Al was born in Redfield, S.D., Oct. 11, 1914, to Oscar and Emma (Vigell) Lundborg. He was raised, attended schools and graduated from high school in Alpina, S.D., where his father had a general merchandise store. Al Lundborg came to Montana as a college student in 1934 and felt he had found his true home. He spent the rest of his life building a family, a business and his community in the place he most loved in the world.
Al attended Intermountain Union College in Helena until an earthquake shut the school in 1935. He ultimately graduated with a major in accounting and economics from Dakota Wesleyan College in Mitchell, S.D.
From the very first, he found success — he got a job as a bank teller and was paid $30 in his first month. In the second month, he got a raise to $40.
After repaying his college loans, Al gave up his banking career and came to Helena with $50 in his pocket, plus $350 worth of eggs and watermelon donated by his store-proprietor father. With additional funding from his family, in September 1939, he launched Lundy's Food Center.
The second World War closed the store as Albert went to serve his country overseas. There he opened an important new chapter in his life. While stationed in Stockholm, Sweden, he fell in love with Margareta Lundgren, married her and brought his bride back to Helena.
With Margareta, he had a son, Charles Erik, who was born in 1948 and at early age displayed musical talent. Erik went on to finish the New England Conservatory of Music, receive a D.M.A from Columbia University and now works in Hollywood as a composer and orchestrator for films.
In 1945, Al got to work on a new store, establishing it on the corner of Euclid and Benton Avenue. Riding the post-war boom, Al sold the food business to Super Save Markets in 1963 and became a real estate developer, building and operating the Lundy Center.
After successfully running the Lundy Center for two decades, Al sold it, thereafter devoting himself to the life of the community. Although he kept his hand in business, for example, as a builder and part-owner of Capitol Courts and Health Club, by this time, his energy and interest became more focused on the community. For many years, Al served on the board and as director of endowment of the Helena YMCA. His Depression-era upbringing fueled his desire to help young people achieve their hopes and dreams, so he did everything in his power to provide opportunities for the youth of Helena. He was especially devoted to the support of the Helena YMCA Camp Child. It was during his work with the International YMCA that Al, now-divorced, met and married Marilyn Houston who moved to Helena with her two daughters, Heather and Hollice.
Al wished to stoke Helena's cultural fires and so began working on behalf of the Second Story Cinema as president of the board. Its activities flourished so that a new home had to be found, and the Myrna Loy Center emerged from what was the former Lewis and Clark County Jail. The community could now experience world-class performances. Throughout the years it has sponsored over 650 live performances.
He also tried to better healthcare by serving on the board of St. Peter's Hospital. He was also on the board of the Helena Symphony, the Helena Housing Authority and acted as a member of the Montana Club, Green Meadow Golf Club and the Wilderness Board. In addition to all these activities, Al still had time to appreciate and spin a good yarn. He fought the good fight against knapweed. He lunched regularly with the Pointy-Toe Club.
Developing an interest in horses, Al took his granddaughter into the wilderness on pack trips. He sailed his boat on Canyon Ferry Lake, as well as ports beyond. And though he traveled the world from the Far East to Latin America and Europe, he was never as happy as when he was home.
Al was preceded in death by his first wife, Margareta; second wife, Marilyn; his parents; brothers Elmer and Rudolph and sister, Elsie Lundborg.
He is survived by his son, Erik; granddaughter, Britt and brother, Oliver. He is also survived by his nieces, Betty Lundborg Hidalgo, Janine Settlemeyer and Carol Schledewitz; nephews, Alan Lundborg, Robert Lundborg, Larry Lundborg; several great nieces and nephews and special care giver, Armen Hidalgo.
Nearing death, Al said that when he went, what he'd most like is for Helena to have a helluva bash.
Originally contributed by "A Marine's Daughter"
Al attended Intermountain Union College in Helena until an earthquake shut the school in 1935. He ultimately graduated with a major in accounting and economics from Dakota Wesleyan College in Mitchell, S.D.
From the very first, he found success — he got a job as a bank teller and was paid $30 in his first month. In the second month, he got a raise to $40.
After repaying his college loans, Al gave up his banking career and came to Helena with $50 in his pocket, plus $350 worth of eggs and watermelon donated by his store-proprietor father. With additional funding from his family, in September 1939, he launched Lundy's Food Center.
The second World War closed the store as Albert went to serve his country overseas. There he opened an important new chapter in his life. While stationed in Stockholm, Sweden, he fell in love with Margareta Lundgren, married her and brought his bride back to Helena.
With Margareta, he had a son, Charles Erik, who was born in 1948 and at early age displayed musical talent. Erik went on to finish the New England Conservatory of Music, receive a D.M.A from Columbia University and now works in Hollywood as a composer and orchestrator for films.
