This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: AMHhenley Surnames: Dursteler, Elwell, Carter Classification: obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.idaho.counties.franklin/2252/mb.ashx Message Board Post: Idaho State Journal, 02/15/08 PRESTON - Conna Rae Elwell Dursteler passed away peacefully in her sleep in Pocatello, Idaho, on Wednesday, February 13, 2008, at the great age of 90. She was born July 21, 1917, the fourth child of Ike Issac and Madge Francis Lousie Carter Elwell. She was raised in Preston and graduated from Preston High School. She met Joel R. Dursteler and they were married August 29, 1936, in Soda Springs, Idaho. They lived in Cub River, Idaho, California, Idaho Falls, Idaho, Soda Springs, Idaho, and then back to Preston. Joel preceded her in death in 1975, and she moved to Preston until 2004, when she moved to Pocatello. She was a very caring lady, and she was always there if anyone needed help in any way. She ran the Del Monte Café in Franklin and waited on many people from Preston to Idaho Falls. She cooked at the schools and senior citizen center as well as participated in the Meals on Wheels program. She also worked in the Home Health Care. She is survived by four children, Larry R. (Tamra) Dursteler, of Hyde Park, Utah, Jerry E. (Jill) Dursteler, Idaho Falls, Idaho, Paulene (David) Stoddard, Georgetown, Idaho, and Paul H. (Linda) Dursteler, Cub River, Idaho; 39 grandchildren, 31 great-grandchildren, and six great-great-grandchildren; siblings, Leora Evans, Don Elwell and Gwen Jordan, all of Logan, Utah. She was preceded in death by her husband, Joel, her parents, a son, Joel Eugene Dursteler, a daughter, Donna Lee Dursteler, two brothers, Jack Carter and (Bud) Leland Elwell, and a sister, Norma Nash McIntire. Funeral services will be held Monday, February 18, 2008, at 11 a.m. in the Mapleton Ward Chapel, with President Doug Porter conducting. Friends may call Sunday, Feb. 17, from 6 to 8 p.m. at Webb Funeral Home, 109 East Oneida, in Preston and Monday from 9:30 to 10:30 a.m. at the church. Interment will be in the Mapleton Cemetery. Arrangements are under the direction of Webb Funeral Home. Condolences may be sent to the family at www. webbmortuary.com. Important Note: The author of this message may not be subscribed to this list. If you would like to reply to them, please click on the Message Board URL link above and respond on the board.