Theona Augusta Wiedrich Marsh was born August 7, 1912 and celebrated her 105th birthday a few days early Saturday in Kennewick.
Our news team attended Marsh’s 105 Birthday celebration Saturday where she was surrounded by six generations of her family, including some of her 20 grandchildren and 15 great-grandchildren.
Theona Marsh has lived in Kennewick for seven years after selling her farm and retiring. She was born to Simon and Anna Zorn Wiedrich on the Palouse River in Winona, Washington. Theona was raised on the banks of the Palouse, with her siblings on their family farm.
Her father Simon Wiedrich was known for his love of animals and many times had his bands of sheep around that he ranged from Wenatchee into Idaho, taking the ferry across the Snake River. Marsh rode a horse to school during her childhood.
Marsh later married Eugene Marsh where they made their home just down the road in Winona Washingotn as well. There is where the two raised their crops and three children, Norma Marsh Bennett, Patricia Marsh Norris, and Manny Marsh. Marsh’s children say growing up on the farm with their mother and father was one of the best parts of their childhood.
“It gave us an opportunity to appreciate the things in life,” Marsh’s 87-year-old daughter Norma Bennett said.
Marsh and her husband Eugene drove school busses for over 30 years in LaCrosse, Washington another town just 20 minutes away from their farm. The two were well known in that community as well.
Theona and Gene eventually sold their farm and retired in LaCrosse. Theona remained in LaCrosse, living on her own after Gene died, until approximately seven years ago when she moved to an assisted living home in Kennewick, WA.
When our news team asked Marsh what the secret to living a long life was she said, “kids and your family are the most important. Sleep, eat, and just live it.”
Marsh has never had a glass of alcohol or smoked anything in her 105 years of living. She has never had any surgeries, will rarely take an Aspirin for pain and family members who look after her say they really try to make sure she drinks a lot of water.
“We don’t really know why, but she’s never been sick and we think she just has really good genes,” Norma Bennett said. Marsh can hear and see fairly well and is still sharp.
During Marsh’s lifetime, she has been to Australia, Alaska, Ireland and enjoyed traveling to several other places in Europe. One of her fondest memories was riding a mule down to the Grand Canyon.
Her family members say her energy and outlook towards life is something they love the most about her. “She’s always had a happy spirit and I can‘t remember her ever letting things get to her,” daughter Norma Bennett said. Other family members also continue to lean on Marsh for her strong supportive words of wisdom. “When things didn’t go my way, she would always just tell me, it doesn’t matter just keep going,” Great Grandson Ryan Bennett said.
When asked Marsh what she will never forget she said, “A good life, my family and good friends.”
Our news team attended Marsh’s 105 Birthday celebration Saturday where she was surrounded by six generations of her family, including some of her 20 grandchildren and 15 great-grandchildren.
Theona Marsh has lived in Kennewick for seven years after selling her farm and retiring. She was born to Simon and Anna Zorn Wiedrich on the Palouse River in Winona, Washington. Theona was raised on the banks of the Palouse, with her siblings on their family farm.
Her father Simon Wiedrich was known for his love of animals and many times had his bands of sheep around that he ranged from Wenatchee into Idaho, taking the ferry across the Snake River. Marsh rode a horse to school during her childhood.
Marsh later married Eugene Marsh where they made their home just down the road in Winona Washingotn as well. There is where the two raised their crops and three children, Norma Marsh Bennett, Patricia Marsh Norris, and Manny Marsh. Marsh’s children say growing up on the farm with their mother and father was one of the best parts of their childhood.
“It gave us an opportunity to appreciate the things in life,” Marsh’s 87-year-old daughter Norma Bennett said.
Marsh and her husband Eugene drove school busses for over 30 years in LaCrosse, Washington another town just 20 minutes away from their farm. The two were well known in that community as well.
Theona and Gene eventually sold their farm and retired in LaCrosse. Theona remained in LaCrosse, living on her own after Gene died, until approximately seven years ago when she moved to an assisted living home in Kennewick, WA.
When our news team asked Marsh what the secret to living a long life was she said, “kids and your family are the most important. Sleep, eat, and just live it.”
Marsh has never had a glass of alcohol or smoked anything in her 105 years of living. She has never had any surgeries, will rarely take an Aspirin for pain and family members who look after her say they really try to make sure she drinks a lot of water.
“We don’t really know why, but she’s never been sick and we think she just has really good genes,” Norma Bennett said. Marsh can hear and see fairly well and is still sharp.
During Marsh’s lifetime, she has been to Australia, Alaska, Ireland and enjoyed traveling to several other places in Europe. One of her fondest memories was riding a mule down to the Grand Canyon.
Her family members say her energy and outlook towards life is something they love the most about her. “She’s always had a happy spirit and I can‘t remember her ever letting things get to her,” daughter Norma Bennett said. Other family members also continue to lean on Marsh for her strong supportive words of wisdom. “When things didn’t go my way, she would always just tell me, it doesn’t matter just keep going,” Great Grandson Ryan Bennett said.
When asked Marsh what she will never forget she said, “A good life, my family and good friends.”
