Arch L. Lindsay - Stofcheck-Ballinger Funeral Home

#1 from:

George Ferguson
548 Sea Holly Dr. Brooksville FL.

Fri, Aug 21, 2009 at 7:57 PM

I want to say what a great guy.So sorry to for your lost.Iam the guy that saw you guys at the House of Hunan for Supper on a Thur Night.Talk to you about Arch.He was a great man sure you will miss him.God Bless. George Ferguson

#2 from:

Gail DeGood-Guy and Tom Guy
Richwood

Fri, Aug 21, 2009 at 8:06 PM

Dear Ruth, Dean, Kent, and Diane. I am so very sorry for the loss of your dad. I only knew him as "Archikens". I started calling him that when I was a little girl and I never stopped - even when I last saw him just a few years back. He spent alot of time at our house on Franklin Street - redoing so many rooms in our home back in the 60s and 70s. I loved having him around - he had such a wonderful laugh and was the kindest man. May God watch over you during this difficult time.

#3 from:

Carolyn Henderson
Green Camp Township

Sat, Aug 22, 2009 at 11:51 AM

Diane, I don't know if you remember me, I worked at the Cardinal for 12 years and waited on your Dad many times. Please accept my sincere sympathy on His loss, he was a very nice man.

#4 from:

Nancy Contoupe
United States

Sat, Aug 22, 2009 at 12:09 PM

Diane,Dan,and Dean and their families:

I am honored and blessed to have the opportunity to get to know your father and you. I hope that I was able to make his last few hours comfortable. I know that he will be missed by all. Love and prayers, Nancy Nurse...

#5 from:

Pastor Bill and Jacquie Straitwell
Parrish, Florida

Sat, Aug 22, 2009 at 12:58 PM

Archie was known to neighbors as one of the best husbands around. He was so loving and caring of Ruth. Archie loved that Lowrey organ and at times, he would bring his accordian to my house and play along as I played my Hammond. He was playing the organ when he turned around and said, "Oh, by the way, I have cancer.", then went back to playing. He showed no fear of this disease. We have missed visiting with them since they went north, but we know we'll eventually see them on the other side. Our life has been blessed by knowing Archie and Ruth.

#6 from:

jill rose
marion

Sat, Aug 22, 2009 at 1:00 PM

Diane, I'm sorry for your loss. I know you have many great memories of your dad. I will keep you and your family in my thoughts and prayers as you face the many decisions that confront you with the loss of a loved one. Let me know if there is anything I can do to lighten your burden. In Christian love, jill

#7 from:

Joann Brown
Richwood

Sat, Aug 22, 2009 at 2:22 PM

I was very sorry to hear of the passing of your father Arch Lindsay. My thoughts and prayers are with all of you. A special prayer to Ruth that God will watch over her and help her during this time of need. Joann Brown

#8 from:

Tony & Catherine Ficano
!922 Pebble Creek Dr. Canton, Mi 48188

Sat, Aug 22, 2009 at 4:30 PM

To Archie Lindsay Family, Tony & I are going miss Archie when we got together playing music eating Italian ice cream, going places in Florida. We will also miss seeing the family coming to the Gardens. He was so friendly with everyone at the Gardens. Please accept our deepest sympathies, Love Tony & Catherine Ficano

#9 from:

EVELYN V. QUEEN
33 ROSS STREET DELAWARE

Sat, Aug 22, 2009 at 6:27 PM

Diane and family , My deepest sympathy at the lost of your father. My condolences to the entire family. Omly met him once and he was playing his accordian . worked with his daughter , Diane. My prayers are with you all . Sincerly Evelyn Queen

#10 from:

Jeff Webb
Richwood

Sun, Aug 23, 2009 at 7:15 AM

Dear Ruth and family
I just want you all to know Richwood has lost one of the best role models one could have asked for in terms of being a good husband, father, grandfather, and man of the Lord.
Just as the paper read Ruth and Arch did it all together. What a blessing you had so many years together and what a blessing to know even though he might have passed through this life we have the promise through our Lord Jesus we will one day see him again.
May God hold you all in his loving arms at this very difficult time.
In Christ Love,
Jeff, Paula, Samantha, and Stephanie Webb

#11 from:

Dean Lindsay
Wilmette, IL

Sun, Aug 23, 2009 at 8:51 AM

Thank you to all of you kind folks who sent our father your condolences. He had many wonderful friends. Our family appreciates your kind thoughts. We will miss him-his jokes, his smile, his heart.

