple of times. I do know his daughter, Debbie. Debbie loved and admired her Dad with all of her heart. She did everything humanly possible to make his final days on this planet happy and comfortable. I can only assume that anyone loved to that degree must truly have been a remarkable man. May God Bless Mr. Lindblom and family.

Dean Lindblom was the most humble man I ever knew. He was also one of the most brilliant men I ever knew. His mind worked like a machine, but this was difficult to discern because he rarely spoke. When he did speak he spoke so softly, mostly looking down, that one had to listen carefully. What he said was always worth hearing; but mostly he just listened. He smiled a lot, but even his smile was not always apparent for he often smiled privately, looking down. He took life's most cruel blows in silence, and absorbed them without complaint.
Dean lived his life for others. A painful problem in his back increasingly kept him bent forward; yet he spent the last years of his life as a volunteer at the Keesler hospital, pushing patients in wheelchairs where they needed to go. What a man. We love and miss Dean. He must have a special, warm and private place in the heart of Jesus--a place that only they share.

We will miss you, Uncle Dean!

Our thoughts and prayers are extended to Lisa, Debbie and all the Lindblom family. May God comfort you in your time of loss and give you hope to one day be with Dean again in the Kingdom of Heaven.
Love George, Donna Rae, Linda, Jeff and Debbie.

Dean was my father in law and friend so many years ago. I always had a lot of admiration and respect for him. A man with so many talents and so much knowledge to share. A well traveled man with wonderful stories. A man who served his country as well as his family, friends and community. Dean, I wish I could have spent more time with you.
Love and Prayers
Jeff Irwin

Daddy, Miss you so much but I am so happy that you are in your beautiful tower, just like at Utah. Thanks for being the best Daddy anyone could ask for. I thank God for our special time we had all my life but especially for the last few years and the last year & a half here in Jacksonville. All that is good in me came from you & I thank you so much for that gift. Forever in my heart. Love you Daddy.
Debbie

My thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.

Hi Daddy... I just wanted to tell you how much I miss you. Last night I sat on the porch and felt you in the wind. I know you and Mom have a beautiful place of love and peace with the Lord. Thank you for your love, thank you for your life, Lisa

Have a wonderful journey in heaven. My love to Momma and Daddy. You're going to make an awesome angel.
Your loving sister, Carol

Have a Blessed Journey in Heaven. I know you'll make an awesome Angel. My love to Momma and Daddy.
Your loving sister, Carol

Hope your Christmas in Heaven was as beautiful as I can only imagine. We did miss you so much here though. I hope you know how very much I love you & will miss you. Please give Andrew & Chris a big bear hug & let them know how much I miss & love them. (Mom too)
You were & always will be my hero. You were such a wonderful Fahter,one that anyone would be proud to call "Daddy". I love you so much. Debbie