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     Waldo Irving Rash Sr. was buried at Fairview Cemetery, Tipton Township, Tipton Co., Indiana.^1,4,6 His Social Security Number was 304-34-2347.¹⁰ He was born on July 26, 1894 at Liberty Township, Howard Co., Indiana.^{7,1,3,2,4,10,6} He married Villa Owens on December 3, 1921; One obituary has a marriage year of 1920 and the other 1921.^1,5,6 Waldo Irving Rash Sr. died on October 8, 1987 at Tipton, Tipton Co., Indiana, at age 93.^1,4,6 He Waldo I. Rash Sr., 93, Rt. 2, Tipton, died Thursday, Oct. 8, 1987, at the Tipton Nursing Home, after being ill for seven months. He was born July 26, 1894, in Greentown, the son of James A. and Mary (Browning) Rash. He married Villa Owens on Dec. 3, 1920. She died Sept. 19, 1981. He was a farmer. Surviving are one son, Waldo I. Rash Jr. of Kokomo; three daughters, Helen Mores of Middlebury, Ind., Betty Shoup of Elkhart, and Esther Haskett of Tipton; 12 grandchildren and 11 great-grandchildren. Services were conducted today at the Young-Nichols Funeral Home, with the Rev. Lynn Soughan officiating. Burial followed at the Fairview Cemetery. on October 12, 1987.⁶

     Pearl Edith Rash was buried at New Hope Cemetery, Phlox, Howard Co., Indiana.⁴ Her Social Security Number was 308-12-9975.³ She was born on July 19, 1896 at Indiana.^1,2,3 As of August 25, 1915,her married name was Woodmansee.⁵ She married Everett Wilbert Woodmansee on August 25, 1915 at Howard Co., Indiana.^2,5 Pearl Edith Rash died on September 16, 1955 at Kokomo, Howard Co., Indiana, at age 59.²

     Everett Wilbert Woodmansee was buried at New Hope Cemetery, Phlox, Howard Co., Indiana.² His Social Security Number was 308-09-2481.⁶ He was born on April 3, 1896 at Howard Co., Indiana.^3,6,4,5 He married Pearl Edith Rash, daughter of James Albert Rash and Mary A. Browning, on August 25, 1915 at Howard Co., Indiana.^3,1 Everett Wilbert Woodmansee died on February 18, 1969 at Kokomo, Howard Co., Indiana, at age 72.³

     Cleo Bessie Campbell was buried at Greenlawn Cemetery, Howard County Road #50N, Greentown, Howard Co., Indiana.¹ She was born on February 26, 1897 at Indiana.¹ As of December 4, 1915,her married name was Rash.² She married Durbus Brudge Rash, son of James Albert Rash and Mary A. Browning, on December 4, 1915 at Howard Co., Indiana.^4,1,2 Cleo Bessie Campbell died on March 1, 1978 at Kokomo, Howard Co., Indiana, at age 81.¹

     Dorothy Rash was buried at Greenlawn Cemetery, Howard County Road #50N, Greentown, Howard Co., Indiana.³ She was born in 1918 at Indiana.^1,3 She died in 1933 at Indiana.³

     Her Social Security Number was 310-12-3259.⁷ Wilma Jean Rash was buried at Greenlawn Cemetery, Howard County Road #50N, Greentown, Howard Co., Indiana.⁴ She was born on October 2, 1921 at Liberty Township, Howard Co., Indiana.^3,4,5,7 As of February 28, 1940,her married name was Ayers.⁵ She married Keith Winifred Ayers on February 28, 1940 at Greentown, Howard Co., Indiana.^5,6 Wilma Jean Rash died on September 12, 2009 at Greentown, Howard Co., Indiana, at age 87.^4,7

