Amy Beth Pagarigan Lindström
Posted By Ballard Sunder Funeral Home On October 11, 2022 @ 4:53 pm In 2022,Obituaries | 23 Comments
Amy Beth Pagarigan Lindström, age 62, passed away surrounded by her family on Saturday, October 8th.
A celebration of Amy’s life will be held on Friday, October 14th at 11 AM with a time of gathering 1 hour prior, all at Trinity Church, 10658 210th St W, Lakeville. Pastor Jason Maloney will preside.
** There is currently road construction outside of Trinity Church, please refer to this link for a map of how to access the church: https://trinitychurchmn.com/road-construction-update/ **
Amy Beth Pagarigan Lindstrom was born in Allentown, Pennsylvania to proud first-time parents Barbara and Roberto Pagarigan. Roberto was a first-generation Filipino immigrant.
When Amy was very young, her family moved to Butte, Montana. A few years later, the family moved to Tiffin, Ohio where Amy spent the majority of her “growing up” years.
Amy enjoyed school, played the flute in the high school band and was a cheerleader. She attended Bethel University in Arden Hills, Minnesota and graduated from the University of Minnesota with a degree in elementary education. She taught for a few years in Minneapolis, Minnesota. Later in life, her teaching degree also helped her to teach her own children in the jungles of Papua New Guinea.
While in college, Amy met the love of her life, John Lindstrom, while working at a summer camp in Wisconsin. Amy and John fell in love during a year of writing letters and outrageous phone bills. They married on August 21st 1982, and recently celebrated their 40th anniversary this year. Over the next fifteen years, they joyfully welcomed their four children, Josiah (Leah), Joanna (Michael), Micah (Bekah) and Samuel.
In the early 80’s, John and Amy attended an introduction to missions experience, and felt called to join with Wycliffe Bible Translators. Soon after, they began their training in Texas to become Bible translators.
John and Amy were assigned to work in Papua New Guinea with the Malei people. Over the next 30 years, they translated the New Testament into the Malei language.
The joy of Amy’s life was her children. She was a wonderful, caring mother. Her other interests included sewing, drinking tea and coffee, reading, running, shopping with her sisters and spending time with her extended family.
Amy was a servant of the Lord, and lovingly served God’s people. She loved her God, her family and thought deeply. Her family and friends are heartbroken that her time on earth has ended. But we remember that for Amy, death is an event and not a destination. We jump for joy knowing that Amy is now living life abundantly with her God and that we too, as believers, will see and hug her again in the presence of our God.
Offer Condolence for the family of Amy Beth Pagarigan Lindström
Print Obituary & Condolences Condolences for the family of “Amy Beth Pagarigan Lindström”
So sorry for the loss of Amy. I enjoyed my time with her in Wellspring at Trinity. She taught me so much. She had much Biblical knowledge but shared it in such a logical way and applied it to life today. I applaud Amy and John’s dedication serving the Lord as missionaries. I will miss her smile! May you have peace knowing you will be reunited again in Heaven
Our sympathies to John, the children and other family members in your great loss. We are grateful to have known and served Amy and her family at the SIL store and high school library at Ukarumpa in Papua New Guinea. Our prayers are with you and may the Lord give you His comfort and peace in your sorrow.
How we wish we could be there in person with you tomorrow, to show our love, gratitude and support. Jesus wept before He raised Lazarus, He knew how deep was our pain in loss as we await resurrection. Know our love and prayers are with you, and we grieve with you the loss of a precious wife, mom, and friend.
Oh, I am speechless. I met Amy at the Upper Oval in Ukarumpa every morning i went running. At first, we only acknowledged each other with a nod but that was how it started. Then one time we met at the Philippines Road while she went to work, that’s when we asked each other’s name. Our initial running encounter ended us both in her living room and on our knees praying for each other. We became prayer partners. It was cut short as she and John were going finished. That was a brief friendship as often happens in the mission field but it was a sweet one to remember. Til we meet again, Amy, at the Jesus’ feet.
To Amy’s family, May the Lord comfort be your comfort and peace at this difficult time.
Toni and I are so sad about Amy’s departure (and a little envious that she’s now in the place where no one ever has to say goodbye anymore).
I was just telling seven members of the Koluwawa translation team about how Amy advised and helped us to write an anthropology paper about them and their culture, and they wish to offer their condolences along with us to the Lindstrom family for your loss.
We will miss Amy’s smile, laugh, wit, and genuine spirit.
