Beulah Berle Hollister

Beulah Berle Hollister, age 99, of Mondovi, formerly of Strum, died on Thursday, January 4, 2018 at the American Lutheran Home in Mondovi. She was born on April 15, 1918 in Eleva to Charles and Merle (Davis) Burnett. She grew up in Eleva and attended school there. She was united in marriage to Galen A. Hollister on April 11, 1936 in Mondovi. They moved to the family farm, where she lived until 2001. Beulah was a member of St. Paul's Lutheran Church and later Immanuel Lutheran Church in Strum. She loved her God and was active in the St. Paul's Ladies Aide for many years. Beulah also loved to bake and play cards and bingo. She touched many people's lives, including a friend, Anita, who she picked up every Tuesday until her health failed. Beulah raised and cared for her children, grandchildren, and whoever needed her extra love. She will always be remembered by the many family and friends who shared her love over the years.
She is survived by her three daughters, Geraldine (Royal) Langert of Pensacola, FL, Barbara Armstrong of Tracy, CA, and June Kaye Shea of Strum; daughter-in-law, Pat Tollefson of Strum, WI; eleven grandchildren and their spouses, Hollie Hue, Mike, Rick, and Buck Hollister, Gail Schultz, Debbie Kunka, Larry Langert, Tonya (Armstrong) Arledge, Stacey Moga, Chad Ulrich, and Shandell Chiles; 26 great-grandchildren; three great-great-grandchildren; and many other relatives and friends.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Galen A. Hollister; daughter, Nancy Hollister; three sons, Dennis, Romaine, and Robert Hollister; parents, Charles and Merle Burnett; and four siblings, Leora, Ethel, Muriel, and Charles.
Special thanks to granddaughter, Gail (Joe) Schultz; granddaughter-in-law, Amy Ulrich; nieces, Dora Jean Blaha and Evie (Eddy) Branter; nephew, Torrie Lokken; and all of Beulah's many other nieces and nephews. Also, a thank you to all of Mom's dear friends from Strum. There are too many to name, but we will always hold them dear to our hearts; they know who they are! Finally, our heartfelt thanks go out to the staff at Strum Nursing Home and Assisted Living and at the American Lutheran Home. Beulah didn't quite make it to her 100th birthday, but did make it to 2018. What a run!
A memorial service will be held for Beulah later this year. In lieu of flowers, memorials are preferred to Immanuel Lutheran Church in Strum in memory of Beulah. Kjentvet-Smith Funeral Home, Mondovi is assisting the family with arrangements. Online condolences may be shared at www.kjentvet-smithfuneralhome.com.

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