     Keith Winifred Ayers was buried at Greenlawn Cemetery, Howard County Road #50N, Greentown, Howard Co., Indiana.^3,4 He was born on October 23, 1918 at Albion, Noble Co., Indiana.^2,3,4 He married Wilma Jean Rash, daughter of Durbus Brudge Rash and Cleo Bessie Campbell, on February 28, 1940 at Greentown, Howard Co., Indiana.^2,4 Keith Winifred Ayers died on December 14, 2006 at Kokomo, Howard Co., Indiana, at age 88.^3,4 He Keith W. Ayers, 88, Greentown, died at 5:22 a.m. Thursday, Dec. 14, 2006, at Howard Regional Health System. He was born Oct. 23, 1918, in Albion, the son of Robert and Margaret (Weaver) Ayers. He married Wilma Jean (Rash) Ayers on Feb. 28, 1940. They were happily married for 66 years. A proud life-long blue-collar worker, Keith spent 30 years at Chrysler Corp., where he served as union steward, shop chairman, and president of U.A.W. Local 685, before retiring in 1987. A staunch supporter of the workers and their rights, he eschewed advancement to management in order to remain a member and serve the members of the union. His efforts in this regard took him to both picket line and meeting room, and from Indiana to locations all over the country. His conviction and devotion to the union and its members remained constant throughout his professional life. He was also an active member of Jerome Christian Church. Keith was a man with a strong work ethic and unflagging energy; he was an unwavering provider for his family and an example of strength and fortitude to all. He was also quick to laugh and to enjoy the company of family and friends. He remained independent, self-supporting, and active throughout his life. Keith is survived by his wife, Jean; two sons and daughters-in-law, Dan K. and Cindy Ayers, Kokomo, and Jon and Marilyn Ayers, Greentown; as well as four grandchildren, Damon Ayers, Devin Ayers and wife Leslie, Jaclyn Ayers, and Colin Ayers. He was preceded in death by both parents; as well as four brothers, Leland, Marion "Tub," Levon, and Robert. Funeral services celebrating Keith's life will be held at 1 p.m. Sunday at Hasler-Stout Funeral Home, 112 E. Main St., Greentown, with Minister Kendall Faull officiating. Burial will follow in Greenlawn Cemetery in Greentown. on December 16, 2006.⁴

     Barbara Joan Rash was buried at I.O.O.F Cemetery, Greentown, Howard Co., Indiana.¹ She was born on August 7, 1932 at Greentown, Howard Co., Indiana.¹ She died on November 2, 1933 at Greentown, Howard Co., Indiana, at age 1.¹

     Villa Owens was buried at Fairview Cemetery, Tipton Township, Tipton Co., Indiana.^1,3,2 She was born on June 19, 1902 at Washington Co., Indiana.^1,3,2 As of December 3, 1921,her married name was Rash.² She married Waldo Irving Rash Sr., son of James Albert Rash and Mary A. Browning, on December 3, 1921; One obituary has a marriage year of 1920 and the other 1921.^1,2,4 Villa Owens died on September 20, 1981 at Tipton Township, Tipton Co., Indiana, at age 79.^1,3,2 She TIPTON, Ind. - Villa Rash, 79, Tipton R.R. 2, died Sunday, Sept. 20, 1981, at 7:20 a.m. at Higgins Health Facility after a three-year illness. Mrs. Rash was born in Washington County, Ind., June 19, 1902, to Bert and Laura (Hawn) Owens. She married Waldo I. Rash Sr. Dec. 3, 1921. Surviving are her husband; one son, Waldo I. Rash Jr., Kokomo; three daughters, Helen Morse, Middlebury, Betty Shoup, Elkhart, and Esther Haskett, Tipton; one sister, Velma Welty, Girard, Ohio; 12 grandchildren; and four great-grandchildren. Services will be Wednesday at 10 a.m. at Young-Nichols Funeral Home with Rev. Darrel Crouter officiating. Burial will be in Falrview Cemetery. on September 21, 1981.²

     Helen Louise Rash was buried at Forest Grove Cemetery, Middlebury, Elkhart Co., Indiana.^9,10 Her Social Security Number was 317-18-1505.⁴ She was born on March 6, 1922 at Liberty Township, Howard Co., Indiana.^2,3,4,9,10 As of January 18, 1946,her married name was Morse.³ She married Leora Wright "Lee" Morse on January 18, 1946 at Goshen, Elkhart Co., Indiana.^3,11,12,10 Helen Louise Rash died on November 26, 1995 at Hollywood, Broward Co., Florida, at age 73.^4,10,9 She MIDDLEBURY - Services for Helen L. Morse, 73, of 10373 County Road 28, who died at 11:48 pm. Sunday in Hollywood (Fla.) Memorial Hospital after an illness, will be at 10 a.m. Saturday in St. Johns Lutheran Church, Fish Lake. Burial will be in Forest Grove Cemetery. Friends may call from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m. Friday in Yoder-Culp Funeral Home, Goshen. Memorial contributions may be made to the church. Mrs. Morse was retired from Chase Bag Co, and also was a manager at the Salvation Army, Goshen. She was born March 6, 1922, in Greentown, Ind. On Jan. 18, 1946, she married Leora Wright Morse. He died July 12, 1992. Surviving are two daughters, Helen Caksackkar of Pembroke Fines, Fla, and Marcia Bechtold of El Paso, Texas; three grandchildren; two sisters, Betty Shoup of Dunlap and Esther Haskett of Tipton, Ind; and a brother, Waldo Rash Jr. of Kokomo. A son, Lewis, preceded her in death. She was a member of the church. on November 28, 1995.¹⁰

