Peter Clare Lindahl

November 14th, 1941 - August 20th, 2021

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Peter Clare Lindahl of Los Alamos, New Mexico passed away on Friday, August 20, 2021, at the age of 79. After several months of declining health, Pete died peacefully with his beloved wife Mary Ann Lindahl by his side.

Pete was born in Chicago, Illinois on November 14, 1941. He was raised in Ingleside, Illinois and graduated from Grant High School in 1959. He received his bachelor’s degree from Lake Forest University and a doctorate degree in analytical chemistry from Southern Illinois University. He worked for Perkin Elmer, ExxonMobile, Argonne National Laboratory and Los Alamos National Laboratory. He was a part of the Department of Energy’s Tiger Team for Facility Safety.

Pete will be remembered for his witty one liners “It’s a lovely day in LA!” and his passion for Corvettes. In 2019 the National Corvette Restorers Society presented him with the President’s Award. When he wasn’t in his “Parts Departments”, he was chatting with neighbors, taking a drive through the mountains or having a beer at the Bathtub Row Beer Co-Op.

Pete was preceded in death by his parents, Clarence Lindahl and Olga Chodl Lindahl. He is survived by his wife Mary Ann Lindahl; sister and brothers, April Lindahl Kendall, Paul Lindahl and Clarence (Mike) Lindahl; children Kirsten Lindahl Rencher, Kara Lindahl and Eric Lindahl; grandchildren Rory Rencher and Matias Rencher.

A celebration of life for Pete is planned for Sunday, August 29, 2021, from 2 pm to 4 pm at the Bathtub Row Brewing Co-Op on 163 Central Park Square, Los Alamos, New Mexico. All are invited to attend.

Peter will be buried at Guaje Pines Cemetery in Los Alamos, NM. The Lindahl family has entrusted the gentle care of Peter to Rivera Family Funeral Home of Los Alamos. Condolences may be sent to the family online at www.riverafamilyfuneralhome.com

People wishing to honor Pete’s life can make donations to the American Cancer Society. Please send all donations to PO Box 22478 Oklahoma City, OK 73123.

Tributes

Thomas Sestak

I am saddened to learn of Pete's passing last August. I never met Pete, but we corresponded via email many times. He was a wealth of information regarding Corvettes, and a very witty gentleman. My regards to the family.

Published February 3rd, 2022

Ken And Sandy Traverse

From the Traverse Family our deepest condolences and prayers go out to the Lindahl Family When first starting out with NCRS, Peter was always a kind and friendly voice to talk with no matter where our paths crossed, he will deeply be missed.

Published August 30th, 2021

Eli Maestas

Pete was a good friend and a person with integrity. We are saddened by his passing.

Published August 25th, 2021

Sara Hoshizaki

I was saddened to learn of Pete's passing. I will always remember his good cheer whenever he paused while driving or walking, whether I was weeding or shoveling snow, greeting me with "It's another beautiful day in Los Alamos!" It always brightened my day. He and Mary Ann have been a solid rock of our neighborhood and probably of a more far reaching network than I will ever know. Deepest condolences to Mary Ann. Rest In peace, Pete.

Published September 8th, 2021