Ralph Leonard Lindstrom, Jr.
April 25, 1932 - April 17, 2025

With heavy hearts, we announce the peaceful passing of our father, Ralph Lindstrom, on April 17, 2025, a week before his 93rd birthday. He was a guiding light in our lives, a devoted father, and a man who will be deeply missed by all who knew him.

Born and raised in the Humboldt County bayside hamlet of Fairhaven, on the Samoa peninsula, Ralph developed a lifelong love of the outdoors. Steeped in the family’s long history of shipbuilding, Ralph was a natural when it came to construction. He possessed a rare talent to visualize what the completed project could become. Through over 64 years of active working life as a designer, builder, and developer, Ralph worked on over 400 building projects throughout his life, including local restaurants (Samoa Cookhouse), General Hospital, and Pacific Charter School (formerly Moore Avenue Preschool). In 2015 he was awarded the Lifetime Achievement Award by the Humboldt Builders Exchange.

Ralph was a veteran of the United States Air Force during the years 1950 - 1954. He was a proud veteran and gave impeccable and honorable service to his Country. He became the first to hold a newly created title of Base Carpenter in the Air Force.

Spirituality and faith were a central way of life for Ralph. Faith and building were in his heart.

Ralph is preceded in death by his wife, Pamela, parents Ralph Lindstrom Sr. and Margaret Fasullo, brothers Robert Lindstrom and Oscar (Sonny) Lindstrom, and sister Genevieve Johnson. Ralph is survived by his daughters Kathryn Lindstrom, Shelly Lindstrom, Kim Lindstrom, and Vanessa Lindstrom-Maglio; sons Leonard Lindstrom and Eric Lindstrom, and Ralph’s sister, Barbara Fagernes. He is also survived by grandchildren Sarah, Emily, Jessica, Kaitlyn, William, Miles, Violet, Miranda, and Matthew, and eleven great-grandchildren.

Ralph leaves behind a legacy of accomplishments benefiting his community in Humboldt County, and his legacy of love for his family. Ralph’s family wants to especially thank the staff of Hospice of Humboldt. The family would appreciate donations to Hospice of Humboldt in memory of Ralph L. Lindstrom Jr.

Family and friends are invited to a celebration of Ralph’s life on August 3rd at the Wharfinger Building, Great Room, from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. The Wharfinger building is located at 1 Marina Way, Eureka, CA 95501.

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