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Herbert Lindsey Obituary
He attended William Chrisman High School and married his high school sweetheart, Rita Ann Thurman in 1951. In his younger days, Herb played baseball for 7 years for multiple leagues, including the American Legion and AAA ball clubs. He was known as '"The Southpaw on the hill;" his record included a no hitter game, and 21 strikeouts in 9 innings. Herb worked in the printing business for 35 years and he was also President of the Kansas City Litho club for four years.
After he retired from the printing industry, he went on to join his wife's business selling Princess House products, where they traveled across the Midwest together and made lifelong friends and cherished memories. Herb followed in his father's footsteps and began oil painting at age 60. His most beautiful and treasured art included wildlife paintings, and his "Gorillas in the Mist" painting earned a first prize ribbon at an art show.
Herb and Rita had four children, and he was a devoted and loving father. Their family continued to grow with 8 grandchildren, 7 great-grandchildren and 1 great-great-grandchild. In his retirement years, Herb dedicated his life to attending sporting events of all his grandchildren, and being the 'best grandpa ever' to the grandchildren he so dearly loved and cherished.
He is preceded in death by his parents, Herbert Walker Lindsey Jr. and Ruby (Sperry) Lindsey, and his four brothers.
He is survived by his wife, Rita (Thurman) Lindsey; his son, David Lindsey, his three daughters and their families: Debbie and Jerry Kraft and their children, Amy, Jeremy and Jason Kraft, Patti and Paul Bradley and their children, Lindsey Boyle and Austin Bradley, and Susie and Michael Corrigan and their children, Jacob, Patrick and Nicole Corrigan.
A funeral Mass will be held at Herb and Rita's home church, St. Mark's Catholic Church, 3736 S. Lee's Summit Road, Independence, Mo., on Wednesday, March 22, at 11 a.m.
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Natasha Bull
January 31, 2024
I have a painting titled Colonel Leonard by Herbert W. Lindsey in 1968. I have been trying to find family to see if they would like it. I saw that this gentleman painted like his father and was hoping it was the right family. Either way, my deepest condolences for your family in this trying time. And all the best wishes for your future.
Carol Oatman
March 10, 2021
Uncle Herb was my very favorite Uncle, what I loved about him, as how much attention he paid to my children when we visited. He would always get them into a game of cards and let them win. They thought he was something very special, and he was, to all of us. We miss him still. R.I. P. Uncle Herb. My god bless and keep you, until we meet again. Niece: Carol Oatman.
Mary Burtchett
March 10, 2021
Thinking of all of you and when we were neighbors. Loved Herb’s sense of humor and he always had a smile. Hope you all are doing good. Tom passed December12, 2019. I know how you feel Rita. My life will never be the same. My dad has been gone 20 years and I miss him everyday so I know how his children feel. We will all meet again one day. Prayers for all of you
KELLEY
March 22, 2017
MAY THE THOUGHT OF KNOWING THAT FAMILY AND FRIENDS SHARE IN YOUR GRIEF BRING YOUR FAMILY A MEASURE OF COMFORT.PLEASE READ PROV 17:17
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Carol Oatman
March 16, 2017
Of course we will miss everything about Uncle Herb, but I think his Sense of Humor is what I will miss most. He always had an antidote or Joke to share. He was well loved by myself, Carol Oatman (his niece) and my Family. My boys , John , Dave, and Mike, loved playing card games with Uncle Herbie whenever we visited. Herb got a kick out of letting them win. He will be missed and will still be loved.
Mary and Tom Burtchett
March 16, 2017
So sorry for your loss. Herb was a kind and loving man, always with a smile on his face. He will be missed
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