Ilse S. Pollard

Ilse S. Pollard, 82, of Annandale, Virginia, passed away peacefully in her home on the morning of October 24, 2015, after a long battle with pancreatic cancer.She was born in Zeitz, Germany, in 1933 to the late Georg and Marie Knack. Her life revolved around her family and her faith. She was an active member of St. Ambrose Catholic Church, an auxiliary of the Legion of Mary, and an avid gardener.Including her parents she is preceded in death by her husband David E. Pollard and her brother Herbert Knack.Ilse is survived by her four sons, W. Thomas Pollard and his wife Maria, Rev. Marcus A. Pollard, Michael D. Pollard and Rev. Christopher J. Pollard. She also survived by her two grandchildren, Teresa Sofia Pollard and John David Pollard.Family and friends will be received at St. Ambrose Catholic Church, 3901 Woodburn Road, Annandale VA 22003 on Tuesday, October 27, 2015 from 4-7 p.m. A Mass of Christian Burial will be offered at St. Ambrose Church on Wednesday, October 28, 2015 at 11:00 a.m. Interment will follow at Quantico National Cemetery, 18424 Joplin Road, Triangle VA 22172 at 1:00 p.m. Arrangements have been entrusted into the care of CUNNINGHAM TRUCH FUNERAL HOME, 811 Cameron Street, Alexandria VA.In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to AAA Women for Choice www.aaawomenforchoice.com as well as Catholic Charities of the Diocese of Arlington www.ccda.net.