FFWPU USA Blessing and Family Ministry: In Memory of Joel Lindstrom

Joel Robert Lindstrom was born in Cleveland, Ohio to Glen and Ruth (Widing) Lindstrom on August 18th, 1953. He grew up in South Euclid, Ohio with his two older sisters. As a young blonde trouble maker, he often earned the nickname “Dennis the Menace” in his family. His childhood was an audacious time in his life that he recalled fondly, and he was filled with curiosity and adventure that fueled a love and appreciation for nature.

After graduating from Brush High school in 1971, Joel attended Ohio State University for a brief time before becoming eminently ill which led him to resign from classes. Shortly afterward, he was drafted into the military where he joined the U.S. Navy for three years during the Vietnam war era. He then moved to Washington state to pursue an undergraduate degree in Biochemistry at The Evergreen State College.

In 1979, Joel was approached by his spiritual mother, Catherine LaDolcette, and soon joined the Unification Church. On July 1st, 1982 he was Blessed to Megumi Fujita, his wife of 40 years, by participating in the 2075 Blessing Couple Ceremony at Madison Square Garden. Joel and Megumi had four spirited children: Seizan, Grace, Seikai, and Seiji.

Joel had many professions over the years. He worked as a mechanic at a church owned business called Happiness International in Chicago, as a salesman at Sailo Machine Tools, a salesman at Chevrolet, a kiosk manager at various shopping malls, and as a courier. In 2012, Joel experienced a mild heart attack and lost his ability to maintain work life. He dedicated himself to working with ministers to witness and educate them about True Parents teachings on core family values, and sharing Gods love back in his hometown Cleveland, Ohio.

Through the years his family grew and Joel became a loving grandfather to Seihi, Hikari, Rika, Mei, Leo, and Sofia. He told entertaining stories throughout his life, sometimes with a hint of exaggeration, but always with the pure heart of child. Joel Robert Lindstrom passed away on January 29th, 2023 at the

Cleveland Clinic Medical Center after a severe heart attack. He was surrounded by close friends and family as he peacefully passed.

Seonghwa Ceremony

Date: Saturday February 4, 2023 at 5:00 PM EST

Location: Ohio Family Church, Columbus OH (4303 Indianola Ave, Columbus, OH 43214)

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7665 Smoketree Ct. Columbus, OH 43235

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On Sunday, Jan 29th, 2023, t he Lindstrom fami ly suddenly lost t heir precious husba nd, fat her, and grandfather, J oel Lin dstrom. He was a man who touched many hearts w it h his love for God, his family, and his friends. During th is c hallenging time, please consider contribut in g a donation for his beloved wife, Megumi, and family, to help cover short and long -term expenses for their loss. Thank you fo r your thoughts, prayers, and support.

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0 Randall Francis C…Q $100 15 hrs

May J oel’s beautif ul soul be flying hig h and playing his songs in Heaven with the multitude. Love and prayers to your family, Randy & Kumiko Francis

0 Rena Kanazawa C…Q $400 16 hrs

We love you uncle Joel • Thank you for all of your love and dedication. Yuki & Rena

0 Michael Lamson C…Q $200 17 hrs

You guys are so awesome and loved by ma ny. Thank you for creating such a wonderful fam ily and fo r making the world a better place for us all

0 Christine Lozano C…Q $300 17 hrs

We love you Uncle Joel and Lindstrom Family. From Lozano Family