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Oscar Lindholm Obituary

Oscar, born on April 12, 1916 in Holmquist, South Dakota, passed away at the age of 93, on February 7, 2010. Having joined the US Army in 1936, he was awarded the Bronze Star and retired as a CW03 in 1957. While in the Army, Oscar married his wife Elsie Alexander in October of 1940, and they had four wonderful children. He spent many years perfecting the craft of "horse shoeing" in which he became very well known as the area's "Horse Shoer". Oscar was preceded in death by his wife, Elsie Alexander and his parents Peter and Elizabeth Lindholm. He is survived by his sons, Larry and Wayne Lindholm; daughters, Margie White and Myrna Wey; sister Vendella Ceroll of South Dakota; eight grandchildren and five great-grandchildren. Visitation will be held on Friday, February 12, 2010 from 10:00 am to 3:00 pm at Advantage Chapel of Memories; 829 S. Hancock Ave, Colorado Springs, CO 80903. Funeral service will be held on Monday, February 15, 2010 at 10:00 am at Rocky Mountain Christian Center; 10605 Green Mountain Falls Rd; Green Mountain Falls, Colorado, 80819. Interment to follow at Woodland Park Cemetery.

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Published by The Gazette on Feb. 10, 2010.

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Bobbi Jo Spencer McCauley

May 1, 2024

I could not believe I saw Oscar´s name when I was looking up House of Oscar! My dad Dick Spencer III of Western Horseman and I used Oscar as our horseshoer for years in the 1950s ! Rest in peace! I am almost 80 years old now. See you soon!

rowena johnson

February 21, 2010

To all the friends and family of Oscar Lindholm our deepest sympathy. Our family cherished his unforgetable personality and kindness. We lived in GMF area where my daughter Olivia worked at the liitle store there, oh what great memories she has of him and his kindness to her. Oscar also took care of our horses for us. Many years have passed but not without thinking of what a genuine human being Oscar was to so many.

Sandy Taylor

February 20, 2010

Oscar was one of a kind! He was a great supporter of Girl Scouts and I loved visiting with him - hearing his stories and checking out all his horseshoe creations. My horseshoe armadillo still sits on my porch here in Beulah.

I treasure the smiles and laughter he brought into my life. A true Swede with a big heart.

Mike Blackman

February 13, 2010

Oscar..........we always enjoyed having one at the Pub & Grub with you........save a chair for us "up there"! God Bless You.
Mike & Elaine Blackman

Marilynn Farrington

February 12, 2010

Oscar was a GMF icon. I loved listening to his stories and words of wisdom. He will be missed! Rest in peace!

Bonnie Meacham

February 12, 2010

Dear Cousins,
I wish we could be there for the funeral of one of the dearest men in the world. I'm not in any shape to go far right now. We have so many stories that we heard over the years about Uncle Oscar and the family. Some are probably better not told to younger impressonable kids, but funny and dear anyway. We will be thinking of you and hope that your memories will help the grief. Will call this weekend . Love you all,

Diane (Hathaway) Hintze

February 12, 2010

I met Oscar at the Ute Pass Historical Society, where he dropped in for visits. I've had one of his horseshoe doorknockers on my house ever since. I miss seeing you, Oscar. My condolances to his family, friends, and Green Mountain Falls.

February 12, 2010

Oscar was always the one presence in town you could count on running into on a daily basis whether it was at the Pantry or old Pub for coffee, at the post office and most of all at the lake feeding the ducks. We moved from GMF in 1995 and have always seen Oscar on all our return visits except for this past fall when he had just recently moved "down the Pass". Thank you Oscar for all the great stories and the horseshoe statues. Our family will always remember you as a kind and funny man who would always take the time to say hello! Rest in Peace.

Renee Montgomery, Ricky Campbell, Michelle Campbell, Randy Weigel, Rachel & Roger Weigel.

margaret peterson

February 11, 2010

Green Mountain Falls will not be the same. Oscar is one of the people that I have know all of my life. I will remember and miss him every Bronc Day. I will also always cherish the horse shoe art that he made, I still have it all. I'll also think of him everytime I'm at the lake feeding the ducks. Rest In Peace Dear Swede.

February 11, 2010

Our thoughts and prayers are with the family, Oscar was a friend of our family for many years, God Bless.

Jean and Al Plutt
Mesa, Az.

Mindy Crockett

February 11, 2010

Oscar...When you look at the picture of him it really says it all. He was just happy go luck. Oscar was THE BEST horse shoer i have known. I have yet to meet someone who could make a horse at ease like he did. My thoughts and prayers go out to the family. We'll Miss Seeing You In Green Mountain Oscar.

Kathy Hobbs-Tradel

February 10, 2010

Oscar started shoeing my horses around 1958. What a guy ! He was a farrier, author, sculpter, an all around great American. He never forgot me and I'll never forget him. My thoughts and prayers to his family. God Bless.

Jody Grimmer

February 10, 2010

Oscar....A man one could never forget if they ever crossed paths.
Oscar was a man of humor, a hard worker, a talented artist, a teacher to the willing to learn and a friend to many. My thoughts and prayers to his loved ones.

Jim and Shanna Bock

February 10, 2010

We met Oscar when we moved to Green Mtn Falls in 1995. He always told us stories about the calvary and showed us pictures of himself when he was young in the calvary. He was always walking around the pond and feeding the ducks and loved to hang out at the post office. I always thought of him as a tough old guy. We will miss him!

Howard Alexander

February 10, 2010

My thoughts and prayers are with my cousins during this time. Uncle Swede always included a military joke in his Christmas Cards to me that gave me a big laugh. I cherish those memories.

Rick Thurston

February 10, 2010

sure gonna miss chatting with Oscar over coffee at the Pantry!

Jessica Vidmar

February 10, 2010

My heart and prayers go out to the family. Oscar not only was a great farrier but also enjoyed making things from old horse shoes. I will never forget growing up with Oscar being our farrier and all the things he taught me. He wil be missed.
Rest in Peace !!

Harriett Holm

February 10, 2010

I'll never forget him! He taught me so much not only about horses, but about life itself. See you in heaven, Oscar!

Green Mt Falls Marshal's Office

February 10, 2010

What a grand man and a great American! Our hearts and prayers go out to family and friends.

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