Robert (Bob) John Lindstrom Obituary (1944

Robert (Bob) John Lindstrom, age 76, of Orem, Utah, passed away peacefully in his sleep at 6:50am Saturday, May 8, 2021. He is survived by his loving wife of 53 years, Cinda Kay Lindstrom (Opheikens) and his six children, Robert (Bob) John Lindstrom Jr (Angie), Melanie Kay Smith (Zach), Heidi Ann Lacher (Jamie), Daniel Bert Lindstrom (Julie), Brandon Bailey Lindstrom, Beckie Sue Lindstrom and his brother Ken Bailey Lindstrom (Pearl) and sister Helen Ann Bandley (John). He is preceded in death by his daughter Cari Lynn Lindstrom, his parents, Bailey Albert Lindstrom and Beth Lindstrom (Johnsen), his sister and brother-in-law Gayle and Bob Talbot, his father-in-law Bert Henry Opheikens and his mother-in-law Helen Almira Opheikens (Barrett). He was born in Provo in 1944, grew up in Provo and graduated from Provo High School. He was introduced to Cinda by his best friend Bert Opheikens (Cinda’s brother) and they dated prior to him being drafted into the Army in 1965. He served in the Vietnam War from 1965-1967. When he got home, he then served in the Utah Army National Guard from 1967 through 1971. He finished his career as a Sergeant First Class (E-7). On September 9, 1967, just two months after getting back from Vietnam, Bob and Cinda were married and shortly thereafter, started their family. On July 3, 1976, they were sealed together as a family for time and all eternity in the Provo, Utah Temple. Bob and Cinda bought a home together in Orem in 1970 and have lived and raised their kids in that home for the last 51 years. Vocationally, he worked at Bennett’s Paint & Glass, Geneva Steel and Alpine School District. Spending time with their kids, 21 grandkids and 21 great grandkids was the most important thing to Bob and Cinda. They would regularly drive to barbecues, extra-curricular events and birthday parties just to be with their family. One of their favorite things to do was spend time together at the family property up in Indianola. The world lost one of the biggest BYU Cougar and Los Angeles Dodger fans. He would regularly attend the BYU football and basketball games, and when not there in person, would be glued to the tv. An avid sports fan, he spent more than 30 years umpiring and coaching youth sports. More than anything, he coached and umpired so he could be around his kids as they participated in their activities. He will be remembered by his charming personality, funny one-liners, sarcastic jokes and amazing smile and laugh. He had the heart of a little child and loved playing around with the grandkids to make them smile. He loved the holidays, especially Christmas time. For years, he and Cinda would perform the role of Mr. and Mrs. Claus for businesses and family parties all around Utah County. Everyone loved being called up to sit on Santa Claus’ lap to get their Christmas gift, including their kids, grandkids, great grandkids and even new son and daughters in law. He had a big personality, was loved by many and will be missed by all. Funeral services will be held at 11:00 a.m., Friday, May 14, 2021 at the Sunset Heights 3rd Ward Chapel, 1105 West 600 South, Orem, Utah. Friends may call at the Berg Mortuary of Orem, 500 North State Street, Thursday, May 13 from 6-8:00 p.m. and at the church Friday from 10-10:45 a.m. prior to services. Interment will be in the Orem City Cemetery. Condolences may be expressed to the family at www.bergmortuary.com.