#12 from:

Don and Darlene Krawczyk
Richwood, Ohio

Sun, Aug 23, 2009 at 7:21 PM

Dear Ruth, Diane, Dean and Kent . . . one of the first persons we met upon moving to the Richwood area was Arch. We have enjoyed his family, and his friendship ever since that time. We have always told people he was one of the most upbeat and positive people we had the opportunity to know. He and Ruth will always hold a special place in our hearts. He is one person you can truly say, all who had the joy of knowing him were blessed. We will miss him. Our sincerest condolences to all his family. God bless you all.

#13 from:

Doris Ransome/Ritchie
Lakeland, Fl

Sun, Aug 23, 2009 at 11:09 PM

Dear Family - I was so sorry to get the email about Arch passing away. I have many fond memories of your Dad. Especially of him and Don singing in the church choir always sitting together and laughing at something one or the other said or did. They enjoyed sharing experiences of their wood working projects. Arch & Ruth were a very devoted couple and you could always tell they loved and enjoyed each other so very much. He will be missed. Love & Hugs-Doris Ransome/Ritchie

#14 from:

Rev. Dr. Randy D. Cheney & Gina North

Mon, Aug 24, 2009 at 9:33 AM

Our deepest sympathies for your loss. Arch was a wonderful person and a friend to all. May God ease your heartache and know that this is his rebirth to our Lord's realm. Dirk & Gina

#15 from:

PAT REESE
DELAWARE OHIO

Mon, Aug 24, 2009 at 10:40 AM

I JUST HEARD THE NEWS,IT BROKE MY HEART,ARCH WAS ONE OF THE SWEETEST,CARING PERSON I HAD EVER MET ,MY HEART GOES OUT TO THE FAMILY,WHICH ARE GREAT PEOPLE ALSO ,I LOVE YOU ALL ,PLEASE GIVE RUTH A BIG HUG FOR ME ~AND GOD BLESS YOU ALL .AND I WAS BLESSED TO HAVE YOU ALL BE A PART OF MY LIFE ~LOVE PAT IM HERE IF YOU NEED ANYTHING OXOX

ARCH

A HEART SO WONDERFULLY KIND,SO SOFT A VOICE,

SO SWEET A SMILE,INSPIRATION WORTHWHILE,

A SYMPATHY SO SURE,
SO DEEP A LOVE ,
SO BEAUTIFUL TO KEEP

#16 from:

Carl and Lauren Rardon
Prospect Ohio

Mon, Aug 24, 2009 at 7:20 PM

We have been praying you all through these last few months and know that God has been your strength. I was shocked to here from the Morelands of Arches home going. May God's arms of love hold each of you and comfort you.

#17 from:

Rick, Carolyn & David Flude
New Stanton, PA 15672

Tue, Aug 25, 2009 at 1:11 PM

What a blessed, special friend Arch & Ruth were to us. Arch was a "people person"- always wanting to share the fun places he'd been. He & Ruth took us under their wings when we went to live at Sun-n-Fun. I know that his faith in Jesus was strong, so we know for sure where he is now. He's finally at peace & free!

#18 from:

Janice Barker
Sun-N-Fun Mailroom

Wed, Aug 26, 2009 at 9:02 AM

I remember the Lindsey's fondly. I then worked at the restaurant here and they were my "favorite"
customers.God Bless him . He was a generous, kind and sweet man. My condolences to Ruth and his family.

