Roy Charles Hultgren, 86, of Palm Harbor, passed away on Thursday, October, 11, 2007 at Morton Plant Hospital in Clearwater, Florida. He was a WWII Honoree in the United States Navy and served on the USS Hanover APA 116 as a Coxswain LCVP, and received the Asiatic Pacific Theater Medal.
Roy Hultgren was born in Burlington, Iowa on October 29, 1920, but was raised in Rockford, Illinois in a large Norwegian family consisting of his father, Gustav and mother, Esther, four sisters and three brothers. He was a respected licensed contractor in Illinois and Florida, and was married to Mary Jane Tooman in 1940 and lived in Rockford until they moved to Florida in 1970. All of his four children eventually moved to Florida as well. Roy and Mary Jane were active Lutherans. Roy will be greatly missed and always remembered for his integrity, strength, and love for his family.
He is survived by his loving wife of 67 years, Mary Jane and 4 children: Steve Kathy Hultgren of Crystal Beach, FL, Brad Kathy Hultgren of Belleair, FL, Brenda Brad Robison of Trinity, FL, and Laura Gary Burch of Dunedin, FL; 9 grandchildren: Joy Burch of Dunedin, FL, Elizabeth Emmons of North Port, FL, Nicole Frye of Riverview, FL, Anne Hultgren of Belleair, FL, Brandon Hultgren of Crystal Beach, FL, Dane Hultgren of Belleair, FL, Bridget and Jill Robison, both of Trinity, FL, and John Zajac of Palm Harbor, FL; and 2 great grandsons: William Emmons of North Port, FL and Kolby Zajac of Palm Harbor, FL. He is also survived by two sisters: Alice Johnson and Eleanor Dearth; and three brothers: Robert Juanita Hultgren, Harry Pug Hultgren, and Walter Hultgren, all of Rockford, IL. He is pre-deceased by his parents and two sisters: Edith Grahams and Gudren Parker.
A memorial service will be held Tuesday, October 16, 2007 at North Bay Community Church 3170 McMullen Booth Rd., between Curlew and SR580, at 10:00AM for visitation and 11:00 for the church service. Reception to follow at the church. A graveside service will be at Florida National Cemetery in Bushnell, at 2:30PM.
Do not weep.
Do not be afraid.
He is not here.
He is with Jesus Christ our Saviour.
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We have the greatest memories of Roy’s family and ours. Such a life. Roy was easy to admire by his generous caring for all of us.
May the Lord Bless him and keep him, may His light shine upon him, for now and eternity.
Dick, Linda, and Randy
Our deepest appreciation for allowing Veterans Funeral Care to assist your family, and my personal thanks for all your understanding and compassion. We can always feel the love a family shares at a time like this; it’s a special devotion that is difficult to describe in words.
With regards,
Allen
Roy was the best Grandpa anyone could ask for. He was a very easy going man who only wanted what was best for his family. Grandpa was one who always enjoyed having his family around him. He once told me that his family is his world and he wouldn’t trade it for anything. It really showed through his love for each of us.
I love you Grandpa. You will always be in my heart.
Love ,
Nicki
Granddaughter
Dearest Dad,
I miss you so much and always will. You were the backbone of our family. We couldn’t have had a better father. Thanks for giving our family unconditional love and stability. You guided me through life and you will be my guiding light into heaven one day.
No more pain and no more suffering. Rest in peace.
I love you, Dad.
Laura
Roy Charles Hultgren, My Grandpa, was the strongest man I knew. He was the kindest man I knew. He was also a handsome man. Oh yeah, he was a looker. I know I can speak for the entire family, when I say he never spoke bad or negative things towards people. He was an optimist. Grandpa had accomplished alot in his years. He truly made an impact on the family. Grandpa you will forever be in my thoughts and prayers. God rest your soul. You are at peace now. I love you!
Your Granddaughter,
Joy Marie Burch
There will never be another Dad like you Dad. You offered unconditional love, kindness and strength, with the deepest devotion to your family.
God blessed you with the ability to build and create. You loved to teach everyone a little something of everything you knew. You enjoyed life to the fullest and the memories I have of you will always be happy ones.
I love you Dad, and will see you again in Heaven.
Always in my heart,
Brenda
Roy,our years were heaven on earth your strength and our love are with us forever. See you in heaven.
Love your wife,
Mary jane