lindgren, Axel C., 85, Caribou, in Caribou, May 14, 2008. Arrangements are in the care of the Mockler Funeral Home, Caribou.
Caribou – Axel “Sarge” Charles Lindgren, 85, Master Sergeant USAF retired, died May 14, 2008, at Caribou following a brief illness. He was born in New Sweden August 12, 1922 the son of Robert and May (Tournquist) Lindgren. He attended the Woodland school and was a member of the Gustaf Adolph Lutheran Church in New Sweden for many years. Mr. Lindgren served with the US Air Force for over 27 years, retiring as Master Sergeant. He served during WWII, Korea and Vietnam and was a life member of the Lister Knowlton Post 9389 VFW and was also a member of the Perkins Plourde Post 136 American Legion, Stockholm. He married Hazel (Kelley) Lindgren who predeceased him in 2003.
He is survived by one son and daughter-in-law Larry and Isabelle Jones of Springfield, OR, two daughters and a son-in-law Peggy Swan of Caribou and Alexis and Larry Ward of Woodland. A special brother-in-law and his wife Gary and JoAnn Kelley of Woodland, a special former daughter-in-law Linda of Springfield, OR, his grandchildren, Erin McShea and her husband Richard of Fort Fairfield, Matthew Lindgren and his wife Sharon of Vista, CA., Steven Swan of Kansas, Andy Swan of Virginia and Charles Swan and his wife Sandy of Woodland. Thirteen great-grandchildren, Meagan, Derik, Christian, Nicholas, and Rebkah Lindgren, Sydney and Sarah McShea, Christopher, Nathan, Heather, Phillip, Levi and Morgan Swan, several special nieces, nephews and cousins.
Funeral services were held 1 p.m. Saturday, May 17, 2008, from the chapel of the Mockler Funeral Home with Pastor Burnham Morrell, officiating. Interment took place in the New Sweden Cemetery. Friends who wish to contribute in memory of Mr. Lindgren may do so through the charity of ones choice. For online registery please go to www.mocklerfuneralhome.com
