Clifford E. Lindstrom

September 15, 1925 - February 1, 2015

Clifford E. “Chic” Lindstrom, 89, of Sinclairville, NY passed away Sunday, February 1, 2015 at WCA Hospital. He was born on September 15, 1925 in Jamestown, NY, the late son of Walter and Annie Carlson Lindstrom. Cliff graduated from Jamestown High School in 1943 and enlisted in the U.S. Navy on August 27, 1943. He served in the Mediterranean, North Africa, Sicily, England, Northern France, D-Day Invasion of Normandy, aboard L.S.T.-519. He was discharged in California April 15, 1946; enlisted in the Reserves March 31, 1948; returned to active duty October 1950 aboard A.P.A.-USS Melette 156; released from active duty August 1952, honorably discharged on March 31, 1953. Cliff began his career with the Jamestown Fire Department in March of 1953. He retired as Captain in April of 1982. He was a member of VFW Post 53, American Legion Post# 149, DAV, Chautauqua County Bee Keepers Club, Thule Lodge, Morton Club, “The Old Gang” they met for lunches every third Tuesday of the month at Alfies Restaurant, American Red Cross “The Century Club” he gave over a hundred pints of blood throughout his lifetime. Past Commander of John W. Tiffany Post# 53 and Past Chautauqua County Commander of the VFW Cliff volunteered numerous hours for veteran groups. He was past Grand Marshall of the Memorial Day Parade. He enjoyed driving his Army restored jeep in parades throughout the area. He was an avid vegetable gardener and bee keeper. In addition to his parents, he is preceded by his wife, Peggy Holt, whom he married on March 19, 1950. He is also preceded by one brother, Howard Lindstrom. Cliff is survived by two daughters, Shelley (Dan) Wendt, of Jamestown, N.Y. and Beth Lindstrom, of Sinclairville, N.Y.; two sons, Bruce (Sherry) Lindstrom, of Sinclairville, N.Y. and Brian (Pat) Lindstrom, of Sherman, N.Y.; eight grandchildren, Elizabeth (Jeremy) Gruber, Edward Wendt, Erik (Kate) Lindstrom, Christina (Randy) Zahm, Matthew Lindstrom, Shannon (Michael) Mardino, Nicole Lindstrom and Marcus Lindstrom. Also surviving are three great grandchildren, Jonah Gruber, Elena Barie and Jensen Lindstrom. Friends may call at the First Lutheran Church Chapel, 120 Chandler St., Jamestown, N.Y. on Thursday from 10:00 AM until the time of the memorial service there at 11:00 AM. Pastor Daniel Nagle, pastor of the church will officiate. Burial will be at a later date in Sunset Hill Cemetery. Memorials may be made to First Lutheran Church Kitchen Fund, 120 Chandler St, Jamestown, NY 14701 or to a charity of one’s choice. Funeral arrangements are under the direction of Powers, Present & Sixbey Funeral Home, 316 East Fifth Street, Jamestown, NY 14701. To light a candle in memory of Cliff or to send the family condolences visit www.presentsixbeyfuneral.com