Timothy James Lindbo (Timmy), age 37, of Prior Lake passed away Friday, April 15, 2016, surrounded by his family. A memorial service will be held Monday April 25, 2016 at 11:00 with visitation starting at 10:00. Services will be held at St. James Lutheran Church, 3650 Williams Drive, Burnsville, MN. Pastor Walt Lichtenberger will preside.
On May 16, 1978 Tim and Jill Lindbo celebrated the birth of their son, Timothy James Lindbo. He was the third of four children. From a young age, Timmy loved exploring the outdoors with his brother and sisters. They spent countless hours at the family’s cabin in Alexandria. During the summer months, the children would fish and swim. In the winter, they could be found snowmobiling on the lake. Often his grandparents Jackie and Jim Miller would spend months at a time with the family at the cabin. Timmy’s grandpa Jim encouraged his interest in carpentry and woodworking. Over the years these skills were used by Timmy to help his family with many home projects.
Timmy attended the Minnesota Academy for the Blind in Faribault where he graduated in 1997. He continued his education at both Hennepin Technical College and Dakota County Technical College. He received an associate’s degree in Retail Management.
Timmy was a proud member of the Prior Lake Lion’s Club, where he recently served as president. He enjoyed the special camaraderie the organization offered. An annual highlight was the Mid Winter Convention. Timmy was fortunate to always have his family, and friends, especially Scott and Randy to share his passion of the outdoors with. Some of the activities he enjoyed the most included ice fishing, spring turkey hunting, the annual fishing trip to Lake of the Woods, summer fishing at Leech Lake, the fall pheasant and duck hunts with Capable Partners and most of all deer hunting on his land.
In 2002 Timmy purchased land in Hill City and began to build his cabin combining his love of the outdoors and building. With the help of his brother Matt, his father and their close friend Randy the cabin was soon completed. Timmy and his dogs, Casey and Remer proudly hosted family gatherings. Every fall he invited family together for a 4-wheeling weekend. Family was everything to Timmy, especially when it came to his nieces and nephews. In 2014 the entire family took a trip to Mexico where they went swimming with dolphins, deep- sea fishing, and enjoyed time as a family.
Despite the many challenges Timmy faced in life, he persevered. He will be remembered for his positive attitude, sense of humor, and determination. Timmy will be greatly missed by his parents, Timothy and Jill; sisters, Keri (Scott) Lorenz, Amy (Brian) Hennen; brother, Matt (Annie) Lindbo; nieces and nephews, Ethan Lorenz, Avery Lorenz, Casey Hennen, Courtney Hennen, Chloe Hennen, Owen Lindbo, Jackson Lindbo; his devoted canine companions; Casey and Remer; many other loving relatives and friends. Timmy is preceded in death by his grandparents; Clarence Lindbo and Jim and Jackie Miller; uncles, Tom Lindbo and John Lindbo.
In lieu of flowers, memorials are preferred to be distributed by family to Capable Partners.
