Roy William Lindley 1921 - 2014

LINDLEY, STERNER, CAMERON

Posted By: Connie Swearingen-Volunteer (email)
Date: 3/4/2014 at 10:37:05

Mapleton Press
27 February 2014

Roy William Lindley, 92, died Feb. 19 in Ida Grove. Roy was born April 17, 1921, at home on the “Goat Ranch” near Castana, the son of Jeff and Daisy (Sterner) Lindley. He grew up as a Methodist but was later baptized and confirmed into the Catholic faith. He was a long time member of St. Mary’s Catholic Church in Ute.

Roy was inducted into the United States Army in 1942 at Camp Dodge. He was stationed at North Little Rock, Ark., where his job was driving service men to the train depot, preparing to leave for war. He was later honorably discharged and became a member of the American Legion Aaby Post #442 of Ute.

On March 3, 1942, Roy was united in matrimony to Dorothy Marie Cameron. They started farming together and from 1943 until 1946, lived in the “brick house” on “Dutch Hollow,” which was owned by his parents. They farmed near Danbury from 1946 until 1950. That year, Roy and Dorothy bought their farm near Soldier, and the family moved there in January 1950. It turned out the farm was where his brother-in-law, Floyd Strait, had been born.

In July 1971, Roy and Dorothy purchased the Dairy Treat in Ute from Frank and Arla Wilson. They changed it from walk up window service where you could order soft serve ice cream to a full service restaurant by building an addition.

In 1985, they retired and moved to the apartments on Riddle Avenue in Ute. Dorothy passed away Feb. 15, 2002. Roy continued to live in the apartment until he broke his ankle. He lived at Maple Heights Nursing Home in Mapleton from January 2005 until his death at Horn Memorial Hospital on Feb. 19 at the age 92.

He is survived by his children, Ed Lindley (Sue) of Chandler, Ariz., Karen Olson (Dick) of Bellevue, Neb., Wayne Lindley (Shirley) of Liberty, Mo., Russell Lindley (Mariel) of Portland, Ore., and Cheryl Clausen (Kevin) of Charter Oak; surviving grandchildren and step-grandchildren include Corey and Colleen Lindley, Steve Olson, Kris Speicher (Don), Jeff Lindley (Jennifer), Robert Lindley (Amber), Richard Tague, Suzanne Pursell (Anthony), Russell Lindley, (Katrina), Terry Josef, Jerome Corba Lindley, Tony Clausen (Kiley), Robert Clausen (Alissa), and John Clausen; nine great-grandchildren; and six step-great-grandchildren; surviving sister Alice (Keith) Miller of Mapleton. Surviving sisters-in-law and brothers-in-law are Arlene Cameron of Danbury, Evelyn Cameron of Tupelo, Miss., Charles and Norma Cameron of Plattsmouth, Neb., and Carol Mindrup of Arizona City, Ariz.

Along with his wife, Roy was preceded in death by his parents; two sisters, Esther Chedester and Violet Strait; plus brothers-in-law and sisters-in-law Jerome and Josephine Cameron, Earl Cameron, Russ and Maisel Cameron, Clarence Cameron, and Harry Mindrup.

Funeral Mass was Monday, Feb. 24, at 10:30 a.m. at St. Boniface Catholic Church

Charter Oak with Rev. Kenneth Seifried officiating. Lector was Kris Spiecher. Message in Music was by Colleen Henderson, organist.

Pallbearers were Jeff Lindley, Robert Lindley, Tony Clausen, Robert Clausen, John Clausen, Tom Forbes. Honorary Pallbearers were Terry Josef, Colleen Lindley, Corey Lindley, Jerome Corba Lindley, Russell Lindley, Steve Olson, Suzanne Pursell, Kris Speicher, Richard Tague.

Visitation was Sunday, Feb. 23, after 3 p.m. with a Vigil Wake Service at 5 p.m. at St. Boniface Catholic Church, Charter Oak with Deacon Mr. Ray Rosburg officiating.

Military Graveside Honors was by American Legion Abby Post #442 and the

VFW Post #5605, both of Ute. Interment was at St. Clair Cemetery, Ute.

Everyone attending was invited and encouraged to go to the church basement following the interment for a time of sharing food and fellowship.

Funeral conducted by Armstrong Funeral Homes.

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