Obituaries
John G. Kindbom, Sr.
September 26, 2014
John G. Kindbom, Sr., of Lancaster, PA passed away on September 26, 2014 of natural causes at Oak Leaf Manor. Born in Leominster, MA, he was the son of the late Hilmer and Vida (Gaetz) Kindbom.
He was married to Catherine (Foley) Kindbom for 54 years prior to her death in 2003.
John served in the U.S. Navy at the close of World War II. He graduated from the University of Maine.
He worked in manufacturing management capacities at RCA for 35 years. His last assignment was manager of maintenance and construction until his retirement in 1987.
He was a member of Lancaster Elks Post 134, American Legion Post 015, and Meadia Heights Golf Club for 50 plus years, where he was an avid golfer and member of the Board of Directors for 20 plus years.
He is survived by his three children, Larry Kindbom, husband of Kate, St. Louis, MO, John Kindbom, Jr., husband of Sandra, Charlotte, NC, Cathy Lewis of Sorrento, ME., nine grandchildren and eight great-grandchildren.
A family service and interment will be held at Brooklawn Memorial Cemetery in Portland, ME at a later date.
John’s MOTTO: I came, I almost conquered, and I left. Bring the curtain down on a smile.
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Condolences to the Family
September 30, 2014
My condolences to the Kindbom family. John was a very fine gentleman who through the years had much fun at “Clyde’s” Golf Outing and a very good friend.
Sleep tight, and God bless.
Micky Falcone
September 30, 2014
My friend, my golfing buddy, my fellow board member. Always, a smile for all. Definitly one of the good guys. So many stories, so many smiles; he will never be forgotten. John Johnson
September 29, 2014
The Kindbom Family
41 years ago golf brought your dad and I together at Meadia Heights. My friendship with him was one that remained strong from that first day we met in March of 1973. There are few like him that I can honestly say was one of those people that was fun to be with every time we were together. John was not only a great friend to me but also one who supported all my efforts at the club as board member, golf chairman, and president. I could always count on your dad to be in my court as we were both totally dedicated to and proud of Meadia Heights. While he is now gone the wonderful memoiries will never fade.
May God bless you all,
Doug Ritter
September 29, 2014
To Mr. Kindboms family- please accept my sorrow for your loss. I knew John since I was in the 7th grade. I played golf with him several times. I am also a member of the Lancaster Elks Lodge where I played countless games of pool with him-he was a great guy! Sincerely, Peter Zanowski
September 28, 2014
Very sorry to hear of Mr Kindbom’s passing. I remember playing golf with him at Medea. I also worked with his son John for many years. I send this condolence from Scotland!
Larry Conte
September 28, 2014
So sorry for your loss. I met John several times at my Uncle Al’s home in Portland when John was at camp I did not know him well. Aunt Vida was my Dad’s sister, I kept up with him through another cousin. He was frequently in Portland when I was visiting.
I do hope he is in a better place now although the loss is hard.
Again my codolences to all.
Lynda Gaetz Allen
September 28, 2014
Larry john jr. And Cathy, We are so sorry for your loss. He was a special friend and neighbor. Our condolences to you and your families. Bob/Patsy Smith in Maine
September 28, 2014
Just wanted to let you know much I enjoyed knowing both your Mom and Dad…Visiting Maine as well as our Wed. night group here in Lancaster. I know my John is just waiting for him to join the gang. Doc Rowen, John Mullineaux will help fill the foursome.
My best to the family..
Fondly,
R.B. Mullineaux
