Theresa L. Soesbe, age 63 of Clinton, passed away Sunday, January 24, 2021 peacefully in her sleep at her home. A Mass will be celebrated at 11:00 AM on Friday, January 29th at Immaculate Conception Church in Fulton. Visitation will be from 4:00 to 7:00 PM Thursday at the Pape Funeral Home.
Theresa was born in Clinton on August 9, 1957, the daughter of Harold “Lefty” and Clevetta (Andrews) Ward. She graduated from Clinton High School in 1975 and received an Associates of Arts degree from Marycrest College. Theresa had been employed as a Sales and Training Coordinator for Lancome Cosmetics. She had also worked at Mercy Hospital and Younkers in North Park Mall. She was a member of Immaculate Conception Church. She was active in AA and was especially proud of earning her 23 year chip. With Theresa, everything was an adventure. She had a positive outlook on life. Her pride and joy was her family. She loved them deeply. She looked forward to attending her grandchildren’s activities and taking them sledding, swimming, and hiking. She enjoyed gardening, canning, and was an excellent cook. She was a music lover, enjoyed all genres of music, but especially Coldplay. A highlight of her life was seeing Coldplay in concert with her family. She looked forward to riding with Stephen on his Harley and traveling with her sister. She had a deep religious conviction and made several trips to the Abbey in New Melleray.
Theresa is survived by her partner and soulmate, Stephen Arlen of Clinton; 3 children, Sarah (Adam) Pope, Brian (Jessica) Soesbe and Lucas (Tori) Faur all of Clinton; Stephen’s daughter Stephanie Arlen of Pennsylvania; 12 grandchildren, Landon, Olivia, Isabelle, Liam, Mia, Abigael, Alexis, Jon, Ella, Erin, Korben and Henry; her parents, Lefty and Clevetta Ward of Clinton; her sister, Dorothy Anderson (Mark Arlen) of Clinton; 2 brothers, David Ward (Dawn Eagle) of Savanna and Kenneth Ward (Myra Wheeler) of Conover, NC and several nieces, nephews and cousins. She was preceded in death by her grandparents. Online condolences may be left at www.papefh.com.
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Sorry for lost of a great lady and neighbor prays hugs
My deepest sympathy to the entire Ward family, from your old neighbors. So sorry to hear this. Thinking for you Lefty & Clevetta, Dorothy
I am so very sad for your loss. Theresa is a one in a million souls that I had the privilege of meeting. Her giggle is indelibly marked as one of my fondest memories. My heartfelt sympathy and prayers to all.
So sorry to hear about Theresa. Thoughts and prayers to all in this difficult time. I sure miss our younger days when we would all get together. Good times.
My heart goes out to the entire family, especially her daughter Sarah. I know how close you were to your mom. She was a very Special Lady and she raised you to be the same. Take comfort in knowing she will always be with you . Love Gail
So very sorry, I have known Theresa about 30 years. She was so very caring and always had a smile that lit up the room. My deepest condolences to all her family and friends, I know a loss such as this cuts deep, I am praying for comfort and peace for you all.
My sincere and deepest sympathy to the family. The loss of a loved one is devastating. You are in my thoughts and prayers.
This is a shocking loss and my heart goes out to the whole family.
Sympathies to the whole family. I worked with Theresa, sister & mother at Mercy, Sorry for your loss.
My heartfelt condolences to family and friends. Theresa had a smile that lit up the room, her kind heart helped so many along their journey. Rest easy Theresa, you will be missed by many.
My deepest sympathy to Theresa’s family. I didn’t know her but I did know her sister and mother from working at Mercy. May her memory be a blessing.
I did not know Theresa but her father Lefty was a good friend of my Dad Joe Maresca. To the Ward and Arlen family, we are keeping you in our thoughts and prayers.
The Marescas
My sympathy to her family.Good friends a mass for her will be said at Our Lady of the Snows Shrine Rest In Peace,Teresa.
Larry and I were so very sorry to hear of Theresa passing. We send our deepest sympathy and prayers to the entire extended family.
May the Lord comfort and console you in your grief.
We just learned of Theresa’s passing and send our sincere condolences from AZ. Carry on in Peace and Love to her families and to Steve❣
While growing up as a young lady I lived next door to this wonderful lady!! She was always kind and thoughtful of me.. my sincere condolences to the whole family..
While growing up as a young lady I lived next door to this wonderful lady!! She was always kind and thoughtful of me.. my sincere confidence to the whole family..
I did not know Theresa well but certainly knew her father, mother and sister Gods blessings to you in this difficult time.
Thanks for your kind words Sharon. Our loss is unbearable.