Family and friends will gather to celebrate the life of Beverly Ruff Wyman on Saturday, February 25th from 2 – 4 p.m. in the Johnson-Danielson Funeral Home, 1100 N. Michigan St. Plymouth. Bev passed away at her home in the company and care of her family and Center for Hospice volunteers on Friday evening, February 17, 2012.
Bev, 79, said in a pre-arrangement interview, “I’ve had a blessed life. I had a wonderful husband and children. I have been blessed with a fantastic family and friends and I have no regrets.”
Bev, diagnosed with bone cancer in October, 2011, came home to Plymouth from her home in Bradenton, Florida in January. There she loved to be during our cold winter months to visit the ocean so she could walk and shell the beach at her very special place in this world, South Lido Beach. She stated, “I knew it was time to come home and I am good with that.”
Born in Plymouth, the daughter of Elson and Loretta (Handy) Ruff on November 28, 1932, Bev was a cheerleader and played the clarinet in the high school band. She graduated from Plymouth High School with the class of 1950.
She met Jerry Wyman, the love of her life, a Warsaw High School graduate, while in school. “It was a little odd,” she said, “being arch rival schools, but in that year, we discovered there were cute boys in Warsaw too …and vice versa.”
They were married in St. Thomas Episcopal Church, Plymouth, on Sept. 5, 1953. Jerry passed away in August of 2001 after 48 years of marriage.
Bev worked at Treat’s For Her for 15 years and at Mary’s Shoppe in Culver, part-time, for 15 more.
A member of the Plymouth Country Club, she was an enthusiastic golfer, a member of Tri Kappa and the president of the local chapter of the American Cancer Society. She was a life-long member of St. Thomas Episcopal Church, Plymouth.
Bev was extremely talented and interested in all sorts of crafts. She enjoyed every kind of craft that used her dexterous and skillful hands. She was a seamstress, making her daughter’s clothes as well as her own and creating bridesmaids, prom dresses as well as dance costumes. “I loved to sew,” she said. “I must have learned it from my grandmother.” Bev was also a collector of angels which showed greatly in her home. To her family and dear friends she was our “Angel” on earth, always putting others before herself. It’s a comfort to us now that she truly has her “wings” so she may continue to watch over us all.
Bev, always energetic, sunny and positive, will be greatly missed by her two children: Kimberly Miller (Steve McCombs), Covington, IN., and Thad Wyman (Lisa Tyler), Plymouth. Two grandchildren, Lauren Herrmann, Portland, OR., and Courtney Herrmann, Bloomington, IN., her brother, Bud Ruff and wife Rusty, Marco Island, FL., his children, Renee, Shelly, Ramona and Steven Ruff and Aunt, Joy Klapp, Winterhaven, FL., all surviving.
Bev has asked that any memorials in her name be made to the Center for Hospice Care, 112 S. Center St. Suite C, Plymouth, IN 46563 or The Boys & Girls Club of Marshall County, 314 E. Jefferson St., Plymouth, IN 46563, so that others may benefit.
Jennifer Oliver Houin says
Mrs. Wyman was the very first person to introduce me to \”retail\”. I loved working for her and will truly miss her! Always a ray of sunshine when I walked in those front doors! To have another Angel like Bev is awesome!! Thad I am very sorry to hear about your loss!
Sincerely,
Jennifer Oliver Houin
Manny Caban says
Thad & Lisa, I am so sorry for your loss. May God be with you and all of your family at this time.
Damaris Story says
I have known Bev for many yars..always remembering how kind she was to the underclassman I was..always a cheerful greeting. I will miss seeing her, having always enjoying talking to her when we met..
Damaris Story
Sandy Master says
Kim and Thad. I am so sorry to hear about your mom. So many wonderful memories. Glad I got to talk to you Kim, and your mom at the Bluebarry Fest. I will be thinking about you this week and hopefully see you on Saturday. Hold your memories close. I still talk to my parents nearly every day. Still miss them so much. I am sure Courtney will have a hard time with this. I could always feel their closeness. Love ya, Sandy
Jeff Jones says
I am so sorry to hear about Bevs passing. She was a wonderful lady and I will always remember the many times she and Margot (mom) seemed joined at the hip and doing so many things together starting at Treats. They were alike in so many ways and dressed alike and many mistook them as sisters. I am so sorry for your loss, but the many memories will take even a deeper meaning in your years ahead. Jerry and Bev were great people and they are together again !
Jeanie Martin says
I am saddened to hear of the loss of Bev. However, I am sure she and Jerry are together dancing after a long time apart! I Met Jerry and Bev while working at the country club. They were such a sweet and super nice couple!
My sympathy goes out to their beloved children and family!
