Eula Mae Hash

Eula Mae Phelps Hash June 6, 1932 to January 13, 2021 Visalia, CA - Eula Mae was born to Ray Phelps and Gracie (White) Phelps on June 6, 1932 in Inola, Oklahoma and departed this life on January 13, 2021 in Visalia, California to be with her Lord at age 88 years. Eula Mae is preceded in death by her beloved husband, Richard Hash, daughter, Karen Ann Hash, her parents, and sister Bulah Faye Coulter. She is survived by her sons, Richard Hash (Nicki) of Visalia, California, Russell Hash of Emmett, Idaho, and daughter, Ronda Hash of Visalia, California. Grandchildren Daniel Hash (Angela), Kathleen Hash, David Bruce, Breana Fincher and Justin Hash, two great-grandchildren Noah and Dayva, sister-in-law, Linda Hash, cousin, Joann Main, and many nieces and nephews, and great-nieces and nephews. Eula Mae was born in Inola, Oklahoma on a farm where the Phelps family lived until it was lost in the Dust Bowl of the 1930s. Her father secured employment in the oil fields in Wasco, California, and the family packed up the car with what it would hold moving west to live in a migrant shack until they could afford to rent a house. The family later moved to Visalia where Eula Mae attended a two-room country school, Elbow Creek, until 8th grade. She attended Visalia Union High School graduating in 1950. Eula Mae spoke often of fun times in high school with her best friends, Delores and Colleen. In 1949, Eula Mae met the love of her life, Richard Hash, in math class. They married on March 18, 1950, settling into a little farm house on one of the Hash family ranches. Eula Mae worked at Lindsay Olive Plant until the children came and always kept books for the couple's growing farming business. They were more than a married couple, they were partners in their lives together, building from scratch a successful farming corporation. For nine years Eula Mae lovingly cared for Richard in their home after he became bed bound until his death on March 21, 2004. She remained in the family home until she joined him in heaven. Eula Mae was a life long member of Visalia First Baptist Church (Gateway) serving as a Deaconess, until her later years when she became a member of Prosperity Avenue Baptist Church in Tulare. Ever the consummate volunteer, Eula Mae contributed to and chaired many committees in multiple organizations and at church. After her daughter Karen was born with down syndrome, Eula Mae became active in the Visalia Association for Retarded Citizens, raising money for the needs of disabled children and teaching classes at First Baptist Church on caring for disabled children. Eula Mae was a member and often leader of women's Bible studies and other various Christian women's groups, and was a long time member of the Prospectors group for christian couples. Her artistic talents were utilized in sewing costumes and applying makeup for the church's productions of Handel's Messiah for many years, and the Christmas Round the Table Carol Sing where she was in charge of the stage decorations and contributed to the entire set that surrounded the Fellowship Hall. The First Baptist Day Care was another passion of Eula Mae's, wherein she was a member of the Board of Directors, taught sewing to the fourth, fifth and sixth grade girls, and opened her home to the entire staff every year for an Appreciation Day dinner party. She worked tirelessly in chairing and contributing to the annual Christmas Boutique selling handmade crafts to raise funds for the day care. Eula Mae and Richard also hosted many other events for the church in their beautiful backyard, including the Labor Day picnic for church staff and Banquet for the Visalia Christian Women's Club. Every spring she planted and grew begonias with Richard to hand out to all the women in the church on Mother's Day. Her artistic talents were again utilized in praise of the Lord with decorating the front of the sanctuary with stunning orchid displays. Eula Mae's joy of gardening was extended to membership with the Terra Cotta Garden Club and Acorn Garden Club. She joined in her husband's passion for orchids becoming a member of the Central California Orchid Society, entering floral arrangements and displays at the annual show, wherein she won numerous awards, including Most Outstanding Orchid Display. In support of the many agriculture programs, Eula Mae was a member of the California Women for Agriculture, Cotton Wives, Tulare County Farm Bureau Federation, and a leader with the Outside Creek 4-H Club, participating in teaching, sponsoring and fundraising. Eula Mae volunteered as room mother for all three of her children and could always be counted on for assistance at the Annual Open House. Eula Mae gave selflessly with a Christian heart to those less fortunate, whether it was needed funds, to sponsor a teenager on mission trip, a refrigerator for a young minister or a handmade dress for a little girl. The funds she received from her mother's estate were donated to retiring missionaries, who were then able to purchase supplies for the landscaping their yard, which they promptly named Gracie's Garden. Her children always could count on financial assistance when needed, a helping hand in their homes and a home cooked meal whenever they were at her house. No one made Christmas better than Mom. Eula Mae will be remembered by all for her giving spirit, unconditional love for her family and unwavering faith in the Lord. Visitation will be held 4-7pm Tuesday, January 26th, 2021 at Salser & Dillard Funeral Chapel, 127 E. Caldwell Ave., Visalia. Graveside services will be held 10:30am Wednesday, January 27th, 2021 at Visalia District Cemetery, 1300 W Goshen Ave, Visalia. Services have been entrusted to Salser & Dillard Funeral Chapel. Memorial Tributes and condolences may be offered by logging onto www.salseranddillard.com.

Eula Mae Hash

June 6, 1932 - January 13, 2021