Mae J. Lind’s Memorial Service to Be Held at Trinity Evangelical Free Church in Holdrege, Nebraska

Mae J. Lind, 92, of Holdrege, Nebraska, passed away on June 28, 2025, at Christian Homes Care Community. A memorial service for her will be held on July 9, 2025, at Trinity Evangelical Free Church in Holdrege, with Pastors Kevin Lund and Murray Jones officiating. A family greeting will take place one hour before the service. A private family inurnment will be held at Moses Hill Cemetery in Phelps County, Nebraska.

Born on February 13, 1933, in Harlan County, Nebraska, Mae was the youngest of three children to William H. and Cloie Olive (Woollen) Jensen. She attended District #28 Country School and Wilcox High School, graduating in 1950. During her senior year, she accepted Jesus as her Lord and Savior while listening to Charles Fuller on the radio. Mae pursued higher education for a year at Trinity Bible College in Chicago.

Mae married Dean Lind on April 11, 1955, on Eielson Air Force Base in Fairbanks, Alaska. After Dean’s discharge, the couple moved to Holdrege, where they raised four children: Sandi, Steve, Mark, and Janice. The family lived on a farm north of town, engaging in farming. Dean passed away in an automobile accident on February 29, 1972. In 1981, Mae moved into Holdrege and worked as a secretary and bookkeeper at Christian Homes until 1998. She later worked in Accounts Payable at Phelps Memorial Health Center until her retirement.

Mae was a faithful member of the Holcomb Evangelical Free Church and later Trinity Evangelical Free Church. She taught Sunday School and Bible school, participated in numerous Bible studies and women’s groups. Music and playing the piano were central to her life. She was the pianist at the Wilcox Church during her high school years, playing for weddings, funerals, and school events. She also played in churches in Fairbanks, Kearney, Holcomb Evangelical Free Church, and Trinity. Mae enjoyed giving piano lessons and was a talented vocalist, singing in various groups, duets, and ensembles.

She was a skilled seamstress, sewing most of her daughters’ and her own outfits, as well as making a wedding dress and many bridesmaid dresses over the years. Mae loved the outdoors, taking walks regardless of the weather, and took pride in her yard and flower care. Most of all, she cherished being a grandmother and great-grandmother.

Mae’s life reflected a deep commitment to her faith, community, and family. Her legacy includes a rich tapestry of service, music, and love, woven through decades of dedication and care. Her passing leaves a void in the lives of those who knew her, but her memory will continue to inspire through the impact she made on others.

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