Marlene Shove 1931-2020
Marlene Joyce (Asher) Shove, 89, of Holton, passed away Wednesday, Nov. 25, 2020, at the Community Hospital in Onaga.
She was born July 26, 1931, in Alma, the daughter of Henry Oliver and Clara Lucille (Young) Iott.
Marlene graduated from the Stormont-Vail School of Nursing. She lived in the Holton community since 1992 and previously lived in Wamego, Ozawkie and Eskridge. She was a Registered Nurse for more than 40 years. Marlene worked at Stormont Vail in OB and on the surgery floor, for Dr. Michner’s office in Topeka and Menninger State Hospital. She worked part-time for Wamego Pharmacy and she worked for three doctors making “house calls.” She later worked as Director of Nursing at Wamego Hospital. Marlene retired in 1990.
Marlene was a member of First United Methodist Church in Holton and Trinity Lutheran Church in Holton. She was a den mother for Cub Scouts and helped out with Little League. She was a member of Stormont-Vail School of Nursing, Kansas Nursing Association, a member of Jackson County Friends of Hospice, Bridge Club, Holton Hospital Auxiliary and Mustang Camping Club.
She was a two-time speaker for Relay for Life as a cancer survivor. She received the “Outstanding Young Women of America in 1965” award for her community service, a 50-year award from the Nursing Association and was a member of Reach for Recovery-Cancer Society. Marlene also volunteered for Meals on Wheels and at the Stormont-Vail Surgical Waiting Room.
She married Jack Asher in 1952; he preceded her in death in 1982. She married Richard Shove on June 15, 1990 in Topeka; he preceded her in death on July 18, 2017. She was also preceded in death by a sister, Murrel Ryan; and two brothers, Craig and Clayton Iott.
Survivors include two sons, Matthew S. Asher of Holton and Mark Asher of Boardman, Ohio; three grandchildren, Courtney, Andrew and Devon Asher; and many nieces and nephews.
Marlene will lie in state until 5 p.m. on Thursday, Dec. 3 and Friday, Dec. 4 at Mercer Funeral Home in Holton. Graveside services will be held at a later date in Holton Cemetery.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be given to Trinity Lutheran Church or Jackson County Friends of Hospice. Due to the critical situation we all are in, please remember the families during this difficult time and consider sending a card of condolence or posting on our website. Mercer Funeral Home, P.O. Box 270, Holton, KS 66436. www.mercerfuneralhomes.com. We also request everyone wear masks and practice social distancing.
(PAID OBITUARY)
