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Pauline G. Beitia passed away January 24, 2017, surrounded by family and friends. Pauline was born July 28, 1923 to Prudencio and Paula Mendive in Battle Mountain, Nevada.

Pauline was the third of seven children born to Prudencio and Paula. She attended grade school during the summer at the family’s ranch in Gold Creek. Continuing her high school education for two years in Gold Creek and later transferring to Elko High School for her final two years.

Pauline was fishing with her sister Louise, when they got lost and ended up in Annie Creek. They found a scarf and a young man, Fred G. Beitia, who was also fishing. Pauline and Fred courted from that point forward traveling 14 miles on horseback to see each other while she attended high school at the Gold Creek ranch. After her graduation from EHS in 1943, she lived and worked at the Star Hotel and Anacabes.

She was engaged to Fred for 5 years before marrying him on July 3, 1945. They moved to Annie Creek in Charleston, Nev. where they originally met and lived for three years, before moving to Northfork and Riddle, Idaho, where Fred worked for the State Highway Dept and the Riddle Ranch. They returned to Charleston shortly thereafter when Fred’s father, John Guerricabeitia, was hurt while haying. Pauline and Fred continued to operate the Beitia ranch in Charleston until 2006.

Pauline has long been known for her love of family, faith, open and kind heart, and the ranching lifestyle. She was an avid supporter and staple at the Elko County Fair livestock show, where she cheered on her kids, grandkids and numerous adopted 4-Hers.

In lieu of flowers, the family encourages donations to the Elko County 4-H Event and Awards program, C/O Elko County Extension, 701 Walnut St. Elko, NV 89801, in her name.

Pauline is preceded in passing by her husband Fred G. Beitia, son Johnny G. Beitia, her parents Prudencio and Paula Mendive, her siblings Joe Mendive, John Mendive, Prudencio Mendive Jr., Louise Sadilek, Raymond Mendive and Celestino Mendive.

She is survived by her children Fred G. Beitia Jr., Elko; Dolly Elu (Louie), Elko; Daniel G. Beitia Sr., (Gerri); Elko, Gloria Williams (Dave), Spring Creek; 11 grandkids, 16 great-grandkids and numerous adopted grandkids.

A celebration of life is planned for June 3, 2017, at the Elko Basque Club house at 11 a.m.

Family/Spouse: Fred Beitia. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]