Joan Gouldstone

Joan Gouldstone, 87, of Culbertson died Sunday Jan. 28, 2024, at the Sidney Health Center.

She was born in Que Que, Rhodesia, Africa, on Aug. 28, 1936, to Harry and Cathrina Knoesen. She lived in Rhodesia until moving to Atlanta, Ga., in 1979 with her husband, Murray, and son, Craig. In Africa, she worked as an administrative assistant. While living in Georgia, she had various jobs including elderly care, floral design and doing demos for “Boars Head.”

In 2014, she moved to Culbertson to live closer to her son. She loved Culbertson and it quickly became her “home.” She enjoyed going to the senior citizen gatherings where she made many friends. She attended Bethel Community Church. Her unwavering faith and compassionate spirit touched the lives of many.

She is survived by her son, Craig; two grandchildren; two great-grandchildren; and sister, Leonie.

She was preceded in death by her sister, Glenn; and brother, Bill.

A celebration of life was held Saturday, Feb. 3, at the Bethel Community Church in Culbertson.