Remembering Ruth, Fun loving. Enjoyed bantering with others. A quick smile and hearty laugh. Those who knew her loved her. After her retirement in 1979 she became a proud, 20 year plus Red Cross Volunteer at Oakwood Hospital. Her last "assignment" was in the Out-Patient surgery Department. One of her duties was stocking poles with IV bags. She worked in a broom closet size space which she called her "Office". On Mondays - her duty day - the nurses would hang a sign over the door, "Ruth's Office". Did that make her day - WOW!! The nurses would always invite her to join them for any special lunch/celebration. Ruth was also a member of the Oakwood Foundation. Ruth loved to travel - 2 trips to Europe with her friend, Josie. Trips with Sharon to Kinwah Island, SC - Point West in Holland, MI, LaJolla and Palm Desert, CA. Sports - High School Basketball. She played some tennis, enjoyed bowling, belonged to a League. Golf - the "Hole In One" no doubt the highlight. Music - The sounds of a full orchestra. Musical Productions, the last one she saw was "Mama Mia"!. She thought it was one of the greatest. She had the CD and never tired listening to the upbeat, toe tappin sounds. She would sing the offbeat renditions of "The Sweetheart of Sigma Chi", "September Morn" and several others. Singing "MacNamara"s Band" she put her heart and soul into it and at the end enjoyed a hearty laugh. Only a thumb nail sketch but some highlights of her life and the things she enjoyed. Ruth lived life to its' fullest, enjoyed being with her friends. Camaraderie - Happy times - Simple pleasures, what more could one ask? Ruth has left a void in many people's lives, especially mine, Sharon In her guestbook, please share your special memories