Nora “Elaine” Lund passed away at home with her family by her side on May 17, 2009. She left behind her husband,John Lund, her daughter Brandee and 4 grandchildren. She was a very strong, loving person with a terrific sense of humor.
I knew Elaine and her whole family from the time we were in the 4th grade. Her parents and mine were good friends also. Elaine had a great love of family. She had a beautiful, friendly mannerism and a kind spirit.
Written by Elaine's daughter for the Napa Register
NAPA - Nora “Elaine” Lund passed away unexpectedly at home with her family on May 17, 2009. Elaine was born Aug. 6, 1946, in the Napa Valley, to Doyle and Mary Aultman.
She has brothers Ronald Ogletree, and Marvin and David Aultman. She has many aunts, uncles and cousins, and anyone who was close became family to her.
She grew up in Napa and enjoyed her many friends. Cruising and playing their music, having dance nights in her parents’ back patio, playing records and laughing is stories I hear to this day.
She graduated from Napa High School in 1964, then met the love of her life, John E. Lund. They married on Jan. 7, 1967. On Aug. 28, 1967, they had me, Brandee Lund.
I’ve grown up knowing the greatest woman ever. I grew up holding her hand, bearing witness to a dedication of caring from her to everyone who knows her. Whenever anyone needed help, she was there and gave all of herself until things were OK. To learn how to never give up and always “Do the best you can with the tools you got to work with” and hearing “We can get through this as long as we have each other” have been my life lessons.
In 1988, her first grandson, Kalin Mitchell, was born. Then, in 1993, her second, Cody Lund. While I was at it, I threw in a set of twin girls in 1995, Dalis and Tailer Lund. Her grandkids became her life. Everywhere possible are pictures of them or art they did for her. She spoiled them and covered them in love that shines through their eyes every day. Her life purpose beats in their hearts to carry on. My children and I moved in just a few months ago with my parents. I wasn’t ready for this but I’m glad we came.
My mom worked at the Yountville Veterans Home for many years. She was the dispatch clerk and was the pleasant voice you heard when you called the main line. She has made many friends with everyone who ever met her. With a smile, a pure heart and a caring soul, she has truly touched many lives.
My dad and mom held hands, flirted and wrote little love notes they left for each other everywhere. Dates were their special time together. He grew lots of beautiful flower gardens for her (like Lunds do) and surrounded her with love that she returned every day.
Elaine cared for her parents who have a house right next door. Her father, Doyle, passed exactly one month before my mom, on April 17, 2009. Her daddy was her equal soul and taught her all she new about caring. Her mother, Mary, is second to none when it comes to keeping a family strong, together and proud of who they are. My mom had great teachers.
In turn, she has taught all how to do these things. I have a saying I gave to my mom that sums her up: “My mother, a listener, a teacher, and a miraculous blend of peacemaker, counselor and the best kind of friend.”
So as we are all trying to figure out and understand why we lost such a treasure, just carry her in your heart and hear her inside of you. Then I’m sure we will live in a better place.
It always seemed like I knew Elaine for ever. I grew up on West Pueblo just a street over. Elaine was always so nice to me. I saw her last at the Decade reunion. She never mentioned she was sick I never mention I was too. I am still fighting my demon. Elaine always thought Marvin and my brother were dorks. She was right.lol. Rest in Peace sweet lady. You left us too soon.
Charlotte Riley (Wallace)
Nora “Elaine” Lund passed away at home with her family by her side on May 17, 2009. She left behind her husband,John Lund, her daughter Brandee and 4 grandchildren. She was a very strong, loving person with a terrific sense of humor.
I knew Elaine and her whole family from the time we were in the 4th grade. Her parents and mine were good friends also. Elaine had a great love of family. She had a beautiful, friendly mannerism and a kind spirit.
Charlotte Riley (Wallace)
Written by Elaine's daughter for the Napa Register
NAPA - Nora “Elaine” Lund passed away unexpectedly at home with her family on May 17, 2009. Elaine was born Aug. 6, 1946, in the Napa Valley, to Doyle and Mary Aultman.
She has brothers Ronald Ogletree, and Marvin and David Aultman. She has many aunts, uncles and cousins, and anyone who was close became family to her.
She grew up in Napa and enjoyed her many friends. Cruising and playing their music, having dance nights in her parents’ back patio, playing records and laughing is stories I hear to this day.
She graduated from Napa High School in 1964, then met the love of her life, John E. Lund. They married on Jan. 7, 1967. On Aug. 28, 1967, they had me, Brandee Lund.
I’ve grown up knowing the greatest woman ever. I grew up holding her hand, bearing witness to a dedication of caring from her to everyone who knows her. Whenever anyone needed help, she was there and gave all of herself until things were OK. To learn how to never give up and always “Do the best you can with the tools you got to work with” and hearing “We can get through this as long as we have each other” have been my life lessons.
In 1988, her first grandson, Kalin Mitchell, was born. Then, in 1993, her second, Cody Lund. While I was at it, I threw in a set of twin girls in 1995, Dalis and Tailer Lund. Her grandkids became her life. Everywhere possible are pictures of them or art they did for her. She spoiled them and covered them in love that shines through their eyes every day. Her life purpose beats in their hearts to carry on. My children and I moved in just a few months ago with my parents. I wasn’t ready for this but I’m glad we came.
My mom worked at the Yountville Veterans Home for many years. She was the dispatch clerk and was the pleasant voice you heard when you called the main line. She has made many friends with everyone who ever met her. With a smile, a pure heart and a caring soul, she has truly touched many lives.
My dad and mom held hands, flirted and wrote little love notes they left for each other everywhere. Dates were their special time together. He grew lots of beautiful flower gardens for her (like Lunds do) and surrounded her with love that she returned every day.
Elaine cared for her parents who have a house right next door. Her father, Doyle, passed exactly one month before my mom, on April 17, 2009. Her daddy was her equal soul and taught her all she new about caring. Her mother, Mary, is second to none when it comes to keeping a family strong, together and proud of who they are. My mom had great teachers.
In turn, she has taught all how to do these things. I have a saying I gave to my mom that sums her up: “My mother, a listener, a teacher, and a miraculous blend of peacemaker, counselor and the best kind of friend.”
So as we are all trying to figure out and understand why we lost such a treasure, just carry her in your heart and hear her inside of you. Then I’m sure we will live in a better place.
Bruce Stevens
It always seemed like I knew Elaine for ever. I grew up on West Pueblo just a street over. Elaine was always so nice to me. I saw her last at the Decade reunion. She never mentioned she was sick I never mention I was too. I am still fighting my demon. Elaine always thought Marvin and my brother were dorks. She was right.lol. Rest in Peace sweet lady. You left us too soon.
Diane Raymond (Ball)
Elaine was my friend and I have wondered what ever happened to her. It makes me sad of the loss of her presence.
Margo Lanpheir (Holland)
I met Elaine's daughter a few years back and discovered that their family lived a few houses away from my sister-in-law.