Born: Tuesday Jun-16-1936
Died: Thursday Jan-15-2026
Funeral: Friday Jan-30-2026

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Rupert, Idaho 83350
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Lois Elaine Hinds (Poulton), 89, passed away peacefully on Thursday evening, January 15, 2026. She was born on June 16, 1936, to Lulu Pearl (Garrard) and William Hyrum Poulton in Oakley, Idaho. She was raised in Cottonwood, Idaho and graduated from Oakley High School.

Following graduation, Elaine earned a Business Certificate and worked in several positions, demonstrating a strong work ethic and independence early in life. Her faith played a central role in her life, and in 1961. She faithfully served a mission to Central America for The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints.

In 1964, Elaine married her beloved sweetheart, Lawrence Ariel Hinds. Together, they built a beautiful life and raised their family in Sacramento, California. Elaine was the heart and bedrock of her family – steadfast, loving, and devoted. Her home was a place of warmth, faith, and unwavering support.

Elaine is preceded in death by her husband, Larry, her mother Pearl and father Hyrum (Ike), and 8 siblings, Samuel, Gene, Norman, Rachel, James, David, Gaya, and Roger. She is survived by her children: Russ, Gina, Wendy, Roger, and Barbara, 16 grandchildren, and 10 great-grandchildren who will forever treasure her example, love, and strength.

Lois Elaine Hinds will be deeply missed and lovingly remembered by all those lives she has touched.

Funeral services will be held at 11:00 a.m. Friday, January 30, 2026 at the Oakley Stake Center in Oakley. Burial will follow in the Oakley Cemetery. Friends may call Thursday evening from 5:00 until 7:00 at the Church and from 10:00 until 10:45 a.m. prior to the funeral.

Condolences:

I feel so blessed to of had you in my life, for your words of wisdom and your beautiful example of such a Christ like life! You will be missed! Now you can join your sweetheart Larry and all your many loved ones. I prayer for your family at his time that the many wonderful memories they have of you will be shared often with family and friends! Till you all meet again! God bless and keep you and your family in his care, and watch over you always Love you Dear Elaine, Sister Hinds! Affectionately yours, Jaydean Fox McKay

Dear Elaine, how do you say goodbye until we meet again! Wow so many wonderful Memories!
Our families grew up together in Sacramento, Ca in the Gospel and were baptized into the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints. I lived with my Aunt Joyce and Uncle Bill and their 7 boys which I considered part of my family! We all belonged to 4th ward a place called home! There’s a saying “It takes a neighborhood to raise a kid.” I remember our ward! We all worked together! Bore one another’s burdens. Had lots of gatherings for dinners, parties, weddings, picnics , swimming, 4th of July fireworks. Work parties cleaning yards and homes! Visiting the sick and elderly! Even attending the Temple and honoring and celebrating Pioneer Day! We also found time to share the Gospel with our family, friends and many more loved ones! So you could say we had a pretty tight knit ward! And it kept growing with more people joining the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints! And thus dividing and dividing into more wards! That was just a a little background on how our ward was because it took a lot of hard work and serving in our ward from all the members. Elaine, Larry! I remember babysitting your children and you were so kind, loving and cheerful! Loved you guys and your lovely family! You became our relief Society president at least that's what I believe happened! and with your two counselors had such a wonderful Relief Society! You were so loving! Fun, amicable And you radiated the Savior in your countenance . When they released you guys and you time was up! I was so sad! Then I was called into the Relief Society presidency! How could I fill those Big boots!!! I remember visiting with you and asking questions so I could carry on the calling as well and wonderful as you and your counselors! I wanted to be like you Elaine ! You said in your sweet voice ya know That’s sweet of you but you Need to just be yourself and that’s what is needed listen to the Spirit! Jaydean Fox McKay