[Congressional Record Volume 147, Number 174 (Friday, December 14, 2001)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E2293]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                    PAYING TRIBUTE TO PAUL LINDSTROM

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                           HON. SCOTT McINNIS

                              of colorado

                    in the house of representatives

                      Thursday, December 13, 2001

  Mr. McINNIS. Mr. Speaker, it is with a solemn heart that I would like 
to take this opportunity and pay respect to the life and memory of Paul 
Lindstrom who recently passed away in Grand Junction, Colorado on 
November 21, 2001. Paul will always be remembered as a dedicated friend 
and leader to several Colorado communities. His passing is a great loss 
for those who knew Paul and relied on him for his strength and good 
nature in times of hardship and prosperity.
  Paul graduated from Centennial High School in Pueblo, CO in 1934. 
Dreaming of flying his entire life, he moved to the West Coast to 
become a pilot. With his license and flight experience in hand, Paul 
returned to Parachute, Colorado and entered into the flying profession. 
Upon completing his instructor's license, Paul took his first job with 
Feeney Flying School at Pueblo Airport. This began a long flying career 
for Paul that eventually led to training aviation cadets for World War 
II, flying private charters, crop dusting, and even uranium prospecting 
in Wyoming.
  Later in life, Paul went on a different career path becoming a dude 
rancher in New Castle, Colorado, where he developed a popular 
campground for the KOA chain. His service in the guest industry gave 
Paul much gratification in his life. He loved to work and mingle with 
people, and was always known as a friend to everyone. To his family, he 
was known as a kind and caring patriarch who is survived by wife 
Bertha, three children, five grandchildren, nine step grandchildren, 
and six great-grandchildren.
  Mr. Speaker, Paul Lindstrom passed away in Grand Junction after a 
long struggle with an illness. Yet despite his battle, Paul was able to 
live his dream of flying and raised a large and loving family. He will 
be missed by the many he touched with his sense of humor and positive 
attitude. I extend my condolences to Paul Lindstrom's family, friends, 
and the communities he blessed in the State of Colorado.

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