Barbro Elisabet Lingstrom Linden

Barbro Linden, 73, of Stone Mountain, GA, passed away on the morning of January 10, 2011. She was born in Filipstad, Sweden, on December 9, 1937, and moved to California as a young woman. In 1962, she married Samuel Linden, who was from Hallstahammar, Sweden. In 1974, the Lindens and their two sons moved to Atlanta, as Sam’s successful engineering and construction businesses grew. Sam and Barbro remained devoted to each other until his passing in August 2010.

Together, the Lindens became pillars of the Scandinavian American community in Atlanta, co-founding the Vasa Order of America’s Nordic Lodge #708 in 1974, and the Scandinavian Festival in 1994. Always the quintessential hostess, Barbro orchestrated many parties and social events, including Vasa’s Crayfish Party, an annual Swedish tradition. Along with her husband, she welcomed the King and Queen of Sweden during their visit to America.

Those who knew Barbro acknowledge her generosity, intelligence and loyalty. She was quick to provide whatever assistance she could to enable others to succeed, especially those new to the United States and the metro-Atlanta area.

Barbro is survived by her son Charles, her sisters Kerstin, Ulla and Gunilla, and her brother Sven. She will be laid to rest in Floral Hills Memory Garden, alongside her husband Sam and near her son Jeffery.

Arrangements under the direction of Floral Hills Funeral Home and Cremation Services, Tucker, GA.