Hildebrand, Elaine (Smith) (1924 - 2018)

HILDEBRAND, SMITH, LOCKHART, BEEDLE, BATES

Posted By: Denise Wurner (email)
Date: 1/4/2019 at 00:58:28

Name of deceased: Elaine Hildebrand (nee Smith)

Aged: 94 yrs, 2 mo, 20 days

Residence: Minden, IA

Born: Sep. 12, 1924; rural James Township, Pottawattamie County, IA

Died: Dec. 2, 2018; Northcrest Living Center, Council Bluffs, Pottawattamie County, IA

Funeral services: Thursday, Dec. 6, 2018; Hancock United Methodist Church, Hancock, IA

Survived by: Husband of 72 years, Virgil of Minden, IA; children, Bill (spouse, Denise) of Atlantic, IA, Jan (spouse, Dwayne) Lockhart of Dysart, IA, and Joyce (spouse, Gary) Beedle of Avoca, IA; numerous grandchildren, great- grandchildren and great-great-grandchildren; other family members and friends

Predeceased by: Parents, Pearl J. and Stella (nee Bates) Smith; daughter, Jo Ann Hildebrand; granddaughter, Jodi Lynn; 8 siblings

Education: Attended school in Oakland, IA; graduated with the Class of 1943; she then went on to earn her certificate to teach country school for 3 years. After raising her family, in the early 70s she pursued her life-long dream of becoming a nurse, and trained at Iowa Western Community College, Council Bluffs, IA

Religious affiliation: Member, Hancock United Methodist Church, Hancock, IA

Military service: n/a

Marriage: Virgil Hildebrand; March 23, 1946; Hiawatha, KS

Employment: Taught country school for 3 years before she was married; after raising her family, she became a nurse and worked at the Atlantic (IA) Hospital before working at Oakland Manor for 34 years.

Hobbies/Interests: Enjoyed trail rides, crocheting, word-find puzzles and time spent with family

Sources: harlanonline.com; riekenfuneralhome.com