Millie Ditmire says
I am so sad to read of Bev\’s passing. I worked with Jerry for several years in the insurance agency & met Bev through him. I remember Bev working for Mr. T at Culver City Drugs, Treats for Her & then I worked with her at Mary\’s Shoppe. Her talent & gift for decorating was wonderful & we marveled at her ambition & agility in climbing & moving around. She always thought & cared for others & even in her illness she thought about me when my husband passed away in January & sent me a sympathy card. That\’s Bev!!!!! She will truly be a busy angel. My sincere sympathy to all of her family.
cliff zeider says
Bev. Was a wonderful lady and will be missed by all who was fornuate enough to have known her.
Shirley A. Gidley says
Bev worked hard, played hard, and cared for many. God bless.
V Richard Miller says
Jane and I were sadden to hear of Bev\’s passing. She was a great, cool lady that we were proud to call a friend. Our thoughts and prayers are with the family
Karla Mitchell says
Bud & Family
So sorry to hear about Bev. My prayers are with all of you. Please extend my sympathy to Beverly\’s children.
Robyn Hammonds-Mevis says
Kim and Thad . . . . . Oh my, I am so sorry to hear this. Had no idea she was ill or I would have stopped in to see her when I was home. What a very VERY special lady to me, we had a lot of great times together!! My days at Treats For Her are so very special to me, and she is the main reason for that!! But, she was welcomed with open arms that is for sure. Please feel the prayers through this difficult time for you. Such awesome memories that I will always have!
Mary Ann (Lewis) Colvin says
Kim and Thad: Heard that your mom wasn\’t well, but was shocked to hear the news of her passing…made me very sad…she was the older sister I never had..really was a good friend..I have many good, good memories…she got me my first job with T…and helped me out so many times…with boy friends…even helped me out when I got my ears pierced and couldn\’t get them turned at night..ran down the hill and Bev was the one to my rescue!! She is a wonderful lady…may she rest now in peace….
Wish I could be with you on Sat. but I will be in Tennessee, my youngest grandson turns 2…I will be with you tho in spirit..and remembering….Mary Ann
John Wilcher says
Our little angel has spread her wings and flew up to heaven into the loving arms of God. He opened up the pearly gates so Bev could pass and now she is in the promise land where little angels go.
Rest in Peace Little Angel, I LOVE YOU SO!
John Wilcher
Rose & Leo Mistowski says
Words can not express the loss we are feeling. It is so difficult to look out our window and not be able to give a yell or see her working on her mobile as we have done for so many years. We know that she is in a better place.
Rose & Leo
Marily & Rob Penny says
Our deepest sympathy as you go thru the loss of your mother, our friend Bev. She will be sadly missed. We could always count on her everytime we visited my father that she knew what was going on and keeping things intack the best she could considering my brothers collections. She was always there for them without a question but always a opinion that meant something.
Marily & Rob Penny
John Wilcher\’s daughter & son in law
Kirk Wilcher\’s sister & brother in law
Kirk Wilcher says
Words can not express the loss that you must be going thru at this time. Bev has been my \”Little Angel\” for the last 4 yrs and in my live the past 6 yrs since I returned home to care for my parents. In the final stages of mothers days on this earth 3 yrs ago she was there for all of us. In the past 3 yrs since mothers going home Bev has been my guiding light not only when she was in Bradenton and down the street, but even when she was home in Plymoth, she was only a phone call away and would always be understanding and guiding me in the right direction. She was the balance between dad and I on so many occasions. She is truely missed in my daily life and thought of many times thru out the day. When she arrived in Bradenton this year I knew what was going on in her life but had no idea what to expect. On my daily visits I couldn\’t believe what a difference roughly 6 months had made in my Angels life. To realize that she was no longer living and only exsisting here became more difficult daily. Not just for her but for us that loved her so dearly. We tried all we could to help her get stronger but nothing was working. I think the hardest thing I had to face was her telling me she was going home to Plymouth. I knew in my heart she was ready to go home to God. And I surely hope he had Heaven clean and organized because if it wasn\’t it is now that Bev is there. And I miss her so! But to know that she is no longer in pain and suffering makes my acceptance of my loss tolerable. I know she will always be my guiding light and will always feel her presence daily. Bev has made such a difference in my life and thanks to her I know I am a better person. Bev I Love and Miss You and look forward to the day that we are together again.
All My Love,
Kirk Wilcher
Doug Wahl says
Well, hard to start with such a wonderful women. All of J st in Bayshore Windmill Village will miss her
happy smile and personality, always the first to volunteer to help when needed and yell at me for not spraying her weeds when she was not here. She was a great friend and will be missed dearly.
So Miss Bev, I am hoping you are in a place better than this, if not I will probably be joining you one day.
