Obituary of
Whitten, Ruth Elizabeth
Ruth Elizabeth Whitten was born inĀ West Orange NJĀ on February 20, 1933 to Lee and Francis Slockbower. Ā She passed away on July 9, 2014 at home with her husband Bill and son Craig by her side.Ā Ruth was the youngest of four children.Ā Growing up in New Jersey, Ruth loved the New Jersey seashore where she spent summersĀ at the family's seaside cottage.Ā After graduating from Glen Ridge High School, Ruth eventually worked as a stewardess with Eastern Airlines, which fostered her passion for traveling.Ā She met William H. Whitten ("Bill") on the beach in Miami on one of her trips.Ā They were married in Linwood NJ on February 24, 1962 and settled in Dallas in 1972.
Ruth was an avid bridge player, participating in several regular bridge groups and any other game she could find. She enjoyed exercising daily.Ā After her children were grown, she worked part-time for James Avery, a jeweler.
In addition to raising her family, Ruth displayed her care for others by volunteering in hospitals and care facilities throughout her lifeĀ and delivering meals with Bill for Meals on Wheels.Ā She was a member of Northwood Woman's Club, a philanthropic group of ladies,Ā for 40 years and cherished the friends she made in that organization.Ā Ruth enjoyed visiting with her friends every week at theĀ 24/7 SundayĀ school classĀ at Lover's Lane Methodist Church.
Ruth and Bill shared a love of travel and were fortunate to visit many countries in Europe, Asia, Australia and Africa.
She is survived byĀ immediate family of herĀ husband Bill andĀ her two sons Christopher Scott and Michael Craig.
A celebration of Ruth's life will be held in Dallas at Lover's Lane Methodist Church onĀ August 11, 2014 at 11:00 am.Ā In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Salvation Army, 8787 N. Stemmons Fwy, Suite 800, Dallas, TX, 75247.
Please send family condolences and sign the guestbook on this website.
Tribute Wall of Whitten, Ruth Elizabeth
Dear Bill, Chris, and Craig,
We were so sorry to read of Ruth’s death. She was such a lovely person. Please accept our deepest sympathy.
Susan and Gerry Urbach
Susan and Gerry Urbach
Thursday October 13, 2022
Dear Bill, Chris, and Craig,
We were so sorry to read of Ruth's death. She was such a lovely person. Please accept our deepest sympathy.
Susan and Gerry Urbach
You will be surely missed by so many friends. We send our thoughts and prayers for you and for Bill, Chris and Craig.
Gail Mersbach
Thursday October 13, 2022
You will be surely missed by so many friends. We send our thoughts and prayers for you and for Bill, Chris and Craig.
You will be surely missed as you were such a good friend to many. Prayers and love to you Bill, Craig and Chris. You were always there for Ruth. Love Gail and Dave
Gail & Dave Mersbach
Thursday October 13, 2022
You will be surely missed as you were such a good friend to many. Prayers and love to you Bill, Craig and Chris. You were always there for Ruth. Love Gail and Dave
Dear sweet Ruth…such a treasured friend. I pray that Harry has greeted you with a big hug. Though away you are in my heart.
Phyllis Lucas
Thursday October 13, 2022
Dear sweet Ruth...such a treasured friend. I pray that Harry has greeted you with a big hug. Though away you are in my heart.
Dear Bill, Chris and Craig,
Ruth leaves a huge void. She was such a dear friend. She was surrounded by love in her last months. Love, Jo North
Jo North
Thursday October 13, 2022
Dear Bill, Chris and Craig,
Ruth leaves a huge void. She was such a dear friend. She was surrounded by love in her last months. Love, Jo North