"To Pansy's family: I worked for Pansy in the court system quite a few years ago. She was a very good employer. My sympathy to you all."
In loving memory of
Pansy Purrington
October 17, 1916 - June 6, 2014
Pansy (Soleta) Purrington was born on October 17, 1916, in Windom, Minnesota to Fred and Louise (Dally) Soleta. She was baptized and later confirmed at Our Savior's Lutheran Church in Windom. She received her education from Windom High School. After high school, Pansy moved to Minneapolis, Minnesota for a short period before moving back to Windom.
On July 3, 1938, Pansy was united in marriage to Marvin Purrington in Minneapolis. This marriage was blessed with two sons, Dwayne and Dwight. Pansy worked at the Wolf's Store in Windom and worked for the county superintendent of schools for Cottonwood County. She then worked as the Clerk of Court for many years in Cottonwood County. Marvin passed away in 1981. After his death, Pansy continued to live in Windom and in 1995 she moved to Mankato, Minnesota.
Pansy passed away on Friday morning, June 6, 2014 at the Mayo Health Systems Hospital in Mankato at the age of 97.
Pansy was a member of the Hosanna Lutheran Church in Mankato where she was very active in the Ladies Aid. She was also a Red Hatter in Mankato and a member of the Minnesota Clerks of Court Association. She enjoyed traveling to many places, playing cards, and spending time with her grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Pansy will be remembered for her famous Rice Krispy Bars.
She is survived by her son, Dwayne Purrington of Minneapolis; daughter-in-law, Lois Purrington of Olivia, and daughter-in-law, Carol Purrington of Marshall; four grandchildren; eight great-grandchildren; three siblings, Lester Soleta of Windom; Delores Fast and her husband, Harry, of Mankato; and Bernetta Maras of Windom; and other relatives.
She was preceded in death by her parents; husband, Marvin Purrington; son, Dwight Purrington; and five siblings, Vernon Soleta, Violet Arndt, Clarence Soleta, Edith Arndt, and Lennie Soleta.
Blessed be the memory of Pansy Purrington.
Tributes
"I had the pleasure of befriending Pansy while she was living in Mankato. She always had a smile and a cup of coffee to share. She was a lovely women."
"I can't remember a time that I did not know Pansy. First, as a dear friend of my grandparents, Roy & Josephine Schmidt, and later as a part of the "county family" as the courthouse. She was always very professional as well as professionally dressed. My condolences to her friends and family remaining. Know that she has now joined other members of her family and friends with her Savior, Jesus."
"I remember Pansy from when she was Clerk of Court in 1980 when I started working in the Courthouse. She was such a professional lady. I admired and respected her. She dressed so nice and was very kind. I saw her a few years ago in Mankato and we visited about old times in the Courthouse. She didn't seem to age. My sympathies are with you."
"I don't ever remember a time when I didn't know Pansy. Wolfs, and Court house. My thoughts are. with her remaining family. Such a nice and pretty Lady."
"My best memories are of Pansy telling stories at family gatherings. Stories of growing up in a different age when thing were very different and learning more about my dad, aunts and uncles from an older sisters view. Wisdom I will cherish and share as well. Rest in peace Aunt Pansy."