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John Emory Lindegren

1945 - 2015

BORN

1945

DIED

2015

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Crestview, Florida

John Lindegren Obituary

John Emory Lindegren died Oct. 21, 2015, in Crestview, Florida, during recovery from open heart surgery. The only child of Genevieve Harrelson Lindegren and Emory Lindegren, John was born on April 10, 1945, in Aiken, South Carolina. John graduated as valedictorian of his 1963 Mullins, South Carolina, high school class. He received a full scholarship to Duke University in Raleigh, North Carolina, where he graduated in 1967 with a major in physics. Following four years in the USAF, John served as a research and development systems analyst at Eglin Air Force Base for 34 years. A talented musician vocally and instrumentally, John performed with and sup-ported a wide variety of fine arts organizations.
He is survived by his wife, Cecile (Keyser); children, Jason (Shannon), Jeremy and Erica; seven grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren. A Celebration of Life will be held on Saturday, Dec. 19, at 2 p.m. at the Unitarian Universalist Fellowship in Valparaiso.
Memorials may be made to the charity of your choice.
Guest book and condolences are available online at www.whitehurstpowellfuneralhome.com.

To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.

Published by Northwest Florida Daily News on Dec. 17, 2015.

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Billy Mayfield

January 1, 2016

Cecile, I worked with John for many years at Eglin. Brilliance, patience, and a great smile are some of my memories. On a work trip to Michigan, John agreed to go with me to a college basketball game. Like 99% of all other subjects, John knew college basketball like he knew his math subjects. I was not surprised. Our prayers are with you.

Computer Scientist at Eglin AFB

Bobby Kent

December 23, 2015

I worked with John for many years at Eglin. He was both a very good friend and a brilliant scientist! I will remember you and your family in my prayers!

Mary Jo Vinquist

December 21, 2015

Cecile, I am so sorry to learn of your husband's passing. God's grace be with you.

December 19, 2015

Cecile, I'm so sorry. You and John were both instrumental in our family" lives and we are better because of it. Our prayers are with you.

Craig Clemons
FWB

Melissa Gillis

December 18, 2015

Mrs. Lindegren, I'm so sorry to read of your husband's passing. He was so supportive of all of your students in chorus at Walton Middle School. Always a kind word. Our love and sympathy to you and your family.

Theresa Lott

December 17, 2015

Cecile, I am sorry for your loss. May the Lords peace and comfort be with you and your family to ease your loss. Tracy Hodgins-Lott

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