Ruth L. Andrews, 93, a 3rd Road Bremen resident, passed away following an illness, at her home at 2:12 P.M. on Saturday, January 5, 2013.
Ruth was born in Argos, Indiana on the 22nd of June in 1919. She was the daughter of Frank S. and Golie A. (Stults) Ruffing.
She graduated from Argos High School in 1938.
On February 11, 1939, in Argos, Ruth and Donald E. Andrews were married. The family moved to their Bremen farm in 1945. Donald passed away, after 70 years of marriage, in May of 2009.
A very active woman, Ruth was an accomplished homemaker active in running the farm. She maintained the bookwork and often drove the grain truck. Ruth loved gardening vegetables and flowers. Many enjoyed her wonderful cooking, she baked lovely and delicious wedding cakes. She enjoyed mushroom hunting as well as scouting for arrowheads. A rescue animal advocate, she sheltered her kitties, pet dog Taco a Chihuahua and also cared for the Marten houses on the property. Ruth also enjoyed Country Western music.
Ruth is survived by three daughters. They are: Linda A. (Robert) Annis, Remington, Indiana, Donna R. Miller, Bremen and Sandra K. (David) Lawton of South Bend. Five grandchildren also survive. They are: Christine (Jim) Thayer, Monticello, IN, Julie (Barry) Litt, Longmont, CO., Shelly Hall, Plymouth, Shawn (Angie) Reed, Plymouth and Shane (Leila) Reed, Lebanon, IN.
Eight great-grandchildren survive as well. They are: Koen, Mikayla, Jared, Amanda, Kait, Shelby, Blake and Morgan.
Ruth, in addition to her husband and parents, was preceded in death by three brothers and one sister.
Visitation for Ruth will be held on Tuesday, January 8th, 2013, from 4 to 8 p.m. in the Johnson-Danielson Funeral Home, 1100 North Michigan Street, Plymouth and for one hour prior to funeral services to be held in the funeral home on Wednesday, January 9th, 2013, at 11 a.m. The Rev. John Perkinson pastor of the Shiloh Wesleyan Church will officiate.
Interment will follow funeral services in the New Oakhill Cemetery.
Memorial gifts in Ruth’s memory may be made to The Center for Hospice Care Center 112 S. Center St., Plymouth, IN 46563 or the Marshall County Humane Society P.O. Box 22, Plymouth, IN 46563.
Nanette Miller Durbin says
My prayers go out to you Sandy, Donna ,Linda and family I have so many fond memories of your mother. She was a great Lady
Becki Felten says
We send our condolences to Linda, Donna, Sandy and their families. May God hold all of you in the palm of His hands. Becki (Hampton) and Paul Felten
Jerry & Judy Graddy says
Linda & Bob,
You have our depest sympathy.
Kim Miley says
Donna and family, So sorry to hear about the passing of your mom. I will remember her beautiful smile. Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this time of sorrow.
Dan and Kim Miley
Roger and Carolyn Kelly says
Dear Friends,
We are sorry to learn of Ruth\’s passing; she is a great lady and will be missed. Probably the last time we saw her was at the truckstop east of Plymouth and Don said they had recently celebrated an anniversary. God bless you.
Sincerely,
Roger and Carolyn Kelly
Marcia Rettinger says
I would like to express condolences for my family to yours.. Ruth and Don farmed the ground of my grandparents\’s farm for many years. I attended school with their children. Ruth was the sweetest,caring person, she will be greatly missed. Marcia & Bob Rettinger, Virginia Brown
Kenneth says
We were very sorry to hear of Aunt Ruth\’s passing. She was a wonderful, kind and wise person. We will miss her.
Wanda Lattimer says
Donna – My thoughts and prayers are with you at this time. I will always remember your mom
allowing us to \”mess up\” her kitchen when we made our own potato chips! She was a great lady
with a beautiful smile.
Wanda (Sanborn) Lattimer
Nanette Miller Durbin says
My prayers go out to you Sandy, Donna ,Linda and family I have so many fond memories of your mother. She was a great Lady
Becki Felten says
We send our condolences to Linda, Donna, Sandy and their families. May God hold all of you in the palm of His hands. Becki (Hampton) and Paul Felten
Jerry & Judy Graddy says
Linda & Bob,
You have our depest sympathy.
Kim Miley says
Donna and family, So sorry to hear about the passing of your mom. I will remember her beautiful smile. Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this time of sorrow.
Dan and Kim Miley
Roger and Carolyn Kelly says
Dear Friends,
We are sorry to learn of Ruth\’s passing; she is a great lady and will be missed. Probably the last time we saw her was at the truckstop east of Plymouth and Don said they had recently celebrated an anniversary. God bless you.
Sincerely,
Roger and Carolyn Kelly
Marcia Rettinger says
I would like to express condolences for my family to yours.. Ruth and Don farmed the ground of my grandparents\’s farm for many years. I attended school with their children. Ruth was the sweetest,caring person, she will be greatly missed. Marcia & Bob Rettinger, Virginia Brown
Kenneth says
We were very sorry to hear of Aunt Ruth\’s passing. She was a wonderful, kind and wise person. We will miss her.
Wanda Lattimer says
Donna – My thoughts and prayers are with you at this time. I will always remember your mom
allowing us to \”mess up\” her kitchen when we made our own potato chips! She was a great lady
with a beautiful smile.
Wanda (Sanborn) Lattimer