Elaine M Pultinas

June 22, 1943 - March 16, 2021

Elaine Mary Pultinas, 77, (neé Nelson), died peacefully on March 16, 2021 surrounded by her family. Elaine is survived by her husband of 55 years, Edmund, grandson Brian, her son William (Maureen Garton), her daughter, Julie (Roger Ward), and Elaine's sisters Joan Nelson and Mary Nelson. Elaine was born in Boston, MA in 1943 to her parents, the late Edward and Mary Nelson. She attended Mission Hill High School, worked at the renowned New England Baptist Hospital, and graduated with a Bachelor of Science degree from Boston College School of Nursing in 1965. She worked at Robert Breck Brigham Hospital after graduation. Elaine was married to Edmund in 1966, and moved to Cincinnati to start a family, as he began his career at Procter and Gamble. Elaine continued nursing at multiple Cincinnati hospitals. Elaine was a rare beauty, and Irish to the core. She was a thoughtful, empathetic and loyal friend, a colorful storyteller and charming conversationalist. She was a patron of the arts and public television, and loved to read. She was an avid gardener, excellent cook, sought-after friend and confidante. She was active in the Catholic Church, a loving mother and proud grandmother. She was devoted to God and is now at peace in His arms, surrounded by her loved ones who have gone before her. Her memory will live forever in the hearts of those who knew and loved her. The family would like to thank Inniswood Village and NCR Hospice for their excellent care. Elaine has donated her remains to further the education of physicians at the University of Cincinnati College of Medicine. A memorial Mass will be held at a future date. In lieu of flowers, please donate in her name to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital, Cincinnati Children's Hospital, or Nationwide Children's Hospital.