#19 from:

Charles Gill
Saratoga, California

Wed, Aug 26, 2009 at 5:47 PM

I always liked him and you can't say that about everybody...always pleasant with a smile, never looked the other way. My earliest memories of him were at the First Baptist Church. He always sat on the left side of the aisle, not far from Giles McDaniel, maybe 4 or 5 pews from the rear. I didn't know that he was in the WWII Army Air Corp, and that gives him a few more merit points in my estimation. He built that new home with his own hands...more kudos. The last time I saw him he stopped by our house on Franklin Street on account that he saw a car in the drive. Ruth was with him and we visited on the back porch. He said he had taken a group of old folks over to a place...Green Camp I think, for breakfast...great prices, he said. He was very much alive then, full of pep and energy, would have run to our house except Ruth could never have made it. She was a lot spaced out then but he went on as if everything was normal with her. Now that I think about it, it seems strange that God took him first but then I guess He often gives the weaker a little something extra.

#20 from:

Dr. Ron Kelley
Sarasota, Florida

Wed, Aug 26, 2009 at 10:13 PM

Arch was such a faithful friend in our Sun-N-Fun Community Church and my wife, Sheila and I, loved them dearly. He always complimented and encouraged me as his Pastor following each service. May his family know that the Lindsay's will be very missed in Florida this season.

#21 from:

Suzie Criswell
Marion

Thu, Aug 27, 2009 at 7:57 AM

Diane, So sorry for your loss. Please let me know if there is anything I can do. I'll be praying for you and your family. In his love, Suzie

#22 from:

Pastor Tim and Marlene Miller
Marion, Ohio

Sat, Aug 29, 2009 at 8:04 PM

Dear Diane and family,
May II Corinthians 1:3-5, II Corinthians 4:7-11, and II Corinthians 4:16-18 be more than just words on paper. May the very Spirit of God use them to bring comfort and peace to your hearts, especially on those days when your loss seems so overwhelming...on those days that it gets harder before it gets easier to let Arch go. Your dad was such a gracious man. May the rich, rich memories you share sustain you and give you joy, even in the sorrow. You are in our thoughts and prayers.

#23 from:

Karen German
270 Pearl Street

Sun, Aug 30, 2009 at 12:46 PM

Diane & Dan,

I was sorry to hear about Arch from Darlene Krawsky(spelling??). We attend the same church and she knows that I bought your parent's house. I'm sending this because I don't think I'll be in town in early October and want you to know how much I enjoyed Arch and Ruth. It was a privilege to know Arch & I wish the best for your family & especially Ruth

Karen

#24 from:

Don & Nancy Hornish
The Gardens, Parrish, FL

Tue, Sep 1, 2009 at 9:36 PM

To the Lindsay Family,
Our hearts were saddened with the news of our dear friend Arch's passing away. But we do rejoice that his suffering is no more and knowing he is most certainly with the Lord making "heavenly" music. As our friend, he was always there for us and all those he knew whenever he could help in any way. Arch really enjoyed our granddchildren and entertained them with his organ and/or accordian playing so they could dance around the living room with Ruth! They always wanted to go visit Mr. Arch when they came to our home here at the Gardens.
Our family sends our sympathies to all of the Lindsay family and want you to know how much Arch and Ruth mean to us. They will truly be missed as they were wonderful friends. God Bless you all!
The Don & Nancy Hornish Family

#25 from:

Janet Dysert
Richwood, OH

Wed, Sep 9, 2009 at 9:50 AM

To the family, Just realized we won't be here for your Dad's funeral. I don't think he ever new a stranger. Always friendly and a dear husband to Ruth. So caring. Take care and remember all the good times. Janet and Larry

#26 from:

Don & Peggy Hays
West Mansfield

Thu, Oct 1, 2009 at 10:55 PM

Diane, I was sorry to read of your loss in the Gazette tonight. He and your mom always seemed to enjoy life to the fullest.

#27 from:

Deborah Blowers LPN
Marion, OH

Fri, Oct 2, 2009 at 10:09 PM

Please know that my love, prayers and sympathies are with you at this time of remembrance. Arch was so wonderful to care for and is still greatly miss by all staff at Sterling House. What a man he was and what a wonderful life he lived. Thanks for the honor of being able to care for him!