D. Elgie Soden

Drewey Elgie Sodden Elgie went home to meet his Lord, Monday, September 19, 2016 at 6 a.m. at the age of 90. He was born on June 28, 1926 in Oxford, Arkansas to John "Oscar" and Sarah Soden. He lived there until 1938, when the family moved to Missouri upon the death of his father. In 1944, Elgie and his mother moved to Wenatchee, where he worked in the fruit industry. Soon after settling in Wenatchee, he was called to serve his country. He was in the Army from 1944-1946, with tours in the Philippines and Japan. Upon discharge he returned to Wenatchee. In 1951, he met Doris Harkness and they were married in 1952. He worked as a Merchant Policeman from 1955-1971. During those years he had two daughters Annette and Juanita. 1967, his long time dream was fulfilled when Elgie and Doris purchased land and the family planted an apple orchard. He took pride in having a well maintained orchard. He then worked at Reid Pump and Supply from 1971-1992, when he retired. He continued to work the orchard. In his retirement years, Elgie played guitar and mandolin with the Old Time Fiddlers. He served as President in the local chapter and was involved in sharing music at the local rest homes. Elgie and Doris travelled around the states in their motor home. Elgie was preceded in death by his parents; his older brother John Rex Soden and his son-in-law Charles Edward Davis. He is survived by his wife of 64 years, Doris; daughters, Annette Davis of Brewster,WA and Juanita Bass and her husband Thomas of Carlsbad, CA; three granddaughters, Shawna (James) Wolford, Crista Davis, Lauren Bass; three great grandsons, Tebow, Hudson & Keegan Wolford. Elgie loved the Lord, his family and his country. He was a long time member of the Eastmont Baptist Church and his service will be held on Thursday, September 22, 2016 at 11:00 am on 4th and Kentucky Ave, East Wenatchee, with Military Honors. Viewing will take place on Wednesday, from 1:00-5:00pm at Heritage Memorial Chapel. Memorial donations are suggested to Eastmont Baptist Church or Chelan Douglas Hospice. You are invited to leave message for the family at his online guestbook, www.HeritageMemorialChapel.com . Arrangements are in the care of Heritage Memorial Chapel, East Wenatchee.

D. Elgie Soden

June 28, 1926 - September 19, 2016