James Soth
1936 - 2019
Obituary
James Louis Soth, 83, died Wednesday
(Aug. 28, 2019) at Newton Medical Center.
He was born Aug. 9, 1936, in Newton,
the son of Harry Joseph and Clara Ann Reilman Soth. Jim was raised
and attended schools in Newton, graduating from Newton High School in
1954.
Jim worked at several grocery stores in
the area for many years. During this time, he met Barbara Jane
Balzer; they were married on March 11, 1957, at the Rectory of St.
Mary's Catholic Church in Newton.
Jim later went to work at the Sherwin
Williams store in Newton, where he would become the manager and
remain for several years until retiring.
He was a lifelong member of St. Mary's
Catholic Church, where he was a Fourth Degree member of the Knights
of Columbus. For many years, Jim was devoted to the Adoration Chapel.
His wife, Barbara, is a longtime member of Bethel College Mennonite
Church, where Jim also attended and participated in many church
activities.
Jim was a founding member of The Newton
Chapter of Compassionate Friends. He had served in the Army Reserves
and enjoyed hunting and fishing.
Survivors include his wife, Barbara of
the home in Newton; son, Terrance L. Soth and wife Patty of Wichita;
grandson, Brycen Soth of Newton; and granddaughters, Courtney Allen
of Haysville, and Olivia and Lauren Allen, both of Wichita.
Jim is preceded in death by his
parents; and son, Timothy Louis Soth on Dec. 24, 1980.
The Recitation of the Holy Rosary will
be at 6 p.m. Wednesday (Sept. 4, 2019) at the Broadway Colonial
Funeral Home. The family will then greet friends between 7 and 9 p.m.
The Mass of Christian Burial will be at 10 a.m. Thursday (Sept. 5,
2019) at St. Mary's Catholic Church in Newton. Interment will be in
St. Mary's Cemetery in Newton. The casket will be open at the funeral
home after 1 p.m. on Wednesday.
A memorial has been established with
The Compassionate Friends of Newton, Knights of Columbus and Good
Shepherd Hospice. Contributions may be sent to Broadway Colonial
Funeral Home, 120 E. Broadway, Newton, KS 67114.
Condolences may be left at
www.broadwaycolonialfh.com.
Arrangements are by Broadway Colonial
Funeral Home, Newton.
