Obituary

Charles ‘Lindy’ Lingbloom, 82 years of age, passed away May 4, 2015. He was born March 14, 1933 in Bellingham and grew up on the family farm in North Bellingham.

He was the youngest of 8 children born to Jonas and Mary Alice Lingbloom. Lindy attended Ferndale schools from where he graduated in 1951. Lindy married his high school sweetheart Carol Matz in 1953, and they had 4 children.

He spent most of his working career in the paper division of Georgia Pacific, also serving until retirement in the National Guard and the volunteer fire department. Outside of work, he enjoyed fishing and following his children’s activates.

A three sport athlete in high school, he eventually took to road running, chasing his children in races including the marathon distance. After retirement he spent time hiking with his wife, metal detecting and watching his grandchildren perform on stage and the sports fields. Lindy attended Hillcrest Chapel in Bellingham.

He was preceded in death by his parents, eldest son Terry, brothers Paul, Ray, Phil, Leslie, and sisters Edith and Clarice.

He is survived by his wife of 62 years Carol, his sister Gladys DeNeui and daughters Tina (Bruce) Blizard and Heather Lingbloom, Sons Torry (Rose) Lingbloom, and Todd (Debbie) Lingbloom. Grandchildren Jennifer (Andrew) Dorman, Emily (Porter) Lumpkins, Andrew, Tyler, Tanner, Tessa, Joshua and Ashley Lingbloom. No memorial service will be held.