Sophia B. Topp

Sophia Topp, 97, of Everett, Wash, went to be home with our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on Wednesday, May 7, 2014. She was born on December 5, 1916 to Albert and Clara Schroeder. She attended and graduated from school in Bordulac, ND. In 1939, she was united in marriage with Odin R. Topp in Kensal, ND. Odin and Sophia farmed near Grace City, ND, for the next seven years, after which they sold their farm and bought a hardware store in Grace City. She works at Topp Hardware Store while raising three sons, Gary, James and Gene. She was an avid gardener and quilter. They moved to West Seattle in 1966. Sophia worked at Goodwill on 4th Avenue and she was the Housekeeping Supervisor at the West Seattle General Hospital for several years. Following retirement Sophia and Odin lived in Everett. She was preceded in death by her husband, Odin; son, David; parents, Albert and Clara Schroeder; and siblings, Clarence, Paul and Margaret. Sophia is survived by sons, Gary (Dorinda), James (Patricia), Gene (Deborah); grandchildren, Kristi (Scott) Curtin, Lynne (Charles) Johnson, Steven (Dawn) Topp, Lisa, Kelly, Kathy, Rick (Jana); great grandchildren, Aaron (LeeAnn), Caleb, Samantha, Jocelyn, Mathew (Rachel), Robbie, Benjamin (Carrie), Miriam, Sarah, Shayna, Mikenze; and an additional 12 great-grandchildren and 12 great-great-grand children. A funeral service will be held at Evergreen Washelli Funeral Home, 11111 Aurora Ave N., Seattle, Wash, on Wednesday, May 14, 2014 at 12:00 p.m. In lieu of flowers, donations may be sent to Faith Lutheran Church in Everett or your favorite charity.