Maynard Eash

Services: Tuesday,August 12 10:30 AM West Union Mennonite Church 3253 305 St, Parnell Visitation Sunday 5-8 PM Peterseim Funeral Home, Kalona Monday 3-8 PM Peterseim Funeral Home Memorial Fund: West Union Mennonite Church, Wellman Volunteer Fire Dept. or Mid-Prairie Schools Maynard Leroy Eash was born near Wellman in Johnson County, he passed away Saturday at Mercy Hospital following a short illness, at the age of 78. He was the son of Amelius and Dorothy Rensberger Eash. Maynard attend rural school and later enlisted in the Marine Corp. Maynard and Elaine Roth were united in marriage Nov. 29, 1953 at Sugar Creek Mennonite Church, Wayland. The couple lived in the Wellman community most of their married life except for several years in the North English area. After Elaine's death her was married to Ada Mae Swartzendruber Yoder on January 13, 1990. Maynard was a farmer and an accomplished finish carpenter. He was a life long member of the West Union Mennonite Church where he served on numerous committees. He also was a member of the Johnson County Cattlemen's Association, a 4 H leader, a Farm Bureau member, had served on the Washington Twp. School Board and was a member of the Jollyman's Club. Maynard had many interests, which included playing cards with friends, woodworking, traveling and attending Grandchildren's athletic events. Surviving are his wife, Ada Mae of Wellman, children and spouses, Randall and Barb Eash of Wellman, Rita and Lowell Peachey of Hutchinson, KS, Ruby and Chris Kern of Kalona, six grandchildren, Kendra and Kraig Patriquin, Andrea Peachey, Tyler Peachey, Travis Kern, Megan Peachey and Jason Kern, one great grandson Hunter Patriquin. Also surviving are stepchildren, Roberta and Ernie Kandel, Suzanne and Mike Moser, Karla and Jorge Mabarak, Kevin and Lori Yoder, step grandchildren, Nicole Kandelind, Mackenzie Moser, Aisha and Stefan Mabarak, Hanna Mc Dowell, and Drew Yoder, one sister Betty Jean Essex and a sister-in-law Virginia Roth. Maynard was preceded by his parents, wife, Elaine (12/29/1988) grandson, Brandon Eash (11/4/1999) and a brother Lamonte. The family expresses their sincere gratitude for the many acts of kindness shown them. You are all appreciated.