Anne Lind
September 10, 1922 ~ December 25, 2010
Anne passed away on Saturday, December 25, 2010 at the Renown Medical Center in Reno, NV at the age of 88.
Anne M. Dullea was born on September 10, 1922 in Fargo, ND, the daughter of Edward L. and Mary (Dwyer) Dullea. Anne graduated from Dilworth High School and later obtained a teaching certificate from St. Catherine's in St. Paul, MN.
Anne was united in marriage to Clarence C. Lind on June 20, 1942 in Santa Barbara, CA.
Anne was a member of St. Albert the Great, Reno, NV. She was a long time member of Holy Spirit Church in Fargo, ND. She served in the Ladies Aid and American Legion Ladies Auxiliary. Anne was very proud of her Irish ancestry. She was an avid reader and gardener. She was a wonderful cook who won numerous prizes throughout the years including twice being named the North Dakota National Chicken Cooking Champion.
Anne was preceded in death by her parents and an infant son.
She is survived by her husband, Clarence, Reno, NV; sons, Edward (Irene), Reno, NV, Kevin (Gayle), Northport, AL; grandchildren, Shane (Joanne), Topeka, KS, Kirsten (Brian) Puett, Eugene, OR, John David, Northport, AL, Rozelle Lawson, Agana, Guam; great grandchildren, Maria, Jordan, Skylar, Jolie Lind, Topeka, KS, Keera Puett, Eugene, OR, David and Aja Lawson, Alanah Cruz, Agana, Guam; sister, Mary (Don) Herbeck, Grand Forks, ND; and many cousins, nieces, and nephews.
A special thank you to the ICU staff at Renown South Memorial Hospital in Reno, NV. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to Catholic Charities of North Dakota, Great Plains Food Bank or your favorite charity.
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Arlington VAClarence, Kevin, and Ed,
My deepest condolences on the passing of Anne. My memories of her go back to early childhood as my brothers and sister and I used to go with the Simonitsch clan to the Red River Valley Fair and then stop in with the Linds as we waited for our parents to pick us up.
This morning at church I had a vivid image of Anne in the middle of a prayer — so strong that I realized I had to reach out in some way. When I couldn’t find a phone listing for Clarence and Anne in Fargo, I typed her name into Google and was shocked to find her obituary.
When my mother passed away, the first message on my parents’ answering machine was from Anne. I didn’t even have to hear her name to know it was from Anne.
Anne was a very special person.
Moorhead Minnesota
I just found out that your Mom passed away, I’m so sorry. She and Mom kept in touch for many years. They had that Irish heritage in common. Your Mom always sent Mom a card on St. Patrick’s Day without fail. They used to visit back and forth about family. Anne will be missed as well as Mom who passed away a year ago Februay.
MN
Lind Family,
Our thoughts and prayers are with all of you. Anne always made everyone around her feel like a loved family member. Her memory will live with Ronda and I always.
Dan & Ronda Kuklock
Apple Valley MN
Dearest Clarence, Edward, Kevin and your families,
Anne was a brilliant reader, an avid keeper and sharer of family stories and a prize-winning cook. Hours of giggling together at the lake are to be remembered with great joy. Treasure all your memories.
We send our love and prayers.
West fargo N.D
.To Clarence and family,
I am so sorry to hear of Ann’s passing. She was a dear lady. Happy to see she was with her family in her last days, she was so proud of her children and grandchildren. My fondest memories were of sharing times at their lake home and being a guest in their home. Clarence and my husband Charles worked together at FM Adjusting for years. Bless her memory to all of us.
Noreen Fischer
Moorhead MN
Ed, Kevin and families so sorry for your lost. Anne was a great lady. She was a wealth of information from family history, news, people in general and life. The times we shared with fits of giggles, what our grandkids were doing, stories we shared, and laughs about spell checking in the paper. She was truly a person we all wish we could be. Our love and prayers.
East Grand Forks, MN
Clarence, Ed/Kevin and families-So sorry about the loss of your wife, Mom, and Grandma. Anne was almost like a 2nd Mom to us Herbecks. She had a fiesty personality and wasn’t afaird to share her views. She enjoyed sending letters and of course clippings from the paper! I always enjoyed family times at holidays and the lake, or even stoppin to visit in Fargo. Always enjoyed her phone calls. She truly lived her family and had a deep faith. God Bless Anne! Love-Jean and family
Richfield Mn.Dear Clarence, Ed, Kevin, Shane and families,
My dearest sympathy to you on Anne’s passing. Anne was a person who could lighten anyone’s mood with her smile, good humor, and positive outlook on life. We can only hope some of that has passed onto all of us who had the pleasure of knowing her.
Sorry to hear of Anne’s passing. We will keep you in our prayers. Cherish the memories.
