Clarence L Eash of San Jose, Costa Rica, departed this world on October 31, 2025. He was 89, born June 18, 1936 near Topeka, Indiana, the son of Lewis and Susie Lambright Eash.

Clarence earned a B.A. in Missions from Fort Wayne Bible College in Fort Wayne, Indiana and a Master’s of Education from St. Francis University. He married Nancy Eicher on August 25, 1961 in Fort Wayne, Indiana, with the father of the bride, Oscar Eicher, officiating. They were married for 30 years, with four children, before Nancy’s unexpected death on June 19, 1991. After moving to Costa Rica, he married Argentina Lopez on May 17, 1994.

Today, Clarence’s memory lives on through his widow Argentina Lopez of San Jose, Costa Rica; sister Viola Yoder of Kalona, Iowa; brother Amos Eash of Sandy Pines, Michigan; sister Edith Chupp of Ligonier, Indiana; brother Ora Eash of Sarasota, Florida; brother Floyd Eash of Shipshewana, Indiana; son Michael Eash of Frankenmuth, Michigan; daughter Michele Pence of Middlebury, Indiana; son Mark Eash of Omaha, Nebraska; son Matthew Eash of Bellevue, Nebraska; ten grandchildren: Hillary, Jordan, Leighton, Andrea, Bethany, Madelyne, Emmanuelle, Pamala, David, and Trinity; and 12 great grandchildren.

Preceding Clarence in death are his first wife Nancy (Eicher) Eash; parents Lewis and Susie (Lambright) Eash; sister Ida Eash; sister Elsie Eash; sister Rosa Schwartz; brother Melvin Eash; and sister Ruth Eash.

A Memorial service will be held Saturday, November 15, 2025, 10 a.m. to 12 p.m., at the home of Sam and Regina Miller (the old family homestead), 7480 S 900 W, Ligonier, Indiana 46767. Pastor and friend Harold Gingerich will officiate, with lunch to follow.

Online condolences may be shared at www.clarenceleash.

com. Also, a fund has been created for his widow, Argentina Lopez, to help with her expenses. If you would like to contribute, please visit the website. ****