Gary T. Soule, age 76, passed away on April 16 after a 17-month valiant fight against Acute Myeloid Leukemia (AML).
Gary is survived by the love of his life, Ellen Nisenson Soule, his sisters-in-law Judy (Hank) Goldstein, Barbara (Carl) Lee, and his many devoted nieces, nephews and cousins.
He was deliberate, thoughtful, intentional, jovial, appreciative, respected and respectful of others. Words mattered in his life and law practice. He was an avid sports enthusiast especially when it came to the St. Louis Cardinals and college teams, and was a golfer and tennis player for many years. Gary was a proud member of Sigma Alpha Mu fraternity. Those who dined with him remember Gary always tucking his napkin into his collar.
Gary was born in St. Louis to Jack and Anita (Sandler) Soule. He graduated from University City High School in 1965, earned a bachelor’s degree from the University of Missouri – Columbia in 1970 and his law degree from St. Louis University School of Law in 1974. He practiced law in St. Louis until 2023 and served on the Clayton Board of Adjustment for many years, serving as its Chair from 2000-2023. During his distinguished legal career, he also served as an Assistant Prosecuting Attorney in St. Louis County, as a founding member and past president of Collaborative Family Law Association of St. Louis and represented clients in family, estate planning, probate and small business matters. Gary was a longtime volunteer and committee chair with the Adult Day Care program at the St. Louis Jewish Community Center.
The family is appreciative of all the care and support from Dr. John DiPersio and the entire medical team at Siteman Cancer Center and his many friends who helped him through his cancer journey. The family also wishes to express its appreciation to Loretta and Rita, Gary’s secretaries for more than 20 years.
A funeral service will be held at Berger Memorial Chapel, 9430 Olive Boulevard, St. Louis, Missouri 63132 on Sunday, April 21, 2024, at 10:30 am, followed by a graveside burial at B’nai Amoona Cemetery, 930 North and South Road, St. Louis, Missouri 63130. The service will be live streamed and can be accessed on the Berger Memorial Chapel website bergermemorialchapel.com
Shiva will be at the Soule home, 11 Bon Aire Dr. Olivette, Missouri 63132 on Sunday, April 21, from 5:00 pm to 8:00 pm, with minyan service beginning at 5:30 pm.
In lieu of flowers, contributions can made to: Dr. DiPersio’s Blood Cancer Research Fund at Siteman Cancer Center, MSC 1082-414-2555, 7425 Forsyth Blvd., St. Louis, MO 63105. Please indicate the gift is to Dr. DiPersio’s Research in memory of Gary Soule by writing a memo on your check. You can also give online at siteman.wustl.edu/tribute by typing in “Dr. DiPersio’s Research” after selecting “Other – Designation”; Central Reform Congregation, 5020 Waterman, St. Louis, MO 63108; or to a charity of your choice.
