C. Eloise Pothuisje, 86, of Goodland, passed away peacefully at her home on June 16, 2017.

 

She was born December 20, 1930 in Moss, TN to the late Otis and Wealtha (Reagan) Cherry.

 

She graduated as valedictorian from Earl Park High School in 1949. Eloise also attended Indiana University in Bloomington.

 

Her marriage was to James C. Pothuisje on November 19, 1950 in Goodland at the First Baptist Church. He preceded her in death on April 16, 2009.

 

Eloise was a Union Township resident for 63 years. She was the first female Democratic Commissioner of Benton County, member of the Benton County Commissioners, Benton County Home Ec, Benton County Democrat Party, and Union Township Birthday Club.

 

Eloise worked beside her husband for several years on the farm in Union Township and also at the Goodland Public Library. She loved spending time with her family, especially her grandchildren and great-grandchildren.

 

Surviving are children, Gary E. Pothuisje of Goodland, and Janice Pothuisje Holihan of Fowler; grandchildren, Erin (Pat) Holihan Hardebeck, Amber Lynn (Eric) Holihan Clampitt, and D.C. (Companion: Lisa) Holihan; great-grandchildren, Hunter, Cayden, Violet, Tyler, and Jackson. Also surviving are two sisters-in-law, Pat and Jane Cherry, and several nieces and nephews.

 

Preceding her in death along with her parents and spouse are brothers, Dean and Charles “Chuck” Cherry; son-in-law, Gerry Holihan.

 

Friends may call from 10 AM (EST) until the time of Memorial Service 11 AM (EST) Tuesday, June 20, 2017 at Stitz-Clapper Funeral Home of Remington.

 

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made in Eloise’s name to American Heart Association, Benton County Library, or Benton County Special Olympics.

 

 

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