In memory of David Lester Lindow.

89(R) SR 600 - Enrolled version - Bill Text

SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 600

In Memory

of

David Lindow

WHEREAS, A full and generous life drew to a close with the

passing of David Lester Lindow of Longview on April 5, 2025, at

the age of 84; and

WHEREAS, David Lindow was born in Chili, Wisconsin, on

February 27, 1941, to Lester and Beulah Lindow; he grew up with the

companionship of a brother, Jay, and he moved with his family to

the Chicago area as a teenager; answering his nation's call to

duty, he joined the U.S. Marines and served in the Vietnam War; and

WHEREAS, Mr. Lindow and his wife, Marilyn, shared a

rewarding marriage that spanned more than five decades, and they

became the parents of three children, Erik, Alan, and Christine;

with the passing years, their family grew to include four

grandchildren and two great-grandchildren; and

WHEREAS, Mr. Lindow sold auto parts for a time before

moving in 1974 to Longview, where he worked as a mechanic and

obtained his teaching certificate; he went on to enjoy a

two-decade tenure with the Longview Independent School District

as a vocational automobile mechanics instructor, and he took

great pride in sharing his knowledge and expertise with his

students; he also ran a wholesale flowering plant business

alongside his wife for a number of years; and

WHEREAS, In his retirement, Mr. Lindow continued to work

on cars, and he also devoted time to his sons' BMX racing

activities; he also liked to hunt for rocks and gems, mostly in

North Carolina and Arkansas, and he learned to facet gems and to

cut and polish rocks; above all else, he cherished time spent

with his family, with whom he enjoyed fishing and camping; and

WHEREAS, Although David Lindow is deeply missed, those who

held him dear will forever remember the warmth and kindness he

brought into their lives; now, therefore, be it

RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 89th

Legislature, hereby pay tribute to the memory of David Lester

Lindow and extend sincere condolences to the members of his

family: to his wife, Marilyn Lindow; to his sons, Erik Lindow and

his wife, Holly, and Alan Lindow and his wife, Christy; to his

grandchildren, Alexis Lindow-Owens, Brooklyn Lindow Vandre and

her husband, Colton, Kristen Lindow, and Matthew Lindow; to his

great-grandchildren, Baylor Owens-Peshoff and Caiden Lindow; and

to his other relatives and friends; and, be it further

RESOLVED, That an official copy of this Resolution be

prepared for his family and that when the Texas Senate adjourns

this day, it do so in memory of David Lindow.

Hughes

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President of the Senate

I hereby certify that the

above Resolution was adopted by

the Senate on May 31, 2025, by a

rising vote.

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Secretary of the Senate

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Member, Texas Senate