Lindell Gleave

It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of our much loved brother, husband, father, grandfather, uncle and friend. Lindell left us on March 15th, 2015 due to complications of polio. He was born in Richfield, Utah on December 29th, 1948. He was a lifelong member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints. He lived his early years in Antimony, Utah and Ely, Nevada. His family moved to California in 1956, first living in Redwood Creek and then McKinleyville for 50 years. Upon graduating from McKinleyville High School in 1967, he went to work for Kennecott Copper Mines in McGill, Nevada, returning home to work in the local sawmills and attend College of the Redwoods. He married Lynda Milton on Dec 4th, 1971. Ed came along in 1972 and Kalyn joined us in 2002. Nothing made Lindell happier than spending time with his children, their spouses, family, and friends. He was on top of the world when he became a grandpa. He never wanted to go anywhere without Samantha and Landon, even if he had to drive an hour and a half out of the way to pick them up. The desire to live closer to his grandchildren prompted the move to Rio Dell in 2008. Lindell loved life from the beginning, especially his family, friends and the great outdoors. He loved all children, especially his own, his nieces and nephews. As a youngster he was an excellent swimmer due to his upper body strength. Some of the things he most enjoyed were hiking, canoeing, snow skiing, duck hunting, wood carving, ATV riding, knot tying and endlessly interacting with and teasing kids. He looked forward to the yearly Gleave Family reunion at Pine Lake, Utah and the annual Gleave hunting trips to southern Utah. Lindell had many hobbies over the years. Nothing topped deer hunting but fishing came close. He was a master craftsman, an accomplished decoy carver, winning many ribbons and prizes, including “Best of Show” for his intricate work. He received honorable mention at the World’s Carving Competition in Ocean City, Maryland for his decoy carving. He was honored to have his work published in the Wildfowl Carving Magazine. Teaching was also a passion for Lindell. He was a Hunter Safety Instructor for over 25 years. He coached Little League, lead Webelos, volunteered his time and expertise to take Boy Scouts on their annual 50 mile hike in the Marble Mountains for several years. Always leading by example, positively impacting the lives of many and instilling a strong love for life and adventure. He always made time for others and supported many organizations. He was a member of Ducks Unlimited, National Rifle Association, Woodcarvers International and Pacific Flyway Association. Complications from polio caused his retirement in 1994 from school maintenance. He felt blessed to have daily drop in company from family and friends. Everyone loved Lindell. He is predecessed by his parents Merthell Gleave and Ella Robinson, his sisters Merthella Collettii and Dixie Lou Gleave. He is survived by his wife Lynda Gleave, son Ed Gleave (Tina), their children Samantha and Landon of Rio Dell, his daughter Kalyn (Brian) Hochstrat of Midvale, Idaho. His siblings Irene (Kenny) Ammon of Burnt Ranch, Ella (Vic) Dobrec of Willow Creek, Chuck (Marla) of Arcata, Rayona of Burnt Ranch, John (Caren) of Minden Nevada, Mel Robinson of Willow Creek and aunts and uncles, nieces, nephews and many good friends. Up until the very end, Lindell’s bravery, courage, strength, optimism, and his overall spirit remained intact and inspired us all. Much gratitude for Fortuna Family Medical Group, Hospice, his brothers, sisters and especially to his sister Rayona Scott, RN, for her daily nursing care over the past year. A graveside service will be held March 21st at 1:00 p.m. at the Widtsoe Cemetery, in John’s Valley, Utah 17 miles north of Bryce Canyon, with a luncheon to follow. A memorial will be held at a later date in Northern California.