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Larry Lind

Posted 2014-11-25 by Sharla
The White Mountain Independent,
Show Low, Arizona ~ 11/25/2014

Larry Lind, 85, went home to be with his Lord Nov. 17, 2014. He was born Oct. 13, 1929.

He proudly served in the U.S. Air Force during the Korean conflict. Upon discharge, he began an apprenticeship with General Dynamics in the aerospace industry. During his career, he rose to vice president at Cubic Corporation, U.S. Elevator, Amtech Reliable Elevator Corporation and Scientific Applications International Corporation. A creative designer, he held 11 patents, including one for the fare collection system for BART, the San Francisco transit system, as well as the METRO in the D.C. area.

At mid-life Larry gave his life to Jesus and embarked on a new calling. He attended a four-year Bible school and became a bi-vocational pastor in San Diego. He was a Gideon speaker and active in a number of Christian businessman’s associations. His heart was in missions and he was instrumental in the founding of an orphanage for children who lived at the Tijuana dump.

After retirement, he served as senior pastor at the Silver Creek Community Bible Church in Snowflake. Eventually the Linds settled in Tappahannock, Va., where they were active members of Beale Memorial Baptist Church and Larry continued his ministry by teaching at the jail, Sunday School and a community Bible study.

A true Renaissance man, Larry was a sculptor, published author and jewelry designer. He and Judi traveled extensively and lived in Rosarito, Mexico, for two years. Always eager for adventure, Larry took up bull riding while in the service, followed by years of diving and teaching diving (before scuba gear was invented).

The golden years didn’t slow him down much. He and Judi enjoyed white water rafting, parasailing and hot air ballooning. Larry indulged in sky diving and zip-lining well into his 70s. But the greatest joy in his life was introducing people to Jesus.

Larry is survived by his beloved wife, Judi; four children, Craig Lind of Las Vegas, Nev., Laurie (Roger) Hakeman, Tipton, Iowa, Tony (Elauna) Boren, Denver, Colo., Valerie (Jayarr) Romick of Spotsylvania, Va.; sister Jackie (John) John George of Port Royal, Va. He was grandpa to Christopher, Krista, Brandon, Clinton, Josh, Vaila, McKenzie and Nick; and great-granddaughter Carolyn.

He was preceded in death by his son, Danny Lind.

A memorial service will be held at 2 p.m. Dec. 6, at Beale Memorial Baptist Church in Tappahannock, Va.




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