Yesterday morning, around 830am our time, Grandma Ruth passed away at home surrounded by family. She was a few weeks shy of turning 99...such a long and wonderful life.
Born in 1910, she arrived on the scene only a few years after Ford offered the first car for sale. She was four when the first world war broke out...she lived through the Great Depression and was a young woman on the cusp of her 30's when the second world war broke out. She gave birth to and raised two sons, one of whom she outlived. Grandma also outlived Grampa Elmer...and although she missed him and talked about him every day, she managed to live the rest of her life with happiness and a joy that was infectious.
Having lived almost a 100 years, Grandma was able to watch as the world changed around her...not only on a global scale, but right in her own backyard. She was also fortunate to live long enough to be able to know not only great grandchildren,but Great GREAT Grandchildren!
Grandma will be missed by all who knew and loved her. She was a part of a family that is large and loving and joyous and her presence will be missed for many many years to come.
We are Thankful for her long life and the fact that almost right up until the end, she was able to get around on her own and enjoy a daily routine. She is with Grandpa Elmer now and that brings a comfort to our hearts....
She was a neat old lady...as Grandma herself would say 'She was a real corker'.
RIP Grandma...we love you.
Hugs to all,
Jaye
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