Doris Ann Lindberg

Doris Ann Lindberg, age 91, passed away on Nov. 16, 2024 into the presence of her Lord and Savior. Doris Ann Erickson was born in a farm house near Niobe, North Dakota, on March 12, 1933, to Fred and Gertrude Erickson. In 1936 her family moved to Blomkest, MN where they built a house next to the Blomkest Baptist Church, which became their home church. In 1942 Doris trusted Jesus as her Lord and Savior, a life impacting commitment. Doris attended Willmar High School and graduated in 1951. Later in 1951 Doris moved to Minneapolis and started attending Bethlehem Baptist Church. Doris became a member and was a member of Bethlehem until her death. In 1953 Doris was part of a Baptist General Conference national outreach team, called God's Invasion Army, that led youth events, church visitations and church services in several regions of the US. Returning to Minneapolis and Bethlehem, Doris continued to grow spiritually while also developing many lifelong friendships. One friendship was with Arnie Lindberg. This friendship deepened, they started dating, and were soon engaged. Arnie and Doris were married on October 1, 1955, the beginning of a 61 year marriage. They began their marriage in a one bedroom house living with Arnie's parents. In 1956 they moved into their new home in Brooklyn Center. Nancy, their first child, arrived in 1956, followed by Paul (1958), Connie (1964) and Carol (1966). God's call on Doris' life was to follow Christ, faithfully love her husband and family and serve the church. As her children got older, Doris did re-enter the marketplace, but only worked jobs where she was given the flexibility to keep family the priority. Doris had the gift of hospitality. Whether it was her children bringing friends home without notice or more formally planned events, Doris loved hosting people in her home and always seemed prepared. Doris loved to travel with Arnie on business trips, with New Orleans being one of her favorite cities. In retirement, most of their travel involved seeing and serving their children. This included several trips to California to visit Nancy and Dave and their family. Three trips to Europe to visit Paul and Karin and their family. God's grace sustained Doris after Arnie's death in 2016. While enjoying many joyful times with Doris after Arnie's death, it became clear she was showing signs of dementia, necessitating more care. She moved to Johanna Shores in 2019. Several months later Doris transitioned to memory care where her memory declined even more rapidly during the Covid visitation restrictions. In 2021, Doris fell, broke her hip and several surgeries later returned to Johanna Shores to a unit providing more nursing care. During this time dementia had progressed to a clear diagnosis of Alzheimer's. Several months ago she was diagnosed as in the final stage of Alzheimer's. By God's grace Doris was mostly joyful, peaceful and happy the last three years of her life while her mind was declining. Praying for Doris almost always ushered her into a bit more clarity of mind. She always smiled and expressed gratitude when we prayed for her. Doris will be remembered by her family as a woman who loved God, loved and served her husband and family and served the church. She was a loving wife, mother, grandmother and great-grandmother, a devoted follower of Jesus Christ and long-time church member. Preceded in death by her husband Arnold Lindberg. Survived by John Erickson (brother); daughter Nancy (David) Kirby, son Paul (Karin) Lindberg; daughter Connie Lindberg, daughter Carol (Stan) Oawster; 11 grandchildren, 12 great grandchildren, many relatives and friends. Funeral service: 11:00am Monday, Dec. 2 (visitation 10-11am, luncheon 12:00pm) at Bethlehem Baptist Church, 720 13th Ave. So., Minneapolis. 2:00pm interment at Fort Snelling National Cemetery. Memorials preferred.

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Doris Ann Lindberg

March 12, 1933 - November 16, 2024

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Doris Ann Lindberg

March 12, 1933 - November 16, 2024

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