Obituary of Joan E. Soost

JOAN E. SOOST Joan E. Soost, age 84, of Washougal, WA, passed away on September 19, 2013. She was born on May 20, 1929 in Camas, WA to Fritz and Evalene Ammeter. After Fritz' untimely death only a few months after Joan was born, she was raised by her mother alone for several years in Washougal until her mother married Walter Jones. Joan graduated from Washougal H.S. in 1947. After graduation, she worked at both the Crown Zellerbach paper mill and the Pendleton woolen mill. She married Darold Soost in 1950, and raised 3 children in Washougal, until 1969, when they purchased an apple orchard in Zillah, WA, with Darold's parents and brother Bill and sister-in-law, Toni. Joan and Darold returned to Washougal in 1984, where they spent their retirement years. Joan is survived by her beloved husband of 63 years, Darold, of Washougal, daughter Carolyn of Zillah, sons Dale Darlene of Olympia and Robert Trudy of Chelan, and 3 grandchildren. She is also survived by her sister, Linda Mick Seaberg of Kelso, and brother Danny Marie Jones of Vancouver. In honor of Joan's wishes, no services will be held. Straub's Funeral Home & Columbia River Cremation in Camas was in charge of the arrangements. To send condolences or to sign the online guest book please visit www.straubsfuneralhome.com.