Alyce E. Lindberg

Alyce E. (Maxfield) Lindberg Alyce E. Lindberg, 90, went home to be with her Lord on Thursday, October 20, 2011, at her home, in Leavenworth, WA with her children at her bedside. She was born to George and Emma Maxfield on March 23, 1921, in Luseland, Saskatchewan, Canada. By her first birthday, she and her family moved back to North Dakota and the United States. She lost her parents during her junior high school years and lived with her sister, Leitha, while completing high school, in 1938, in Brainerd, Minnesota. An avowed tomboy, in high school she enjoyed participation in basketball, volleyball, and kitten ball, was a member of the National Honor Society, and assisted in the care of her growing family of nieces and nephews. She began her college education at St. Theresa’s College, Winona , Minnesota and completed her nursing degree at St. Mary’s College in Rochester, Minnesota, in October 1942. Following graduation, she joined the U.S. Army Nurse Corp, in March 1943, working with wounded soldiers at Schick General Hospital in Clinton, Iowa. While at Schick, she was introduced to her friend Virginia’s brother Wayne Lindberg, a naval officer, on leave, visiting his sister, as his ship had been torpedoed in the Mediterranean Sea. Desiring more action, she convinced a physician friend to overlook a chronic ear condition and clear her for overseas duty. Reaching the rank of 1st Lt., Alyce served her country, in France, as an army nurse at the 167th General Field Hospital. One of the highlights of her military service was the visit to her field hospital by Supreme Allied Commander, General Dwight D. Eisenhower. Her military decorations included the European African Middle Eastern Theatre Campaign Medal, American Theatre Medal, and Unit Meritorious Service Plaque. Alyce returned to the University of Minnesota, after separating from the military in 1946, to complete a nursing education degree. She then travelled to Syracuse, New York, to teach nursing at Syracuse University and more important to us, marry Wayne, in 1947, in the First Presbyterian Church of Syracuse. Son Jonathan was born in June 1948. The family moved to Richland, Washington in early 1950, where son Steven and daughter Suzanne joined the family. Alyce went back to work in 1958, again in the nursing field, eventually retiring in 1979. While in Richland, she was a long time member of the Westside United Protestant Church and active in the American Association of University Women and her children’s activities. The family enjoyed many outdoor activities including youth sports, hiking, skiing, backpacking and fishing. Alyce and Wayne retired in 1979, and built their dream home on the Wenatchee River in Leavenworth, Washington. Alyce was instrumental in the formation of the Leavenworth Lightfooters, a group of 20-30 women who competed in many local and regional running events, and also participated in a number of cross country ski races. She truly loved life. She loved all animals, but loved people more. She loved all outdoor activities and the beautiful mountains, rivers, lakes and trees where she lived. Alyce and Wayne took many vacation trips and cruises, a favorite of which was a trip to the Holy Lands, which included travel to Egypt, Greece, Turkey and the island of Patmos. Alyce loved her family and friends very much, but loved God most of all. She is survived by her children, Jonathan (Susie) of Richland, Steven (Debbie) of Spokane, and Suzanne of Richland; grandchildren Paul, Katie (Dustin), Jill (Stephen), Alex, Brian (Renee), Scott, Tom (Angie) and Cam; and several great grandchildren; nieces and nephews, mainly in the Midwest and Rocky Mountain States and…. special sister-in-law Virginia Wehnes, Bettendorf,Iowa. She was preceded in death by her husband Wayne, parents, sister Leitha (Erv), brothers-in-law Harlan (Helen), and Harold. Memorial Service and Inurnment will be celebrated Saturday, October 29, 2011, at 2:00 pm. at the Wenatchee First Presbyterian Church, at 1400 South Miller, Wenatchee, Washington. Alyce loved red-----feel free to wear it. Memorials may be made to Central Washington Hospice, or the Humane Society. The family would like to thank Beneficial In Home Care, especially caregivers Janice, Stephanie, Jennifer, Natalie and Diane; Dr. Butruille and the staff of the Cascade Medical Center; the very capable and caring staff of Hospice; Lin Renberg and all of Alyce’s Lightfooter daughters, and lastly …..to the wonderful friends and neighbors of Leavenworth, who welcomed Wayne and Alyce to their community in 1979. Please express your thoughts and memories on the online guestbook at jonesjonesbetts.com. Arrangements are in the care of Jones & Jones ~ Betts Funeral Home.

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Alyce E. Lindberg

March 23, 1921 - October 20, 2011