In Memory of Laura Lou (Lindsay) Paulsen



Laura Lou (Lindsay) Paulsen
Laura Lou (Lindsay) Paulsen
Born: June 21, 1929
Died: April 19, 2026
Age: 96
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Laura Lou (Lindsay) Paulsen
June 21, 1929 - April 19, 2026
From: Mesa, AZ

Laura Lou (Lindsay) Paulsen, age 96, of Mesa Arizona, was peacefully called home to her Lord and Savior on April 19, 2026. 

At Laura’s request there will be no visitation nor services. Inurnment will be in the Ida Grove Cemetery in Ida Grove, Iowa, in the Edwin Lindsay family plot. 

The Christensen-Van Houten Funeral Home of Ida Grove, Iowa, is in charge of the funeral arrangements. Condolences may be sent online at www.christensenvanhouten.com

Laura Lou (Lindsay) Paulsen was born on June 21, 1929. She graduated from Ida Grove High School in 1947 and attended Simpson College from 1947 to 1949 where she was a member of Alpha Kai Omega. She later received her B.A. degree in Business Administration from Buena Vista College in 1965. She then spent her career as a public school and vocational institute teacher in Iowa and Minnesota until her retirement. She then moved to Mesa, Arizona. 

Her life was marked by extreme faith, kindness, strength, love of dogs, the military, and her love of family and friends; especially her Mesa SVE community friends. Her memory will be a blessing to all of those who knew and loved her. 

Laura is survived by her son James Paulsen and his wife Tamara Avant Paulsen; in-law Shirlene Paulsen; nephews Bob Noll, Fred and Floyd Gourley; and nieces Elzene Gourley and Mary Susan Noll. She was blessed with 6 grandchildren and 16 great grandchildren, each of whom she adored.  

She was preceded in death by her beloved son Scott Paulsen; her brother Jim Lindsay; and her sisters Mary Noll, Betty Gourley and Colleen Lindsay. 


SERVICES

No Services

VISITATION

No Visitation

INTERMENT

Ida Grove Cemetery
Ida Grove, Iowa


Condolences


Friday, May 15, 2026 at 1:05 PM
“We both loved animals and came to love each other. She will be missed, ”
- Rosemarie Howard
Monday, May 11, 2026 at 9:25 AM
“My beautiful mother in-law’s hearts and doves appeared as question marks. I’m saddened it can’t be revised. I know you understand that I had no idea that would happen. Our Hearts miss you everyday snd the beautiful white doves fly in honor of you. Rest in Peace ”
- Tamara L Avant Paulsen
Sunday, April 26, 2026 at 7:00 AM
“Laura was a gem, she was energetic and full of life. She loved entertaining, and enjoying life. Laura was one of the best mother in-law one could have. I’ll miss our time together chatting over coffee and sharing many special moments. Rest in peace mom ?? ”
- Tamara L Avant Paulsen
Sunday, April 26, 2026 at 6:59 AM
“Laura became my friend on the second day that I arrived in the village. She was a vibrant person and it was a privilege having her for a friend. She will be missed.”
- Sonja Crockett
Sunday, April 26, 2026 at 6:59 AM
“Sorry to hear about laura
We went to college together
I hired her to teach at canby votech when I moved to hutchinson I hired her
She was a great person and an excellent secretarial instructor i will miss her long letters. She raised two fine sons”
- Larry fraser
Saturday, April 25, 2026 at 1:29 PM
“Laura was our neighbor at SVE. She was always a joy to visit and chat with. Such a smart and gracious women. I told her I was adopting her as my grandmother. She smiled at that. She will be greatly missed by all in our neighborhood. See you in heaven Laura. Love you. ”
- Paula and Harvey Marks
Saturday, April 25, 2026 at 1:29 PM
“I had the pleasure of being Laura’s caregiver for the last several years. However we were really just friends. I will miss our walks around Hobby Lobby and lunch dates. I will hold a place in my heart for you forever. ”
- Nikki Schellhas
Saturday, April 25, 2026 at 1:29 PM
“Laura was a true friend & will be missed greatly! This world was better off because of her presence! Rest in peace , Laura! We love you! ”
- Pat Chumbley
Saturday, April 25, 2026 at 1:29 PM
“Jim and Family,
You have my sincere condolences in the passing of your mother. Laura was a great neighbor for 27 years. She was always so sweet and upbeat. We shared a love of dogs. My life was blessed by knowing her. She will be missed. ”
- Sharon Grin
Thursday, April 23, 2026 at 1:09 PM
“Jim and family, we have no words to express how we feel about your loss, we hope you and your family will find peace in this difficult time of grief,stay strong..”
- Lester and Paulette Smith
Thursday, April 23, 2026 at 11:04 AM
“Sleep peacefully mom, you provided me love and laughter for a lifetime, you may not physically be here with me but I will feel your presence always. I love you mom ???
Your son Jim
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- James Paulsen
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