In 1945, Al got to work on a new store, establishing it on the corner of Euclid and Benton Avenue. Riding the post-war boom, Al sold the food business to Super Save Markets in 1963 and became a real estate developer, building and operating the Lundy Center.
After successfully running the Lundy Center for two decades, Al sold it, thereafter devoting himself to the life of the community. Although he kept his hand in business, for example, as a builder and part-owner of Capitol Courts and Health Club, by this time, his energy and interest became more focused on the community. For many years, Al served on the board and as director of endowment of the Helena YMCA. His Depression-era upbringing fueled his desire to help young people achieve their hopes and dreams, so he did everything in his power to provide opportunities for the youth of Helena. He was especially devoted to the support of the Helena YMCA Camp Child. It was during his work with the International YMCA that Al, now-divorced, met and married Marilyn Houston who moved to Helena with her two daughters, Heather and Hollice.
Al wished to stoke Helena's cultural fires and so began working on behalf of the Second Story Cinema as president of the board. Its activities flourished so that a new home had to be found, and the Myrna Loy Center emerged from what was the former Lewis and Clark County Jail. The community could now experience world-class performances. Throughout the years it has sponsored over 650 live performances.
He also tried to better healthcare by serving on the board of St. Peter's Hospital. He was also on the board of the Helena Symphony, the Helena Housing Authority and acted as a member of the Montana Club, Green Meadow Golf Club and the Wilderness Board. In addition to all these activities, Al still had time to appreciate and spin a good yarn. He fought the good fight against knapweed. He lunched regularly with the Pointy-Toe Club.
Developing an interest in horses, Al took his granddaughter into the wilderness on pack trips. He sailed his boat on Canyon Ferry Lake, as well as ports beyond. And though he traveled the world from the Far East to Latin America and Europe, he was never as happy as when he was home.
Al was preceded in death by his first wife, Margareta; second wife, Marilyn; his parents; brothers Elmer and Rudolph and sister, Elsie Lundborg.
He is survived by his son, Erik; granddaughter, Britt and brother, Oliver. He is also survived by his nieces, Betty Lundborg Hidalgo, Janine Settlemeyer and Carol Schledewitz; nephews, Alan Lundborg, Robert Lundborg, Larry Lundborg; several great nieces and nephews and special care giver, Armen Hidalgo.
Nearing death, Al said that when he went, what he'd most like is for Helena to have a helluva bash.
Originally contributed by "A Marine's Daughter"
Al was born in Redfield, S.D., Oct. 11, 1914, to Oscar and Emma (Vigell) Lundborg. He was raised, attended schools and graduated from high school in Alpina, S.D., where his father had a general merchandise store. Al Lundborg came to Montana as a college student in 1934 and felt he had found his true home. He spent the rest of his life building a family, a business and his community in the place he most loved in the world.
Al attended Intermountain Union College in Helena until an earthquake shut the school in 1935. He ultimately graduated with a major in accounting and economics from Dakota Wesleyan College in Mitchell, S.D.
From the very first, he found success — he got a job as a bank teller and was paid $30 in his first month. In the second month, he got a raise to $40.
After repaying his college loans, Al gave up his banking career and came to Helena with $50 in his pocket, plus $350 worth of eggs and watermelon donated by his store-proprietor father. With additional funding from his family, in September 1939, he launched Lundy's Food Center.
The second World War closed the store as Albert went to serve his country overseas. There he opened an important new chapter in his life. While stationed in Stockholm, Sweden, he fell in love with Margareta Lundgren, married her and brought his bride back to Helena.
With Margareta, he had a son, Charles Erik, who was born in 1948 and at early age displayed musical talent. Erik went on to finish the New England Conservatory of Music, receive a D.M.A from Columbia University and now works in Hollywood as a composer and orchestrator for films.
In 1945, Al got to work on a new store, establishing it on the corner of Euclid and Benton Avenue. Riding the post-war boom, Al sold the food business to Super Save Markets in 1963 and became a real estate developer, building and operating the Lundy Center.
After successfully running the Lundy Center for two decades, Al sold it, thereafter devoting himself to the life of the community. Although he kept his hand in business, for example, as a builder and part-owner of Capitol Courts and Health Club, by this time, his energy and interest became more focused on the community. For many years, Al served on the board and as director of endowment of the Helena YMCA. His Depression-era upbringing fueled his desire to help young people achieve their hopes and dreams, so he did everything in his power to provide opportunities for the youth of Helena. He was especially devoted to the support of the Helena YMCA Camp Child. It was during his work with the International YMCA that Al, now-divorced, met and married Marilyn Houston who moved to Helena with her two daughters, Heather and Hollice.
Al wished to stoke Helena's cultural fires and so began working on behalf of the Second Story Cinema as president of the board. Its activities flourished so that a new home had to be found, and the Myrna Loy Center emerged from what was the former Lewis and Clark County Jail. The community could now experience world-class performances. Throughout the years it has sponsored over 650 live performances.
