Our father, Arthur E. Lind, "Art", passed on after a long and fruitful life of 85 years. Art is survived by his sister, Betty Soreng of Oregon and her children, Rob and Lee. He is also survived by his 3 children, Amanda, Nancy, and David. He is also Survived by his adopted sons, Greg, Jerry and Bryan Hart, and Mark Gaillard.From these children, Art had 14 grandchildren and 6 great grandchildren.

Art was born September 26th, 1932 to his dentist father and mother Ruth. Art and his sister Betty spent summers at their family home on the McHenry River outside Chicago. It was here that Art developed his love for boats and being out on the water. In high school, he met Barbara, who after graduating from Saint Olaf College, agreed to marry him. The Navy brought them to California, first to San Diego, then to Marin County near San Francisco where they settled and had three children. Art began his bookkeeping business which ultimately grew into a computer business in the 80's. He was active as a bible teacher in his local Lutheran church and later helped establish with his wife Bobbie, a multicultural, charismatic church in Oakland where they both taught and served. He later served and taught in a neighborhood church in Santa Rosa while raising his 3 adopted sons, Greg, Jerry, and Bryan.

From his earliest years in the bay area, he began boating, sailing on the bay at first, then buying his own ski boat. He spent many weekends and summers taking family and friends water skiing or for cruises on the bay.

At age 58, he decided to leave California behind, and head for Florida, for something somewhat different. He called it "retirement". He had his beautiful Broadview condo overlooking the Intracoastal waterway, and of course his share of jet skis, seadoos, and boats. Twenty eight years he spent here but did not just live for himself. He nursed several family and friends over these years through illnesses and darkest hours. He was there when others needed him, and then passed away peacefully after having spent precious time with his children over a two week period.

His grandson said at hearing of his passing,"I can hear him say," boy… any ordinary day of the year would be a lousy time to go…" well gramps, you sure picked a good day to go, (Memorial Day, actually the night before…) I wouldn't have expected anything less. I learned a lot from you, you weren't always perfect nor am I. You taught me to live life without much fear, to be daring, to not look back, and to not take sh...t from anybody. You were a hard dude with a big heart. Jessie and I believe Clint Eastwood based his films off of you! Rest easy… cheers gramps!"

His granddaughter Jessie wrote, "Forgiveness, love, and laughter  can do wonders. I will miss our summers (with you), your generosity, encouragement, your sarcasm and outrageous behavior that left us howling!"

As all his friends and family have said, Art, grandpa, Dad, you will be missed and never, ever forgotten.