Elaine (Nelson) POUNDSTONE

POUNDSTONE, NELSON, JOHNSON, RADCLIFF, ADSON, GUYOD, ALJETS

Posted By: Sarah Thorson Little (email)
Date: 3/12/2012 at 11:14:32

July 30, 1937 --- March 8, 2012

VINCENT, IA - Thursday, March 8th, 2012, Elaine Poundstone, 74, of Vincent was united with her heavenly family. She spent her last two years under the loving care at the Paula J. Baber Hospice Home. While there, she met many wonderful people who showed her love, honor and respect, truly, a blessing from God in her final chapter in life. Her strong will and love for life was nothing short of amazing and an inspiration to many. A memorial service with family & friends will be held at 10:30 a.m. on Saturday March 17th, 2012 at the South Enes Lutheran Church in Vincent, IA. Arrangements have been entrusted with Gunderson Funeral Home & Cremation Services.

Elaine was born at the Hospital in Fort Dodge on July 30th, 1937 to Harold and Lillian (Johnson) Nelson. She graduated from Manson High School, Iowa Lutheran college and further on to attain her Master's degree at Saint Mary's. Elaine was a nurse anesthetist. Elaine then met Joe Poundstone and together they celebrated 39 years of marriage, 7 children, 17 grandchildren & 9 great-grandchildren. They established their home outside of Clare, IA which included many gathering at the "Poundstone swimming pool". In August of 1992, Joe & Elaine fulfilled their dream of moving somewhere warmer - Dover Arkansas. Elaine enjoyed sewing, reading, "researching" her electronics, was avid fan of the TV show NCIS and a joy to just sit and visit with. After Joe's death in Feb., 2001, Elaine surrounded herself with the love of her family, she moved to Vincent to live during the warm weather and Texas to live in the winter. This was a time of her healing, teaching her children to nurture, being a mentor for her grandchildren and a friend to all, "G" Poundstone.

Elaine is survived by her children Joseph Poundstone Jr. - Martensdale, IA, Bob Poundstone - Cedar Rapids, IA, David Poundstone San Antonio, TX, Lorri Radcliff - Des Moines, IA, Lyn Adson Vincent, IA, Cahty Guyod La Vernia, TX; extended family, grandchildren, great-grandchildren; sister Anita Aljets Fort Dodge, IA; brother Jim Nelson - Manson. IA, several nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her husband Joe; daughter Lisa; daughter in-law Debbie; sister Linda and her parents Harold and Lillian. Memorials may be left to the Paula J. Baber Hospice Home, South Enes Lutheran Church or the discretion of the family.

March 11, 2012
Fort Dodge Messenger -- Iowa