Allen Irvin Hindberg

Allen Irvin Hindberg, 83, of Careywood, died Saturday, Aug. 15, 2009 at his home. He was born Dec. 11, 1925 in Brigham City, Utah the son of Irving and Ophelia Hindberg. Allen was raised and attended schools in Brigham City, and graduated high school there. Upon graduation he enlisted in the US Navy and served during World War II in the Pacific theatre. After his honorable discharge he attended Utah State University in Logan, UT for 2 years. On June 3, 1948 he married Leola Peters in Logan. In 1950 he and his family moved to the Careywood area where he farmed. He later got into mink farming. He was a member of the LDS Church. In addition to his wife he is survived by 4 children: Elden (Judy) Hindberg, Terry Hindberg, Tommy Hindberg, Elaine (Frank) Crawford; 12 grandchildren, 28 great grandchildren; 1 son-in-law: Duward (Bub) Perkins; 2 brothers: Arthur and Marion. He was preceded in death by his parents, 1 daughter Sandra Hindberg Perkins; 4 siblings: August Hindberg, Emily Hindberg, Lydia Hindberg and Charlotte Jones. Funeral services will be conducted 11:00AM, Thursday, August 20, 2009 in the Westmond LDS Chapel, with Bishop Bill Justis, conducting. Interment will follow at Westmond Cemetery, with military rites by the Athol American Legion Post 149. Viewing for Allen will take place at the church on Thursday from 9:45-10:45AM.