Theona Augusta Wiedrich Marsh was born August 7, 1912 and celebrated her 105th birthday a few days early Saturday in Kennewick.
Our news team attended Marsh’s 105 Birthday celebration Saturday where she was surrounded by six generations of her family, including some of her 20 grandchildren and 15 great-grandchildren.
Theona Marsh has lived in Kennewick for seven years after selling her farm and retiring. She was born to Simon and Anna Zorn Wiedrich on the Palouse River in Winona, Washington. Theona was raised on the banks of the Palouse, with her siblings on their family farm.
Her father Simon Wiedrich was known for his love of animals and many times had his bands of sheep around that he ranged from Wenatchee into Idaho, taking the ferry across the Snake River. Marsh rode a horse to school during her childhood.
Marsh later married Eugene Marsh where they made their home just down the road in Winona Washingotn as well. There is where the two raised their crops and three children, Norma Marsh Bennett, Patricia Marsh Norris, and Manny Marsh. Marsh’s children say growing up on the farm with their mother and father was one of the best parts of their childhood.
“It gave us an opportunity to appreciate the things in life,” Marsh’s 87-year-old daughter Norma Bennett said.
Marsh and her husband Eugene drove school busses for over 30 years in LaCrosse, Washington another town just 20 minutes away from their farm. The two were well known in that community as well.
Theona and Gene eventually sold their farm and retired in LaCrosse. Theona remained in LaCrosse, living on her own after Gene died, until approximately seven years ago when she moved to an assisted living home in Kennewick, WA.
When our news team asked Marsh what the secret to living a long life was she said, “kids and your family are the most important. Sleep, eat, and just live it.”
Marsh has never had a glass of alcohol or smoked anything in her 105 years of living. She has never had any surgeries, will rarely take an Aspirin for pain and family members who look after her say they really try to make sure she drinks a lot of water.
“We don’t really know why, but she’s never been sick and we think she just has really good genes,” Norma Bennett said. Marsh can hear and see fairly well and is still sharp.
During Marsh’s lifetime, she has been to Australia, Alaska, Ireland and enjoyed traveling to several other places in Europe. One of her fondest memories was riding a mule down to the Grand Canyon.
Her family members say her energy and outlook towards life is something they love the most about her. “She’s always had a happy spirit and I can‘t remember her ever letting things get to her,” daughter Norma Bennett said. Other family members also continue to lean on Marsh for her strong supportive words of wisdom. “When things didn’t go my way, she would always just tell me, it doesn’t matter just keep going,” Great Grandson Ryan Bennett said.
When asked Marsh what she will never forget she said, “A good life, my family and good friends.”
Our news team attended Marsh’s 105 Birthday celebration Saturday where she was surrounded by six generations of her family, including some of her 20 grandchildren and 15 great-grandchildren.
Theona Marsh has lived in Kennewick for seven years after selling her farm and retiring. She was born to Simon and Anna Zorn Wiedrich on the Palouse River in Winona, Washington. Theona was raised on the banks of the Palouse, with her siblings on their family farm.
Her father Simon Wiedrich was known for his love of animals and many times had his bands of sheep around that he ranged from Wenatchee into Idaho, taking the ferry across the Snake River. Marsh rode a horse to school during her childhood.
Marsh later married Eugene Marsh where they made their home just down the road in Winona Washingotn as well. There is where the two raised their crops and three children, Norma Marsh Bennett, Patricia Marsh Norris, and Manny Marsh. Marsh’s children say growing up on the farm with their mother and father was one of the best parts of their childhood.
“It gave us an opportunity to appreciate the things in life,” Marsh’s 87-year-old daughter Norma Bennett said.
Marsh and her husband Eugene drove school busses for over 30 years in LaCrosse, Washington another town just 20 minutes away from their farm. The two were well known in that community as well.
Theona and Gene eventually sold their farm and retired in LaCrosse. Theona remained in LaCrosse, living on her own after Gene died, until approximately seven years ago when she moved to an assisted living home in Kennewick, WA.
When our news team asked Marsh what the secret to living a long life was she said, “kids and your family are the most important. Sleep, eat, and just live it.”
Marsh has never had a glass of alcohol or smoked anything in her 105 years of living. She has never had any surgeries, will rarely take an Aspirin for pain and family members who look after her say they really try to make sure she drinks a lot of water.
“We don’t really know why, but she’s never been sick and we think she just has really good genes,” Norma Bennett said. Marsh can hear and see fairly well and is still sharp.
During Marsh’s lifetime, she has been to Australia, Alaska, Ireland and enjoyed traveling to several other places in Europe. One of her fondest memories was riding a mule down to the Grand Canyon.
Her family members say her energy and outlook towards life is something they love the most about her. “She’s always had a happy spirit and I can‘t remember her ever letting things get to her,” daughter Norma Bennett said. Other family members also continue to lean on Marsh for her strong supportive words of wisdom. “When things didn’t go my way, she would always just tell me, it doesn’t matter just keep going,” Great Grandson Ryan Bennett said.
When asked Marsh what she will never forget she said, “A good life, my family and good friends.”
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