Pauline D. Lindquist

Pauline D. Lindquist Our beautiful mother, Pauline D. Lindquist, passed away at home on Thursday, December 19, 2013 at the age of 84. She faced death just as she lived - with courage, grace, love for her family and friends, and faith in God. Pauline was born in Campbell Hill, Illinois to Arnold and Wilhemine Reuscher. She graduated from Lutheran Hospital School for Nurses in Moline, Illinois, and while there, met her future husband and true love, Dean, who was in the seminary at the time. After graduation in 1950, they married and subsequently moved from Illinois to parishes in Kansas, Fort Francis, Ontario, and Los Angeles before moving to Humboldt County in 1964. They also spent 5 years living in Sweden as missionaries. Pauline and Dean were married 59 years. She chose the perfect mate to make a full life, traveling together to Europe, Scandinavia, China, Egypt, Mexico, and the Caribbean. They were a matched set. Dean, with a gleam in his eye, always referred to Pauline as "my beautiful wife". Pauline's nursing career spanned 50 years, both as a practitioner and as an educator. She went back to school later in life and graduated from Humboldt State with a Bachelor's in Nursing. She taught nursing at College of the Redwoods and at Humboldt State University. She was active in the American Nurses Association and was a member of Sigma Theta Tau Nursing Honor Society. Pauline loved nursing and had a knack for helping others feel better. After she retired, she continued to keep up with continuing education and kept her nursing license. Pauline was active in several charitable organizations including Eureka Woman's Club where she was past president and head of the reading group for the Redwood District. Every Friday she could be found volunteering at the local American Cancer Society office. Her Relay For Life team did fund raising all year long, and during the 24 hour relay, Pauline famously walked all night long! She was also a member of Stonecroft Ministries. She loved and studied the Bible, leading and attending Bible studies. She was an avid walker and faithful member of the Dawn Breakers. She loved to read, listen to music, stay up on current events, and play bridge. Her day was complete only when she finished the crossword puzzle and jumble. She valued friendship and was blessed with many lifelong friends. Those who loved her knew her to be generous beyond measure. She found joy in giving to others and was a living example of Christian Discipleship. She is preceded in death by her parents; her beloved husband, Dean Lindquist; sister Bernie McGee, and brother Harold Lee Reuscher. She is survived by her sons, Eric, John, and Garth, and by her daughter, Pam; daughters in law Larrilyn Lindquist, Jan Lindquist, and Melinda Prewitt. She is also survived by her 3 nieces, 5 grandsons, 3 granddaughters, 5 great grandchildren, and our family dog, Sadie. We will honor Pauline by always "going with God", being nonjudgmental, looking for good in others, being willing to lend a hand, being generous with all, being always kind, and by loving one another. Please join us at her Memorial Service at 2pm on Friday, January 3, 2013 at Immanuel Lutheran Church, 3230 Harrison Avenue, Eureka, CA. A reception will immediately follow the service. Private interment will be held later. Although flowers are welcome, Pauline would be honored for any memorial contributions made to the charity of your choice, or you may consider her favorites: American Cancer Society (Humboldt-Del Norte unit), Immanuel Lutheran Church, or your local Public Radio. Please sign the guestbook at www.times-standard.comand click on obits.