Pauline Welbourne

Pauline Marie Welbourne, age 96, of Neola, Iowa, passed away Sept. 1, 2024, at Methodist Manor Care Center in Storm Lake. Pauline has chosen to be cremated. Memorial services will take place Friday, September 6, 2024 at 11:00 a.m. at First Presbyterian Church in Neola, Iowa. Luncheon will follow immediately after the service. Burial will be in the Grange Cemetery in Honey Creek, Iowa. Visitation will be held one hour prior to the service at the CHURCH. The Fratzke & Jensen Funeral Home in Storm Lake is in charge of the arrangements. Pauline was born in Honey Creek, Iowa, on January 22nd, 1928, to Langford and Viola (Fulfs) Fox. As she was growing up, she also lived near Beebeetown and Sidney, Iowa. She graduated from Mondamin High School in 1946. After graduating, she worked at General Motors in Omaha, Nebraska for three years. On May 5th, 1950, Pauline married Maurice Joe Welbourne and enjoyed 64 years of marriage. Joe and Pauline moved into their first and only home where they raised their family of four children. Joe and Pauline enjoyed many years of attending their children’s and grandchildren’s events. They also enjoyed taking numerous trips together, with family and friends. At home, Pauline never sat idle. She enjoyed walking outdoors, especially at Arrow Head Park. She also enjoyed mushroom hunting in the spring. She was faithful to exercising anyway she could. She golfed and rode her exercise bike to the extent where she wore out the bearings on two bikes. She was a diehard follower of Iowa Hawkeye sports of any kind. Most recently she became an avid Caitlin Clark fan, sharing the same birthday. She will be fondly remembered by her family for the delicious food and meals prepared for family gatherings. Her homemade pies, cookies, and her caramel rolls will be most remembered. Pauline was a faithful member of the First Presbyterian Church in Neola. She was named the Lay Person of the Year in 1988. She held offices in various church groups. Pauline was also a member of the American Legion Auxiliary in Neola, beginning in 1950. She volunteered at Veterans Hospital in Omaha, and also at the Jennie Edmundson Hospital in Council Bluffs for 24 years. Beginning in 2018, Pauline moved to Storm Lake, where she resided at Lake Pointe Villa, a senior independent living facility. She enjoyed her new home which allowed her to view the lake and all the activities surrounding it. She met many new people that became dear friends during her time there. While at Pointe Villa, Pauline spent hours enjoying the passion she had for reading. She usually had a good mystery read in two days. It was a challenge to keep good books available to her. Pauline was preceded in death by her husband, Joe, her parents, Langford and Viola Fox, her sister, Ruth Welbourn, and husband, Duane, nieces, Debbie Wright, and Tammy Meyerring, and great grandson, Weston McCoy. Pauline is survived by her four children: Son Reg Welbourne of Okoboji, IA, Son Steve (wife Deb) Welbourne of Gold Canyon, AZ, Daughter Jane (husband Charles) Rauch of Storm Lake, IA, and Daughter Diane (husband Kevin) Brandt of Storm Lake, IA. Also surviving are her 5 grandchildren: Anne McCoy (husband Tanner), Katie Kessler (husband Jesse), Ryan Brandt (wife Lauren), Tyson Brandt, and Morgan Yeboah (husband Eugene) and 8 great grandchildren: Hendrix and Broox Kessler, Zae McCoy, Yannis Yeboah, Kora and Kynlee Brandt, and Blaire and Burke Brandt.

Pauline Welbourne

January 22, 1928 - September 1, 2024