He also tried to better healthcare by serving on the board of St. Peter's Hospital. He was also on the board of the Helena Symphony, the Helena Housing Authority and acted as a member of the Montana Club, Green Meadow Golf Club and the Wilderness Board. In addition to all these activities, Al still had time to appreciate and spin a good yarn. He fought the good fight against knapweed. He lunched regularly with the Pointy-Toe Club.
Developing an interest in horses, Al took his granddaughter into the wilderness on pack trips. He sailed his boat on Canyon Ferry Lake, as well as ports beyond. And though he traveled the world from the Far East to Latin America and Europe, he was never as happy as when he was home.
Al was preceded in death by his first wife, Margareta; second wife, Marilyn; his parents; brothers Elmer and Rudolph and sister, Elsie Lundborg.
He is survived by his son, Erik; granddaughter, Britt and brother, Oliver. He is also survived by his nieces, Betty Lundborg Hidalgo, Janine Settlemeyer and Carol Schledewitz; nephews, Alan Lundborg, Robert Lundborg, Larry Lundborg; several great nieces and nephews and special care giver, Armen Hidalgo.
Nearing death, Al said that when he went, what he'd most like is for Helena to have a helluva bash.
Originally contributed by "A Marine's Daughter"
Al attended Intermountain Union College in Helena until an earthquake shut the school in 1935. He ultimately graduated with a major in accounting and economics from Dakota Wesleyan College in Mitchell, S.D.
From the very first, he found success — he got a job as a bank teller and was paid $30 in his first month. In the second month, he got a raise to $40.
After repaying his college loans, Al gave up his banking career and came to Helena with $50 in his pocket, plus $350 worth of eggs and watermelon donated by his store-proprietor father. With additional funding from his family, in September 1939, he launched Lundy's Food Center.
The second World War closed the store as Albert went to serve his country overseas. There he opened an important new chapter in his life. While stationed in Stockholm, Sweden, he fell in love with Margareta Lundgren, married her and brought his bride back to Helena.
With Margareta, he had a son, Charles Erik, who was born in 1948 and at early age displayed musical talent. Erik went on to finish the New England Conservatory of Music, receive a D.M.A from Columbia University and now works in Hollywood as a composer and orchestrator for films.
In 1945, Al got to work on a new store, establishing it on the corner of Euclid and Benton Avenue. Riding the post-war boom, Al sold the food business to Super Save Markets in 1963 and became a real estate developer, building and operating the Lundy Center.
After successfully running the Lundy Center for two decades, Al sold it, thereafter devoting himself to the life of the community. Although he kept his hand in business, for example, as a builder and part-owner of Capitol Courts and Health Club, by this time, his energy and interest became more focused on the community. For many years, Al served on the board and as director of endowment of the Helena YMCA. His Depression-era upbringing fueled his desire to help young people achieve their hopes and dreams, so he did everything in his power to provide opportunities for the youth of Helena. He was especially devoted to the support of the Helena YMCA Camp Child. It was during his work with the International YMCA that Al, now-divorced, met and married Marilyn Houston who moved to Helena with her two daughters, Heather and Hollice.
Al wished to stoke Helena's cultural fires and so began working on behalf of the Second Story Cinema as president of the board. Its activities flourished so that a new home had to be found, and the Myrna Loy Center emerged from what was the former Lewis and Clark County Jail. The community could now experience world-class performances. Throughout the years it has sponsored over 650 live performances.
He also tried to better healthcare by serving on the board of St. Peter's Hospital. He was also on the board of the Helena Symphony, the Helena Housing Authority and acted as a member of the Montana Club, Green Meadow Golf Club and the Wilderness Board. In addition to all these activities, Al still had time to appreciate and spin a good yarn. He fought the good fight against knapweed. He lunched regularly with the Pointy-Toe Club.
Developing an interest in horses, Al took his granddaughter into the wilderness on pack trips. He sailed his boat on Canyon Ferry Lake, as well as ports beyond. And though he traveled the world from the Far East to Latin America and Europe, he was never as happy as when he was home.
Al was preceded in death by his first wife, Margareta; second wife, Marilyn; his parents; brothers Elmer and Rudolph and sister, Elsie Lundborg.
He is survived by his son, Erik; granddaughter, Britt and brother, Oliver. He is also survived by his nieces, Betty Lundborg Hidalgo, Janine Settlemeyer and Carol Schledewitz; nephews, Alan Lundborg, Robert Lundborg, Larry Lundborg; several great nieces and nephews and special care giver, Armen Hidalgo.
Nearing death, Al said that when he went, what he'd most like is for Helena to have a helluva bash.
Originally contributed by "A Marine's Daughter"
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