Our thoughts are with you at this time of sadness. May the Lord strengthen and encourage you. May you know His peace and comfort.
Sorry very sorry, may God give all of your family strength! Thanks for all your years of commitment to your work in PNG. So glad our paths crossed there.
My condolences and love and prayers with John and all of the Lindstrom family. May the arms of the Lord be around you all!
Our deepest sympathy. Our thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult time.
Elizabeth and Bill
We are heartbroken for John and the kids, but we rejoice that Amy is with her Lord and Savior. Our prayers are with her family as they grieve and learn to adjust to life without her. Amy was a special lady; the testimony of her life will continue to inspire us.
John, I am so sorry for the loss of your wonderful wife, Amy. My prayers are with you and your family. Marla and I first met you and Amy in 1988 as we both prepared to work in Bible translation. So many wonderful years of watching each other’s family grow and thrive! You two have been such a wonderful blessing to me, and many others. Amy will be greatly missed.
We only crossed paths briefly in PNG, but Amy was always so full of like and fun to talk to. She was kind and generous with us as a newer family here. I could tell how very close she was to her kids, and how she was a dedicated home school mom. I’m so sorry for Jon and the kids, this all happened so very suddenly.
John and family we send our sympathy for your great loss of Amy. She was so full of life. She drank deeply from the well of God’s word. Bless you as you grieve. May you sense the comforting Spirit in your sadness.
Frank and Tina Middlemiss
John, we never actually met Amy or your family, except through your newsletters. Nevertheless, I can relate to some extent to what you are going through, and we are praying that you will know God’s peace and comfort at this time and in the days ahead. We send our love in the Lord Jesus.
Bruce & Joan Hooley
Dear John and family,
I’m still processing this shocking news. My condolences in this sudden and deep loss.
I carry a few great memories about Amy, as one that was always cheerful and thought provoking.
May the Lord be your strength and comfort.
We pray for the comfort of the Lord. As you miss Amy who is with the Lord. Her and John were working for the Lord. They made a difference and touched many lives.
Chad and Becca Haavisto
Psalms 121
Seems too early to go, but God knows best. May He comfort you in this great loss!!
Dear John:
I am so sad to hear that Amy left us all so early in her life.
I will never forget all the joy and smiles your children brought to
my Emilie and Danny at Bethany Academy. Also, all the hard work
of fun that your kidos brought to PONYPALS.
You have a Wonderful Family.
Mary
Our loss is heaven’s gain. I will always remember Amy for her loving spirit. She helped wherever she could. I will always remember how she made Yvonne’s 8th grade graduation dress. I didn’t get to spend much time with Amy, but she was always so friendly and welcoming.
Dear John and family,
We were shocked and so very heartbroken to learn of Amy’s passing.
As others have mentioned, we have wonderful memories of Amy. Hard to believe it’s been over 40 years since we served together at camp. We are praying you are experiencing God’s comfort and peace during this tremendously difficult time.
Love,
David & Cherie
First to Amy’s family – Be glad knowing Amy had a good life, loved and was loved, and is now on to other things. Let’s carry her memories forever in our hearts, and let the remembrance of the love you shared continue to bring joy to your lives forever.
I grew up with Amy in Tiffin, Ohio and went to school with her – Our houses were about a five-minute walk apart. She was smart, kind, energetic, and upbeat, so naturally everybody loved her. With her enthusiastic participation in school activities, she made even the most dull events memorable, and somehow had a light we all found easy to gravitate toward.
Rest well, Amy, and keep shining your light to help the rest of us find our way home in time…
Dear John and family
Larry and I recall your and Amy’s visit to our home with your small children at the time.
You shared amazing things going on in your ministry and how God was blessing you.
We’re so sorry to hear of your loss. Amy will be missed by so many.
We’ll never forget that visit. You both had a profound impact on our lives and our spiritual lives as well.
Love and prayers
Larry and JoDee Houle
Click here to print.
Article printed from Ballard-Sunder Funeral & Cremation: https://www.ballardsunderfuneral.com
URL to article: https://www.ballardsunderfuneral.com/amy-beth-pagarigan-lindstrom/
Click here to print.
Copyright © 2015 Ballard-Sunder Funeral & Cremation. All rights reserved.
We send our love and prayers as you grieve your wife and mother. What an amazing woman she was! Friendly, talented, friendly, loving, friendly and accepting of all. (She was so bright and friendly to all.) It was a privilege to have our hand on the same plow – in Papua New Guinea.