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The Bradenton Herald

March 22, 2016

Obituary

Earl John Lindsay 

passed away at his home on February 22, 2016. He was the first of four children born to parents Harry W. and Gertrude V. Lindsay. He arrived on this earth September 16, 1941, in Toronto, Canada. Earl is survived by loving siblings Patty Lindsay, Clayton Lindsay, and Beth Lindsay Mitchell, niece, Jennifer, nephew, Kevin and wife Laurie (Harley), life partner Betty Green and furry friend, Bo. He also leaves loved ones, family by heart, who brought much laughter and joy to his life, including Bill and Kathy Shafer, Dan and Becca Shafer (Copeland), Matt Shafer, Chris Culhane (Mikaela, Marley, Maddox), and Rob and Lorin Culhane Newingham, Jared and Katrina Calhane (Jackson, Kiera, Chelsea)Traecy and Darren Brunner (Ryelynn, Marla), Patrick and Debra Goeser (Judah), Dennis and Lorraine Harper, Chris and Jen Harper (Hannah, Hayden, Hallie), and David Harper, along with a host of lifelong friends. Earl was a Christian, a Mason, and a broker for material handling equipment (JayMac, Inc). He loved reading, especially biographies, NASCAR, boating, fishing and being on the water, and celebrating life with family and friends. While in Canada and Ohio, years ago, he enjoyed snowmobiling and of course hockey (both playing and coaching young amateurs). He was predeceased by his parents and wife, Joan Marie (Harper). Earl laughed often, loved much and lived life with great zest...on the front row. His presence will be missed but he will live in our hearts forever. A celebration of his life will be held at a later date. Memorials can be made to Tidewell Hospice or Southeastern Guide Dogs. Please visit Earl's online Memorial at forevermissed.com for additional information, share memories or leave messages of condolence.

Published in The Bradenton Herald on Mar. 6, 2016


Ecclesiastes 3: 1-13

March 6, 2016

To every thing there is a season, and a time to every purpose under the heaven:
A time to be born, and a time to die; a time to plant, and a time to pluck up that         which is planted;
A time to kill, and a time to heal; a time to break down, and a time to build up;
A time to weep, and a time to laugh; a time to mourn, and a time to dance;
A time to cast away stones, and a time to gather stones together; a time to                     embrace, and a time to refrain from embracing;
A time to get, and a time to lose; a time to keep, and a time to cast away;
A time to rend, and a time to sew; a time to keep silence, and a time to speak;
A time to love, and a time to hate; a time of war, and a time of peace.
What profit hath he that worketh in that wherein he laboureth?
I have seen the travil, which God hath given to the sons of man to be exercised in        it.
He hath made everything beautiful in his time: also he hath set the world in their        heart, so that no man can find out the work that God maketh from the                      beginning to the end.
I know that there is no good in them, but for a man to rejoice, and to do good in          his life.
And also that every man should eat and drink, and enjoy the good of all his                  labour, it is the gift of God.