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Whitten, Ruth Elizabeth

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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.

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  1. Susan and Gerry Urbach says:

    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

  2. Gail Mersbach says:

    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.

  3. Gail & Dave Mersbach says:

    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

  4. Phyllis Lucas says:

    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.

  5. Jo North says:

    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

5 thoughts on “Whitten, Ruth Elizabeth”

  1. Susan and Gerry Urbach

    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

  2. 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.

  3. Gail & Dave Mersbach

    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

  4. 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.

  5. 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

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