     Esther Lucille Rash was buried at Fairview Cemetery, Tipton Township, Tipton Co., Indiana.^3,11 Her Social Security Number was 316-22-4867.⁵ She was born on March 10, 1925 at Wayne Township, Huntington Co., Indiana.^2,3,4,5,11 As of March 22, 1946,her married name was Haskett.⁶ She married Charles Bernard Haskett Sr. on March 22, 1946 at Indiana.^3,4,6,11 Esther Lucille Rash died on September 21, 1999 at Tipton Township, Tipton Co., Indiana, at age 74.^3,5,6,11

     Her Social Security Number was 315-26-6586.⁹ Betty Lou Rash was buried at Oakridge Cemetery, Goshen, Elkhart Co., Indiana.^10,2,4 She was born on August 15, 1928 at Greentown, Howard Co., Indiana.^2,3,10,9,4 As of June 29, 1947,her married name was Shoup.⁴ She married Carl Dewey Shoup on June 29, 1947 at Goshen, Elkhart Co., Indiana.^3,7,4,2 Betty Lou Rash died on December 6, 2008 at Wakarusa, Elkhart Co., Indiana, at age 80.^2,10,9,4 She WAKARUSA - Betty L. Shoup, 80, of Wakarusa, formerly of Elkhart, died at 1:30 a.m. Saturday (Dec. 6, 2008) in Miller's Merry Manor. She was born Aug. 15, 1928, in Greentown to Waldo and Villa (Owens) Rash. On June 29, 1947, she married Carl D. Shoup. He died Sept. 5, 2007. Mrs. Shoup is survived by one daughter, Charlene "Deb" (Greg) Siberry of Elkhart; two sons, Tom Shoup of Wakarusa and Paul Shoup of Elkhart; nine grandchildren; and nine great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by an infant daughter, Carla May, two sisters and one brother. Mrs. Shoup was a 1946 graduate of Greentown High School. She managed Hallmark stores in Goshen and Elkhart for several years before retiring. Friends may call from 5 to 8 p.m. Wednesday at Rieth-Rohrer-Ehret Funeral Hom e, 311 S. Main St., Goshen. The funeral service will be at 1:30 p.m. Thursday at R ieth-Rohrer-Ehret Funeral Home. Pastor Michael Curton will officiate. Burial will be in Oakridge Cemetery, Goshen. on December 9, 2008.⁴

     Waldo Irving Rash Jr. was buried at Saint John's Cemetery, Tipton Township, Tipton Co., Indiana.^3,5 His Social Security Number was 310-34-0820.⁴ He was born on August 8, 1932 at Greentown, Howard Co., Indiana.^2,3,4,5 He married Bernadette Tragesser on October 4, 1958.^3,5 Waldo Irving Rash Jr. died on May 17, 2003 at Kokomo, Howard Co., Indiana, at age 70.^3,4,5 He TIPTON - Waldo Irving Rash Jr., 70, 2000 Pontiac Court, Kokomo, died May 17, 2003, at his home. Born Aug. 8, 1932, in Howard County, he was the son of Waldo and Villa (Owens) Rash Sr. He married Bemadette Tragesser Oct. 4, 1958. He was employed at Continental Baking Company for 22 years and the Kokomo Country Club for 10 years and was a member of St. Joan of Arc Catholic Church in Kokomo. He was a veteran of the United States Army, serving in the Korean Conflict. Survivors include his wife; three daughters, Cheryl and husband, Craig Newkirk of Lake Orion, Mich., Becki and husband, Mike Short of Wapakoneta, Ohio and Therese and husband, Marvin Steinke of Botkins, Ohio; two sons, Michael and wife, Stephanie Rash of Waterville, Ohio and David and wife, Lori Rash of Cincinnati, Ohio; a sister, Betty and husband Carl Shoup of Elkhart; eight grandchildren, Troy Newkirk, Miles Newkirk and Cassandra Newkirk of Lake Orion, Mich., Christopher Short, Bradley Short, Alicia Short and Mackenzie Short of Wapakoneta, Ohio and Sarah Rash of Cincinnati, Ohio. He was preceded in death by a grandson, Justin Steinke, and two sisters, Helen Morse and Esther Haskett. Funeral services will be at 11 a.m. Wednesday, May 21, at St. Joan of Arc Catholic Church in Kokomo, with the Rev. Paul Hudson officiating. Burial will be in St. John's Cemetery in Tipton. on May 19, 2003.⁵

