EDWIN ALAN LINDQUIST Obituary (1954

Edwin Alan Lindquist, 62, of Libby, died on Sunday, August 21, 2016 at Cabinet Peaks Medical Center in Libby. He was born on July 7, 1954 at Oregon City, Oregon to Robert Alan and Anita (Thompson) Lindquist. He graduated from Molalla Union High School in 1972. Ed had recently retired from Lincoln County after 15 years of service. He was always a very kind and generous man, always willing to help anyone in need. He had a special gift for working with wood and built many beautiful pieces. His family and friends were all blessed to share a life with Ed and loved him very much. He is now in a better place. They always enjoyed the time they had together. Ed was a great Dad and papa, he always enjoyed them all. Always love who God has entrusted to you and remember life can change in an instant. Survivors include his wife Jatonna Freedom Lindquist; children Jonathon Lindquist; Leslie Williams, all of Libby; stepchildren Brandon, Matthew, Jeremy, Brian, Mandy; grandchildren Vergil Andrews (his little shadow); Dante Andrews (his buddy);Matthew Cooper (his button pusher); his brother Daniel Lindquist (Christine) and niece Dalana Sewell (John) ; a sister Terry Anne Goodell (Mark) and 3 nephews Justin Lehner (Tara), Jeramy Lehner (Kate), and Josh Lehner (Hannah) ; maternal grandparents Alonzo and Marcella Thompson; Raymon and Irma Freeman; and paternal grandparents Edwin and Audrey Lindquist; and Uncle Gene and Aunt Babe Lindquist; Uncle Fred and Aunt Alda Lindquist; Uncle Bob and Aunt Bea Thomson; Uncle Art and Aunt Tootsie Gardner; Uncle Earl and Aunt Liz Voss; Uncle Don and Aunt Pink Murry; Uncle Jim and Aunt Peaches Ellison; Uncle Butch and Aunt Brenda Lindquist; and many, many cousins. Arrangements are by Schnackenberg & Nelson Funeral Home in Libby. Sympathy cards can be mailed to PO Box 287, Libby, Montana 59923. Please send only cards, no money or flowers. Online condolences may be shared at www.schnackenbergfh.com.