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Karen Ayers Weir posted a symbolic gesture
Wednesday, July 1, 2015
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I knew this precious woman and for a time many years ago lived with her and her mom Edna. I am saddened that she is gone and sending my very belated sympathy
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Debbie L. Hartsoch posted a condolence
Saturday, February 19, 2011
Dear mom, Even after all these years (Feb 19, 2011), we still grieve for you. I continue to hold all that you have taught me, showed me, shared with, and experienced with me. Granny has remained strong and has been very happy. She loves feeding the squirrels and birds and watching them through the same window you used to look through...our little backyard paradise. February has always been a very hard month for us...loosing both you and dad. I brag to everyone that we had great parents. I know you and dad are together, maybe on different sides of heaven, but together watching over us. I owe all my career success to you both. You are deeply missed. Please say hello to Shelley Miller for us. I did hold her in my heart despite the feelings between us. I love you. Keep flying the clouds, I am always watching. btw, you have another great grand child...we call her our little Ruthie. debbers
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Shane posted a condolence
Wednesday, January 7, 2009
My heart breaks and reaches out to everyone who was touched by "my Ruth". Where do I start? I was abandoned, forgotten, not liked, not loved, felt hated, abused physically and mentally, This was all I knew of a parental motherly figure. I was hated for being me, my color (race) I hated myself for being me. Life was not a good life at all till there was You. You certainly did not have to and I never knew why you wanted to, You were someone I did not belong to and I certainly was an outcast and no part of really anyone's life. When I was a boy you smiled at me, you laughed with me but never at me. You held me and took me in on cold nights. You made sure I was not forgotten, you liked me for my imperfections. You loved me as your own (you always said you wanted to adopt me)I knew I was loved. With you I was safe, I saw a love I couldn't grasp (you broke through my walls of mistrusts You became a mother that I never forgot and never will. I wish I could have seen you cry, hurt and want help because I would have treated you like you loved me. How lucky are those who knew "my Ruth", how blessed are those who loved "my Ruth", how fortunate are those who laughed with "my Ruth". Forever touched is the person who for a moment met "my Ruth" my heart Will never forget you. You are a Mother of the lost, the beat and broken down(people like me). I love you and I will NEVER forget your kindness to a wandering kid like me. You made me strong and today, I love my son the way you loved me. Thank you for being you. May the wind be about your back, the sun upon your face, may the wings of destiny carry you aloft as you dance and shine with the stars. Shane
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Laurie Eldredge posted a condolence
Friday, February 18, 2005
Dear Edna, Bo, Billy, Debbie & Terri, Ruth meant so much to me.She started out being my second sponser. Our friendship grew from there. We learned from each other about life. She would listen to the things that I had done in my 5th step & never once judge me. She thaught me how to accept people for who they were not for what they did. I thank her every day for that. I took her for her first camping trip. After that she fell in love with the mountains & trees. I took her & Billy to Yellowstone with my kids for the first time before she moved back to Corpis Cristie. Even though we were miles apart we remained the best of friends. She was there for me when I lost my son & my mother. She helped me to be able to deal with life again & take care of the rest of my family. Then she moved up to be with her daughter in Washington. Before she knew she had cancer I went to see her & help her because she was in pain. I was able to give back a little of what she had given me. When she found out she was terminal she called me & we cried together. She was much more then a sponser & a friend. She was & is my sister. She would call me late at night to talk. I will miss those calls & I will miss her deeply. I watched her help so many people in the time I knew her & I have no dought that she will earn her wings & be on her way to helping others again. I want to thank Jeannie, Mat, Shelley & every one else that has helped her when her family & old friends could not be there. My love & prayers are with you all. Her sister, Laurie
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Maxine Keeton posted a condolence
Friday, February 18, 2005
Thinking of you in your time of loss. I've missed her. I sure was wanting to keep in contact with her when she moved up there. Alice told me of her illness. Sorry for your loss.
