Saying Good-bye to Uncle Peter...

Above- My husband, Christian, Grandfather, Wally Lindquist, and my mother on Peaks Island, Maine in August of 1989.
This was at Chris and my engagement party put on by my inlaws.



My Father's Oldest Brother, Peter

Brothers: David, Peter, and Eric Lindquist

Peter Anson Lindquist
Born 9 April 1941 in New Jersey, USA
Married: #1 to:  M. Luann Lasson- 19 June 1965, Almeda, California
(Two children from this marriage)
Married: #2 to:  Marilyn Hathaway- 12 Sep. 1992, Washoe, Nevada
Died  23 December 2015 in Bernalillo, New Mexico

My Uncle Peter died today.  He was the oldest of 3 sons to Wally and Ruth Lindquist, my grandparents.  My father is the youngest and now last living member of this family group.  

I will always remember my Uncle Peter fondly.  He was the laid back one in the group. Ready to wrestle me as I was a Tom Boy child. I found Uncle Peter fun and funny.  My last memories of Uncle Peter are at my Grandfather's memorial service. A young adult (early 20s) at the time I read a poem, stating my prophesy that my Poppa Wally was the link that held this family together and that now that he was gone, I feared this chain would fall apart.  I was right. I never saw my Uncles again. (I am now 45).

I remember and loved the tourquoise and silver watch he wore, but also his smile. In the photo above, he looks a lot like his father.

Family Portrait: L-R: David, Eric (on Poppa Wally's lap) Nan Ruth and Peter,
about 1945  Oradell, New Jersey

Nanna Ruth with my Uncle Peter 

Death of a Cousin

  Edward Lee Lindquist, age 45, died on Friday March 1st, 2013 when he pulled out turning wide into the path of a tractor trailer.  He was riding his new 1999 Harley Davidson at the time, & was wearing a helmet.  He had left to run a quick errand and had several children home waiting for him to return.  This accident occurred when Ed was pulling out of the long driveway/road.  Fortunately none of the children witnessed the accident. Eddie, a loving father, Grandfather, U. S. military veteran, God loving man leaves a beautiful wife and children, a mother, sister and several other family members behind as he goes to join the Lord in Heaven.  Eddie is my Uncle David's oldest child (of two).  Uncle David is my father's youngest brother.  I believe Eddie's birthday is May 1967.

Ed and I never had a chance to really get to know each other while growing up, but recently, over the  past few years on Facebook I had enjoyed getting to know him and his family.  Politically, Eddie and I definitely did not see eye to eye, but love is unconditional.  We both made it through the presidential elections of 2012 okay.  He is a kind soul wrapped in a rough-looking exterior.  Now, with God, he is simply a kind Soul who has shed his physical body, and is free!  No pain!  Rest in Peace my dear cousin.

Ed with most of his children (minus some older ones)

Ed and his large clan (I believe there is one extra here)

Ed with his mother, and sister Lizz.

Ed doing Halloween duty.

Ed recently, after he got his bike.  I mean he just got this damn bike
 like within the past month, that is how new.