Doug Wahl
Bomber Wickey says
Thad and Bud:
I am so sorry to hear of Bev\’s passing. She was such a classy and loving person. She will be missed greatly.
You are in our prayers.
Bomber Wickey
Doug Yockey says
Thad & Lisa, and Bud,
I am so sorry for your loss. You are in my thoughts & prayers, especially during your time of bereavement. I\’m glad I got to meet Bev, but didn\’t get to know her too well. The one thing I\’ve gathered from others who knew her, is that she may have been tiny in stature, but she had a gian heart! God bless her & may He bless all of her family with His solace.
Doug Yockey
Brett Boomershine says
Thad & Family
Sorry to hear about your mom. We are so glad that we got to meet her.
She was a very sweet lady!
Brett & Stephanie Boomershine
Plymouth, In
Cindy Riester says
Kim and Thad;
Your mom\’s smile and personality could light up a whole room. She not only left her mark in Culver , but Plymouth and Florida also as I can tell by the wonderful remarks made by everyone. Your parents together were a stunning couple and everyone loved them. It\’s just comforting to know they are together again. Thoughts and prayers, Cindy Riester
Tom & Gloria Franko says
Our deepest sympathy to Bev\’s family..we knew Bev and her husband from their many visits to our
SCHOOP\’S restaurant and more recently she was our neighbor on Queen Rd. She was always kind and pleasant and will be dearly missed. We have been in Florida for 3 mos and didn\’t know she was ill.
Sincerely, Tom & Gloria Franko
Jennifer Oliver Houin says
Mrs. Wyman was the very first person to introduce me to \”retail\”. I loved working for her and will truly miss her! Always a ray of sunshine when I walked in those front doors! To have another Angel like Bev is awesome!! Thad I am very sorry to hear about your loss!
Sincerely,
Jennifer Oliver Houin
Manny Caban says
Thad & Lisa, I am so sorry for your loss. May God be with you and all of your family at this time.
Damaris Story says
I have known Bev for many yars..always remembering how kind she was to the underclassman I was..always a cheerful greeting. I will miss seeing her, having always enjoying talking to her when we met..
Damaris Story
Sandy Master says
Kim and Thad. I am so sorry to hear about your mom. So many wonderful memories. Glad I got to talk to you Kim, and your mom at the Bluebarry Fest. I will be thinking about you this week and hopefully see you on Saturday. Hold your memories close. I still talk to my parents nearly every day. Still miss them so much. I am sure Courtney will have a hard time with this. I could always feel their closeness. Love ya, Sandy
Jeff Jones says
I am so sorry to hear about Bevs passing. She was a wonderful lady and I will always remember the many times she and Margot (mom) seemed joined at the hip and doing so many things together starting at Treats. They were alike in so many ways and dressed alike and many mistook them as sisters. I am so sorry for your loss, but the many memories will take even a deeper meaning in your years ahead. Jerry and Bev were great people and they are together again !
Jeanie Martin says
I am saddened to hear of the loss of Bev. However, I am sure she and Jerry are together dancing after a long time apart! I Met Jerry and Bev while working at the country club. They were such a sweet and super nice couple!
My sympathy goes out to their beloved children and family!
Millie Ditmire says
I am so sad to read of Bev\’s passing. I worked with Jerry for several years in the insurance agency & met Bev through him. I remember Bev working for Mr. T at Culver City Drugs, Treats for Her & then I worked with her at Mary\’s Shoppe. Her talent & gift for decorating was wonderful & we marveled at her ambition & agility in climbing & moving around. She always thought & cared for others & even in her illness she thought about me when my husband passed away in January & sent me a sympathy card. That\’s Bev!!!!! She will truly be a busy angel. My sincere sympathy to all of her family.
cliff zeider says
Bev. Was a wonderful lady and will be missed by all who was fornuate enough to have known her.
Shirley A. Gidley says
Bev worked hard, played hard, and cared for many. God bless.
V Richard Miller says
Jane and I were sadden to hear of Bev\’s passing. She was a great, cool lady that we were proud to call a friend. Our thoughts and prayers are with the family
Karla Mitchell says
Bud & Family
So sorry to hear about Bev. My prayers are with all of you. Please extend my sympathy to Beverly\’s children.
Robyn Hammonds-Mevis says
Kim and Thad . . . . . Oh my, I am so sorry to hear this. Had no idea she was ill or I would have stopped in to see her when I was home. What a very VERY special lady to me, we had a lot of great times together!! My days at Treats For Her are so very special to me, and she is the main reason for that!! But, she was welcomed with open arms that is for sure. Please feel the prayers through this difficult time for you. Such awesome memories that I will always have!
