Erma Beckstead Poulsen, age 83, passed away April 17, 2000 at her home in West Jordan.
Erma was born January 16, 1917 in the old Beckstead homestead. She was the sixth of seven children of Sylvester Beckstead and Florence Rose Egbert. She married Wayne C. Simper in Granger, Utah on March 9, 1933; later divorced. She married Joseph William Poulsen in Evanston, Wyoming on October 1, 1938. Their marriage was solemnized in the Salt Lake LDS Temple on October 11, 1957. Erma was preceded in death by her husband, Joseph, on August 21, 1977; son, Clifford Simper; two sisters and three brothers. She loved children and was often referred to as the "tickle grandma." Her house and yard was always filled with beautiful plants and a vegetable garden. We always believed she could grow anything. Even though she only went to the ninth grade, she became a cosmetologist. After she retired, she continued to do the hair of her favorite patrons. She is loved and will be missed by all.Survivors: children, Archie J. Poulsen (Dora), Beverly Chase (Richard), Erma Hilda Curtis (C. Therral), Joseph William Poulsen Jr., Florence Kay Stewart (J.E.), Connie Ione Smith; 23 grandchildren, 40 great grandchildren and one great, great granddaughter; brother, Charlie Beckstead.
Funeral services will be held Thursday, April 20, 2000 at 11 a.m. in the Mountain Shadow 7th LDS Ward Chapel, 8190 South 3200 West, West Jordan. Friends may call at Goff Mortuary, 8090 So. State, Wednesday 6-8 p.m. and Thursday at the church from 11-11:45 a.m. Interment, Larkin Sunset Gardens.