Bloomington MN
To the Linds,
Anne was a special person to us and we are sorry for your loss. We will keep all of you in our prayers as we know this is difficult time.
Love,
Joe & Sue
Neenah WIThe ‘Herbeck’ nieces and nephews will miss our aunt Anne. We have many memories with Anne and Clarence at Lake W. McDonald. .. getting rides in the yellow boat, sitting around the bonfire, and enjoying Anne’s chocolate-chip cookies!! We’ll miss you, Anne. . Your niece and Goddaughter, Peg
Rochert MN
As a teenager, I became best friends with Anne’s son, Kevin. What stands out in my memory was how Anne’s eyes lit up when anyone approached her, the warmth of her smile would embrace you even before she hugged you.
Her son, Kevin, became like a brother to me, and Anne my surrogate mom. In the years after graduation, over time and distance, our contacts became less frequent. But, Anne was faithful, and every year we received her Christmas Letter, with all the news that had happened in the previous year, it followed us like a thread, and remained a constant connection, that often brought back cherished memories I had shared with her family.
I remember one Christmas Letter in particular, she sent an article about my maternal grandfather Michael Fitzgerald, who I had been named after but had never met. That was Anne…thoughtful, kind, and generous with her time and affection. My wife Shellie became concerned when we didn’t get her letter this year and felt in her heart that something must be wrong.
Smart, funny, bright: Anne won many contests with her skill as a writer. I don’t remember what the prizes were, or how many, but some were esoteric to say the least, and she poked fun at her self if you made too much of her prowess. And she would regale you with the time she won a cow and 500 pounds of butter, or some such odd tidbit. And then she’d smile. (That was not one of the actual prizes, but an example of her self-deprecating humor.)
She was devoted to her husband, Clarence, who was the neighborhood fix-it man. He was from an era when a man’s basement and garage were his absolute domain. Clarence could…and did… repair almost any item he came across. He is the epitome of a gentleman. Quite, unassuming, I know, that he was Anne’s rock. Steady and patient he doted on Anne, and she on him. If Anne was my surrogate mom Clarence was my surrogate dad and Ed, my older brother. I loved them all.
The last time I saw Anne and Clarence was the day before they moved to Reno to live with Ed and Irene. The first thing she said with a big smile was, “You were on my bucket list.” It shocked me to hear that, but as it sunk in, I was honored to be among one of the last people she wanted to see before she passed.
I didn’t say it then, but, Anne you were at the very top of my bucket list.
Love Mike
Plymouth MN
.Dear Kevin, Ed and Family,
Your Mom was always a great part of the Holy Spirit and Shanley family. We all will miss her. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. Sincerely, Leo Collins and Family
tucson az. Dear Kevin and Family
May I express my sincere condolenses on the loss of your Mother. You are in my thoughts and prayers and bless Mrs. Lind for her wonderful family and 88 years of life. Kathy Crary
Apple Valley MN
Clarence, Ed and Kevin, sorry for your loss. Anne ways always a happy person to talk and laugh with for hours at a time. I will remember those days always, she will be missed by all that knew her.
North Oaks MN
Clarence, Ed & Kevin. We’ve lost our family historian. Always enjoyed our visits with updates on many of the family. We will all miss her. Bev & Dan Leclerc
Moorhead MN
Clarence, Ed and Kevin, so sorry for your loss. Ann was always such a joy to visit with. She had such a wealth of family history, she will be missed.
Wildwood MissouriMy deepest sympathy to Clarence, Ed, and Kevin. Ann was a special person in my life while growing up and after. What a lucky lady to have enjoyred life to it’s fullest, and with a great family.
Maplewood MN
Clarence, Ed and Kevin,
Ken and I are sorry to hear of your loss.
Anne was a wonderfully caring cousin
with a delightful sense of humor.
You are all in our prayers.
Kathleen
Hi, So sorry about your Mother passing and am having good memories of your parents being Sam’s and my neighbors. Look forward to seeing you at the celebration of Her life, when we get the information about Her funeral. Thinking about you, love, sue.
Park Rapids MN
We are so sad about Anne – she was such a wonderful lady. I always enjoyed being with her and her phone calls were always a joy. She always caught me up on all the news. She has always been a part of our lives – at the lake and in Fargo-Mhd. She was a remarkable person. You are in our thoughts and prayers. Bruce & Mary
Omaha neClarence, Kevin, Ed and all, I am truly sorry to hear of Anne’s passing, but what a glorious day to move on to heaven!!!! She will always be remembered for her cherry smile and her whitty humor. Anne could always make me laugh!!! We always had so much fun with her and Clarence everytime we were together, for Christmas, family get together’s at the lakes, lots of great memories!!!
I will keep you all in my prayers!!! Love Colleen