Mary Ann (Lewis) Colvin says
Kim and Thad: Heard that your mom wasn\’t well, but was shocked to hear the news of her passing…made me very sad…she was the older sister I never had..really was a good friend..I have many good, good memories…she got me my first job with T…and helped me out so many times…with boy friends…even helped me out when I got my ears pierced and couldn\’t get them turned at night..ran down the hill and Bev was the one to my rescue!! She is a wonderful lady…may she rest now in peace….
Wish I could be with you on Sat. but I will be in Tennessee, my youngest grandson turns 2…I will be with you tho in spirit..and remembering….Mary Ann
John Wilcher says
Our little angel has spread her wings and flew up to heaven into the loving arms of God. He opened up the pearly gates so Bev could pass and now she is in the promise land where little angels go.
Rest in Peace Little Angel, I LOVE YOU SO!
John Wilcher
Rose & Leo Mistowski says
Words can not express the loss we are feeling. It is so difficult to look out our window and not be able to give a yell or see her working on her mobile as we have done for so many years. We know that she is in a better place.
Rose & Leo
Marily & Rob Penny says
Our deepest sympathy as you go thru the loss of your mother, our friend Bev. She will be sadly missed. We could always count on her everytime we visited my father that she knew what was going on and keeping things intack the best she could considering my brothers collections. She was always there for them without a question but always a opinion that meant something.
Marily & Rob Penny
John Wilcher\’s daughter & son in law
Kirk Wilcher\’s sister & brother in law
Kirk Wilcher says
Words can not express the loss that you must be going thru at this time. Bev has been my \”Little Angel\” for the last 4 yrs and in my live the past 6 yrs since I returned home to care for my parents. In the final stages of mothers days on this earth 3 yrs ago she was there for all of us. In the past 3 yrs since mothers going home Bev has been my guiding light not only when she was in Bradenton and down the street, but even when she was home in Plymoth, she was only a phone call away and would always be understanding and guiding me in the right direction. She was the balance between dad and I on so many occasions. She is truely missed in my daily life and thought of many times thru out the day. When she arrived in Bradenton this year I knew what was going on in her life but had no idea what to expect. On my daily visits I couldn\’t believe what a difference roughly 6 months had made in my Angels life. To realize that she was no longer living and only exsisting here became more difficult daily. Not just for her but for us that loved her so dearly. We tried all we could to help her get stronger but nothing was working. I think the hardest thing I had to face was her telling me she was going home to Plymouth. I knew in my heart she was ready to go home to God. And I surely hope he had Heaven clean and organized because if it wasn\’t it is now that Bev is there. And I miss her so! But to know that she is no longer in pain and suffering makes my acceptance of my loss tolerable. I know she will always be my guiding light and will always feel her presence daily. Bev has made such a difference in my life and thanks to her I know I am a better person. Bev I Love and Miss You and look forward to the day that we are together again.
All My Love,
Kirk Wilcher
Doug Wahl says
Well, hard to start with such a wonderful women. All of J st in Bayshore Windmill Village will miss her
happy smile and personality, always the first to volunteer to help when needed and yell at me for not spraying her weeds when she was not here. She was a great friend and will be missed dearly.
So Miss Bev, I am hoping you are in a place better than this, if not I will probably be joining you one day.
Doug Wahl
Bomber Wickey says
Thad and Bud:
I am so sorry to hear of Bev\’s passing. She was such a classy and loving person. She will be missed greatly.
You are in our prayers.
Bomber Wickey
Doug Yockey says
Thad & Lisa, and Bud,
I am so sorry for your loss. You are in my thoughts & prayers, especially during your time of bereavement. I\’m glad I got to meet Bev, but didn\’t get to know her too well. The one thing I\’ve gathered from others who knew her, is that she may have been tiny in stature, but she had a gian heart! God bless her & may He bless all of her family with His solace.
Doug Yockey
Brett Boomershine says
Thad & Family
Sorry to hear about your mom. We are so glad that we got to meet her.
She was a very sweet lady!
Brett & Stephanie Boomershine
Plymouth, In
Cindy Riester says
Kim and Thad;
Your mom\’s smile and personality could light up a whole room. She not only left her mark in Culver , but Plymouth and Florida also as I can tell by the wonderful remarks made by everyone. Your parents together were a stunning couple and everyone loved them. It\’s just comforting to know they are together again. Thoughts and prayers, Cindy Riester
Tom & Gloria Franko says
Our deepest sympathy to Bev\’s family..we knew Bev and her husband from their many visits to our
SCHOOP\’S restaurant and more recently she was our neighbor on Queen Rd. She was always kind and pleasant and will be dearly missed. We have been in Florida for 3 mos and didn\’t know she was ill.
Sincerely, Tom & Gloria Franko