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Lucille Olson Pond born 5/26/12 in Starbuck, Minnesota to Axel H. and Ragnhild Olson, residents of Glenwood, Minnesota. The seventh daughter of a seventh daughter, and the last of nine children, Lucille died peacefully in her home Tuesday 10/17/00. She was preceded in death by her husband, Dr. Ashley Pond III, 3/17/86. Survivors include children, Joan PondTaos, Karen Krone (James)Albuquerque, Gretchen Lofgren (Norman)Tucson, and Ashley D. Pond (Katherine)Taos; grandchildren, Kersti Tyson, Briget Tyson, Jono Tyson, Dawn Boulware, Elizabeth Wynia, Patty May, Teresa Lane, Hal Lofgren, Ashley Evan Pond, & Adrienne Pond; plus many great-grandchildren, nephews, nieces and cousins. Lucille received her education at St. Olaf's College in Northfield, Minnesota and at the Yale School of Nursing. She married Ashley Pond III in 1935 and in 1936 the couple came to Taos, bringing modern medicine to the community. They were instrumental in establishing Taos' first hospital in a building donated by Mabel Dodge Lujan. The couple also introduced skiing to Taos, trekking to the US Hill and Tres Ritos area in the late 1930's. Lucille was well known for her extensive community service, including the cub scouts, girl scouts, the Taos Town Council from 1968 to 1972, the Taos Planning and Zoning Commission, an original member of the National Ski Patrol, Taos Schools PTA, the Holy Cross Hospital Taos Health Systems Board, and many others. Perhaps her most avid service was to the Holy Cross Hospital Auxiliary of which she was a charter member in 1937 along with Winnie Berninghaus and Helen Emily Brandenburg. She was honored in 1990 as the NM Hospital Association's outstanding Auxilian and received certificates of appreciation this year for over 60 years of service to the Holy Cross Hospital Auxiliary. In 1991, she was honored as one of the Fifth Annual Taos Living Treasures. In 1966, she was named Mother of the Year by the tri-culture Women's Division of the Taos County Chamber of Commerce. In 1985, she was honored as"Mrs. PTA" and"Mrs. GOP". A member of the First Presbyterian Church of Taos, she served her church in many capacities during her lifetime. While she was loved and admired by many people, her pride was her family and she engendered a tremendous mutual devotion with her grandchildren. Lucille requested cremation. A memorial service will be held at a future date at the First Presbyterian Church of Taos. The family asks that no flowers be sent, but instead donations be made to the Holy Cross Hospital Auxiliary (P.O. Box DD, Taos) or to the First Presbyterian Church of Taos (215 Paseo del Pueblo Norte), or to Mountain Home Healthcare (Box 2566, Taos) if people so choose.
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