Edith Valeta Soash

Soash, Edith V., 91, passed away on March 15, 2012 in Manhattan, Kansas. She was born September 25, 1920 near Alton, Kansas to Carl and Marian (Reynolds) LaRue. She married Charles 'Ike' Soash in 1947. Soon after, they purchased a farm near Mankato, Kansas. Edith helped on the farm and later worked as a dental assistant. She was preceded in death by her parents, her husband Charles and a sister Merle Coonce. Survivors include sons: Charles (Marilyn) Soash, Jr. of Salina; Richard (Laura) Soash of Manhattan; three grandchildren; five great-grandchildren; one brother Melvin of Denver, Colorado; one sister Gwen of Anthony, Kansas. Memorials to the Outdoor Flower Gardens at the Leonardville Nursing Home, PO Box 148, Leonardville, Kansas 66449. Cremation has taken place. Memorial services will be 10:30 a.m. on March 22 at the Mankato Christian Church, Mankato, Kansas.