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Mary Voelker-Ozant posted a condolence
Thursday, February 17, 2005
We will always remember Miss Ruthie as a loving person, caring for all. For her love of animals, her giving nature. May she rest in peace but be remembered loving by all. Mr. & Mrs. G. Ozant Corpus Christi, Tx
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Debbie Hartsoch posted a condolence
Tuesday, February 15, 2005
Today we will bury my mother. I never thought that both my parents would decease before my daughter graduated school, or any of their grandchildren for that matter. Nor, can I imagine how it feels to loose your only child. Our plan was simple; move mom up to the beautiful northwest to seek medical help to find out what was wrong with her, move granny up shortly after, then after mom was treated, the two of us (mom & I) would provide the best life possible for the balance of granny
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Martha Mary Stefek and family posted a condolence
Monday, February 14, 2005
Dear Edna and family of Ruth, We are so sorry to hear of the passing of Ruth. We have so many fond memories of you and Ruth from her elementary school days at Corpus Christi Cathedral school. Mother (Martha Stefek) remembers taking care of Ruth after school while you, Edna, worked during those younger years of Ruth's life. Little Ruth had so much spunk,energy and determination! Daughters, Martha Ann, Mary, Josie and Patricia (even though Josie and Tricia were little) also remember Ruth, almost as though she were part of the family. Unfortunately, we did not keep in close touch with you and Ruth, but the time and distance has not kept you far from our hearts. We also remember the time when Mary visited Ruth in Idaho several years ago,and how much that meant to Mary. Ruth was so very generous to her childhood friend! We were so touched that you included a picture of Mary and Ruth from that visit in the "photographic memories" section. We did not realize that Ruth was ill and were so shocked at her death. We will pray for you and Ruth and your family. Our sincere condolences and know that you will be in our thoughts and prayers! Martha Stefek and family
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Troy & Bobbie Adler, Vickie Bolus, Sonia Gomez, & Federal Iron Crew posted a condolence
Monday, February 14, 2005
From all of us at Federal Iron & Metal, our thoughts and prayer are with you all.
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Kelly Foreman posted a condolence
Monday, February 14, 2005
Shelley Miller has talked so much about Ruth that I have come to know her through my friend. I just wanted you to know that she touched lives, even those of strangers and neighbors. Kelly - California
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Billy Hartsoch posted a condolence
Monday, February 14, 2005
Mother, When I was real young, living in Austin, I used to cry for days, wondering when you would come back. I remember wanting nothing more than my mommy. Those were mean days. I had dreams they took me to visit you but then they would not let me stay, they said you had to get better. I like to go to bed early and wake up early. I like to see things happen, I hate sitting around and yaking all the time. But I remember all the nights we used to stay up talking. I remember those late nights when I was a kid. You would wake me up and make brussel sprouts smothered in butter. We would talk about God and such. You have a spititual side to you I have seen in few other people. You hurt so much in life, but you thought about things and taught me to think about things. You wanted good for other people but I remember you always in pain. I can't stand to see pain and people hurt. I wish I had the ability to have become a medical doctor only to stop pain. But I can do what I can do with this life you gave me. Christ is creating and building- building up other people. You taught me to be like him. That's what I can do everyday in my own hard way until either you come back for me or I find you again.
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OLSEN JOHNSTON FAMILY posted a condolence
Monday, February 14, 2005
We love you and want to support you any way you feel fit. Know that you remain in my prayers. Your family has been such a blessing to my, and I love you for the love that you and your mother Ruth showed me. Remember that we love you and we are a phone call or foot step away.
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Cyndi Barber posted a condolence
Monday, February 14, 2005
Dear Aunt Edna, Grandma Alice, Bo, Debbie, Goober, Billy and the rest of the family and friends: My love goes out to all of you. I'm sorry for your great loss. I wish I could be there to comfort you. The cousin Ruth I will always remember was a lovely daughter, loving mother, a caring niece and cousin, but above all these things, she was a beautiful person and friend to everyone she met. She loved her mother, her children and grandchildren with all her heart. She was a good friend to many people, always having a smile and a warm hug to give. She will surely be missed. Thank you for sharing with us the wonderful pictures of Ruth and the family. E-mail me anytime. It's been so long since I've talked to any of you. Love, Cyndi and Family
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Vickie Jeter posted a condolence
Monday, February 14, 2005
Ruth was my first sponsor that carried me through all the happenings that goes on when your new to sobriety. She was so precious, I felt like I could tell her anything in the world and she would never judge me. She had the spirit that could carry me where I needed to be. I will never forget my third step prayer with Ruth. Her wolf dog (Atkin)was there with us and insisted on licking the tears from my face through out the whole prayer. What a special life memory to have. Ruth was so energetic and full of life and was the perfect sponsor for me. She took me sky diving (in my first year of sobriety) and was on the ground waiting for me with those beautiful open arms--the open arms you see in most of her pictures. Ruth, I hope you know how many lives you have touched. God knew that I needed you. Thank you so much for listenig to me and loving me and most of all Thank you for you and your sobriety that gave me hope that I could live life with out drugs. I will always love you and carry all those special moments in my heart. Love you so much Vickie
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Debbie (Lucas) Tyra & Family posted a condolence
Monday, February 14, 2005
Dear Aunt Edna and Ruth's Children & Grand Children, I am very sorry to hear of the loss of Ruth. She was a very sweet lady and was there for me when my husbanc and I were in need back when I was pregnant with my first child Heather. I know she will be sadly missed by all. Please keep you heads up and be strong because I am sure that is what she would want. I am sorry we can't be there for you, but you are all in my thoughts. Love, Debbie, Uncle John's youngest daughter.
