Obituary of Roy A. Lindahl

Roy A. Lindahl, 77, of Jamestown, NY, went to be with Jesus and those who have gone on before him on Saturday, August 22, 2020, in the UPMC Medical Center, Erie, PA, following a brief illness. He was born April 7, 1943 in Jamestown, NY, a son of the late Hugo S. and Edith Anderson Lindahl. He was a graduate of Jamestown High School Class of 1961. Roy joined the U.S. Navy Reserves while he was a senior at Jamestown High School. He was called to active duty on the USS Enterprise CVN 65 for two years. While on the Enterprise he participated in the Cuban Blockade and had three deployments to the Mediterranean Sea. During this time in the Navy he and his high school sweetheart, Susan Lund, eloped and got married in Chesterfield, SC. Following his discharge from the Navy he served a four year apprenticeship at Premium Tool and Die in Jamestown. This gave him a fun and gratifying career as a tool and die maker. He had also worked for the Reliance Tool and Die Company for several years. He and Susan had 57 wonderful years together to experience love, life and travel extensively, owning 15 houses in the process. Where ever they lived they would find a church that was right for them and had visited many denominations. They've always missed Woodhaven Church of the Nazarene in Tuscaloosa, AL. In the churches, Roy served as a Sunday school teacher, usher and was active in many groups. He was currently affiliated with the New Creation Assembly of God Church in Jamestown. He enjoyed building and riding custom Harley Davidson motorcycles as well as hot rod cars and trucks. He will be missed by his family, friends and his cat "Socks". Surviving are his loving wife, Susan Lund Lindahl, whom he married January 25, 1963, a daughter, Cynthia (Jeff) Gray of Russell, PA, a son, Garrett Lindahl of Edinboro, PA, six grandchildren and two great grandchildren. Besides his parents, he was preceded in death by his twin sisters, Elsie Rich and Ellen Rusch and a brother in law Daniel C. Lund. A private family service will be held at a later date. Visitation will not be observed. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the New Creation Assembly of God, 116 South Main St. Jamestown, NY 14701.