BEVERLY SOMA-FRY

LAMAR-Services were held at 2 p.m. Saturday at Daniel Funeral Home for Beverly Mae Soma-Fry, 80, Lamar, who died with her family at her side on Wednesday, Feb. 24, 2016, at Barton County Memorial Hospital. Burial was in Lake Cemetery.

Memorial contributions may be made to Carthage Humane Society.

Condolences may be shared at www.danielfuneralhome.net.

Survivors include two sons, Jim Soma and wife Jenny, Lamar and Jeff Soma, Pasadena, Texas; three daughters, Jenice Gaither and husband Larry and Jerri Soma, Lamar and Jackie Soma, Altamount, Kan.; two brothers, Larry Lindstrom and wife Beth, Girard, Kan. and Will Lindstrom and wife Arlene, Nixa; 14 grandchildren; 22 great-grandchildren; her long-time companion, Jack Compton, Lamar; close friends, Delores Russell and Bev Gath and a wonderful circle of friends.

Mrs. Soma-Fry was born May 27, 1935, at the family home in Kiron, Iowa, to Harry and Edith (Larson) Lindstrom. After graduating from Kiron High School she married her soldier, Merrill Soma on Aug. 25, 1954, at Columbus, Ga. They reared their five children and shared nearly 35 years before his passing on June 7, 1988. On June 2, 1990, at Lamar, she married Emory Fry and he died Jan. 27, 1997.

A natural and gifted caregiver, she earned a CNA certificate and worked in healthcare for many years, first at Chastain's Nursing Home, then BCMH, and last as a private caregiver. Her family, especially her grandchildren, were her first priority and she always had time to make memories with them. She enjoyed playing the piano, sewing and crocheting, making quilts, baby blankets, dresses and christening gowns for her family. An animal lover, she rescued many a stray and was especially fond of her latest cats, Charlie and Kitty Girl.