Darlene J. Eash

Darlene J. Eash, 84, died Thursday, March 3, 2022 at her home.

She was born October 26, 1937, in Jasper County to Orestus and Reva (Hooley) Chupp.

On June 8, 1957, she married Rev. Theodore Eash in Topeka. He died May 1, 2009.

Survivors include four children; Christina (James) Bromley, Wendy Eash, Mark (Kathy) Eash and Tim (Malinda) Eash and a daughter-in-law, Heidi Eash, all of Bristol; 14 grandchildren and 22 great-grandchildren.

Along with her parents and husband she was preceded in death by a son, Brent Eash and two brothers, Gerald and Larry Chupp.

Darlene was a member of Bonneyville Mennonite Church and formerly an active member of Forks Mennonite Church.  She started teaching school in Topeka and then devoted herself to the role of mother and pastor’s wife for many years.  Later in life she taught again at Clinton Christian School and Bristol and finally worked as a librarian at Bristol Public Library.

Darlene generously gave a lot of love and time to her children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren.  An admirer of nature, she had a mischievous sense of humor and it was a great joy to make her laugh.

She was a true servant – there was no hard work she was unwilling to do; often working on the farm, feeding people, and gardening among many other tasks.  She and Ted spent much of their time together connecting with those who longed for relationships.

Visitation will be Friday, March 11, 2022, from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m. at Bonneyville Mennonite Church where an 11 a.m. Saturday memorial service will be conducted.  Pastor Mariah Martin will officiate.

A family graveside service will be held at Forest Grove Cemetery.

Memorial donations may be given to Mennonite Mission Network.