Nils passed away in his home, surrounded by family who loved him very much. He was born in Pontiac, Michigan to Gladys Yeager Lindman and Gosta Albin Lindman on June 2, 1939. Nils grew up in Michigan and graduated from West Bloomfield High School in June 1957. Je Attended Lawrence Technology Institute and joined the U.S. Navy, becoming a Fire Control Technician. Nils was stationed in San Diego, California on the USS Buck, a Naval Destroyer. He completed 2 tours of duty off Vietnam as well as other duty stations.

He met his future bride, Susan Holsinger, a Navy Nurse, and they were married in her hometown of Irwin, Pennsylvania on November 26, 1966, which was her parents' 24th wedding anniversary. They lived in San Diego while Nils completed his bachelor's degree in Math and Physics at San Diego University. Daughter, Julie Anne was born July 10, 1967, at the U.S. Navy hospital in San Diego.

The Lindmans moved to Goleta, California in January 1970 where Nils worked at Santa Barbara Research Center as an aerospace engineer for 34 years. Their daughter, Kristi Sue, was born on October 27, 1970. They later moved to Carpinteria, and, in 1998, moved to Lompoc, California where they intended to retire.

Nils was a man of many interests including photography, astronomy, and boating. Nils had several ski boats, including the Sue Anne. He taught his daughters and wife to water ski and they enjoyed many camping trips with friends while the girls were growing up. He owned the Bobcat, a 38-foot Catalina sailboat, and for 13 years spent many weekends sailing from Santa Barbara harbor to the Santa Barbara islands. Nils was a long-time member of Santa Barbara Power Squadron, a Past Commander, and taught most of the education courses including Celestial Navigation.

Later, Nils bought a 41-foot motorhome, a Monaco Windsor diesel pusher, and pulled a Chevy View. They traveled across the country several times and enjoyed visiting friends and family.

Nils loved his family and spent many hours being a great dad and husband. He had a wicked sense of humor and loved to tease friends and family. Julie and Kristi learned to choose friends wisely, as they were going to have tricks played on them. Nils chose close friends and had lifelong relationships with them.

Susan and Nils were members of St. Mary's Episcopal Church. Nils and Susan served on the Board of Valley Haven Adult Day Program for many years.

Nils is survived by his wife of 58 years, Susan Holsinger Lindman, their daughters Julie Anne Lindman Koonce, husband Nick Koonce and grandson, CJ Koonce; Kristi Sue Lindman Tourtillotte, husband Jeff Tourtillotte and grandsons Jake and Jeffery Tourtillotte. Other survivors include great nieces Cheryl Todorroff Ellett, Cindy Todorroff Wyatt and her husband Larry, Connie Todorroff Campbell and her husband Randy, all of Michigan.

A celebration of life will be held at the Lindman's home on June 2nd, Nils' 85th birthday. Memorials may be made to Valley Haven Adult Day Program or St. Mary's Episcopal Church.