     His Social Security Number was 305-30-7392.⁶ Charles Bernard Haskett Sr. was buried at Fairview Cemetery, Tipton Township, Tipton Co., Indiana.^4,1,5 He was born on August 22, 1920 at Cicero, Tipton Co., Indiana.^2,3,4,1,6 He married Esther Lucille Rash, daughter of Waldo Irving Rash Sr. and Villa Owens, on March 22, 1946 at Indiana.^1,2,4,5 Charles Bernard Haskett Sr. died on February 29, 2000 at Tipton Township, Tipton Co., Indiana, at age 79.^4,1,6,5 He TIPTON - Charles B. Haskett Sr., 79, 711 W. 75 South, Tipton, died Tuesday at Tipton County Memorial Hospital. Born Aug. 22, 1920, In Tipton, he was the son of Marion A. and Rilla (DeLaney) Haskett. He married Esther L. Rash on March 22, 1946. She died Sept 21, 1999. He was a retired farmer and housekeeper at Tipton High School He was a member of the Kemp United Methodist Church. Austin Masonic Lodge No. 128, Rosary Chapter No. 66 of the Order of Eastern Star and the Indianapolis Valley of Scottish Rite. Surviving are two sons, Charles B. Haskett Jr. of Danville and Benny J. Haskett of Elwood; and four grandchildren. Funeral services will be at 10 a.m. Friday at Young-Nichols Funeral Home in Tipton, with the Rev. John Hogsett officiating. Burial will be in Tipton's Fairview Cemetery. on March 1, 2000.⁴

     Carl Dewey Shoup was buried at Oakridge Cemetery, Goshen, Elkhart Co., Indiana.^2,5 His Social Security Number was 305-22-6847.⁶ He was born on September 3, 1927 at Goshen, Elkhart Co., Indiana.^1,2,4,6,5 He married Betty Lou Rash, daughter of Waldo Irving Rash Sr. and Villa Owens, on June 29, 1947 at Goshen, Elkhart Co., Indiana.^1,7,8,5 Carl Dewey Shoup died on September 5, 2007 at Wakarusa, Elkhart Co., Indiana, at age 80.^2,8,6,5 He DUNLAP - Carl D. Shoup, 80, died at 10:05 a.m. Wednesday, Sept. 5, in Miller's Merry Manor, Wakarusa. Survivors include his wife, Betty L. Shoup; a daughter, Charline (Greg) Siberry of Elkhart; sons, Tom Shoup of Elkhart and Paul Shoup of Wakarusa; nine grandchildren and eight great-grandchildren. on September 7, 2007.³

     Leora Wright "Lee" Morse was buried at Forest Grove Cemetery, Middlebury, Elkhart Co., Indiana.^2,4,5 He was born on February 26, 1917 at Middlebury, Elkhart Co., Indiana.^1,2,4,5 He married Helen Louise Rash, daughter of Waldo Irving Rash Sr. and Villa Owens, on January 18, 1946 at Goshen, Elkhart Co., Indiana.^1,4,5,3 Leora Wright "Lee" Morse died on July 12, 1992 at Elkhart, Elkhart Co., Indiana, at age 75.^2,3,4,5 He MIDDLEBURY - Leora "Lee" W. Morse, 75, of 10373 County Road 28, died at 2:30 a.m. Sunday in Medco Nursing Center, Elkhart. Mr. Morse retired in 1982 from Chase Bag Co. He was bom Feb. 26, 1917, in Middlebuiy and was a lifelong resident. On Jan. 18, 1946, he married Helen Rash. She survives with two daughters, Marcia Bechtold of El Paso, Texas, and Helen Caksackkar of Pembroke Pines, Fla; three grandchildren; and a brother, John of Bristol. Services will be at 1:30 p.m. Wednesday at St. Johns Lutheran Church, Fish Lake. Burial will be in Forest Grove Cemeteiy. on July 13, 1992.⁵

     Carla Mae Shoup was buried at Oakridge Cemetery, Goshen, Elkhart Co., Indiana.¹ She was born on July 7, 1948 at Goshen, Elkhart Co., Indiana. She died on November 25, 1948 at Indianapolis, Marion Co., Indiana.