Charlotte Jost
Obituary
Charlotte Ann (Hart) Jost, 72, was
welcomed to her eternal home on March 26, 2016, under the care of the
compassionate staff at Schowalter Villa, Hospice of Reno County, her
daughter Amy and grand-daughter, Jordan.
Charlotte was born on Nov. 5, 1943, to
Charles (Bud) and Helen (Little) Hart in Newton. She was their first
child, welcomed by her mother, grandmother Little and aunt Lela as
her father was in the Army Air Corps and was out of state at the time
of her birth.
Charlotte was excited about the birth
of a brother, Grant when she was five and ecstatic about another
brother, Jim, about ten years later.
In 1958, Charlotte's family relocated
to Sacramento, California, where Charlotte graduated from El Camino
High School. Summers were spent in Newton with her grandparents and
working at the Newton Public Pool.
In 1964, she returned to Newton, living
across Broadway from her grandparents, and began working at what is
now AGCO, where she remained employed until a car wreck left her
unable to work in April of 2003.
Charlotte married G.D. Jost in Feb. 14,
1970. They later divorced. Her only daughter, Amy Yvonne was born in
July of 1971. Charlotte found being a parent the most rewarding phase
of her life.
Charlotte was an active member of Salem
United Methodist Church in Newton since 2000 and loved her Sunday
School class, The Crusaders, helping with the church bazaar and
keeping candy in her purse for any child who looked her way.
Charlotte loved her friends very much
and enjoyed all of the things they did together, especially playing
cards, traveling, eating out and going to movies. She also enjoyed
reading and has been an advocate for libraries.
Charlotte had a close relationship with
her three grandchildren; Jordan, Kelson and Kyler. When Jordan
graduated from high school in 2010, Charlotte took the grandchildren
and their parents Amy and Bruce on a trip to Alaska, which was a once
in a lifetime experience for them to share together.
Charlotte is survived by her daughter
Amy and son-in-law Bruce Claassen; three grandchildren; Jordan
(Claassen) Kissinger (Kyle) of Wichita; Kelson and Kyler Claassen
both of Hesston; Brother Grant Hart and his wife Sharon of Burian,
Washington; brother Jim Hart and his wife Kathy of Spokane,
Washington; three nephews; one niece; and many cousins.
Charlotte will be remembered for her
unwavering faith in Jesus and for being a loving daughter, mother,
nana, sister and friend.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be
given to Salem United Methodist Church or to the Newton Public
Library Operating Fund in care of Petersen Funeral Home. Condolences
may be left with www.petersenfamilyfuneralhome.com
A memorial service will be held at
Salem United Methodist Church, Newton, at 11 a.m. Friday, April 22,
with Pastor Ron Kite presiding.