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Charmaine Beseda posted a condolence
Monday, February 14, 2005
Aunt Edna I am so sorry to hear of Ruth's passing on. I am glad to know she is no longer suffering. My thoughts and prayers are with you and I miss you.
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Holly Powers posted a condolence
Sunday, February 13, 2005
When I Met Ruth A recent arrival to the south Texas scene, I was the new kid in town until I met Ruth on a fateful Halloween night. She took me into the folds of her world that was full of young women like me, struggling to turn a broken life around. We were so young, and most of us quite lost. She opened her heart to us and allowed us to be in a holding pattern, while she nourished our spirits and fed our bodies with lots of coffee and nicotine! She nurtured so many fallen angels brought to the door of her world by God
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Peggy Hennessey posted a condolence
Sunday, February 13, 2005
Dear Billy & Debbie & Families I am very sorry to hear of your mothers passing! I know you will miss her very much! She was a very kind person. I will never forget the time I spent with you in your home. At that time you called me Aunt Peggy! I love you very much !! I am so sad to have lost touch with you! I have missed out on seeing your kids and sharing your lives. Hopefully one day we can meet again. Again, I am very sorry about your mom. Please call on me should you ever need anything. You are in my thoughts and prayers! God Bless You
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Frankie Jean Dickens posted a condolence
Sunday, February 13, 2005
I'm a cousin to Ruthie,I lived with her and Edna in Corpus Christi Tx. when I was 17. That was in 1957. She was a beautiful little girl, I lived with them all that summer and worked as a usherette in a theater. I enjoyed them both very much.I think Ruthie looked a lot like my Mother, Eunice Dickens.I wish I could have met all of her Family after she grew up. I'm very sorry to hear of her passing. With lots of love Frankie!!!
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Jeannie David posted a condolence
Sunday, February 13, 2005
In the very short time I have known Ruth I have come to love her like a mother. I do not know anyone I would like to spend 7 hours (with 2 smoke breaks) at walmart with but, with Ruth it was an adventure I will never forget. She was the shopping queen. She taught me to not only look but to see everything around me and to take my time. I will miss her being right next door. She is the one who told me she knows about earth, now it is time for her to explore heaven. I know she will make as much of an impression there as she did here. I love her so much. I cannot say good bye so I will say untill me meet again.
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Holly Mobley posted a condolence
Saturday, February 12, 2005
I remember Ruth full of life for not only herself but others around her. Whay stands out in my mind the most is my sponsor taking me to her sponsors home to do my 3rd step prary. This day has always remained in my heart and forever will. You helped so many people and I believe truly you will others continue to forever. You will live on in our hearts Holly Mobley
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Shelley Miller posted a condolence
Saturday, February 12, 2005
From the day I met Ruth, she was always thinking of others. There she was, thin and frail from the chemotherapy, asking me if I needed any help with anything while I was moving in next door. The first week I was there, we spent hours on the front porch, talking like we'd known each other for years. I don't think she ever met a stranger ! If she taught me anything, it was her "credo"...."Do Life !" I will "do life", Ruth...and I will carry you with me through all of the rest of it. I love you and I will miss you always. Shelley
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Favian R. Wininger posted a condolence
Friday, February 11, 2005
Dear Edna, I'm so sorry. Even though the distance is far, I am there with you, remembering Ruthie as I knew her to be, lively and fun and smart. I always recognized and especially appreciated her being her-own-self, proudly the individual, undaunted whilst portioning her peas from her carrots those afternoons at the L&R Cafe and more. My love is with you always, Favian "Butch"
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Chris Clanton posted a condolence
Thursday, February 10, 2005
Edna, Debbie and Family, It's difficult for me to believe that she is gone. It was only yesterday that we were children.....myself, Ruth, Randy and Linda. Randy preceded her and now the two of them are watching over all of us. Edna.....now my thoughts are on you....we are here for you. Know that we love you and understand how you are hurting. Be strong as I know you can be.... You are in my thoughts and prayers. Talk to you soon. Chris
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