Ruth Kendall
August 12, 2011
Ruth Beatrice Kendall, 82, passed away unexpectedly Friday August 12, 2011 at her home.
Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Tuesday, August 16, 2011 at Hamilton’s Funeral Home, 605 Lyon Street, followed by burial at Laurel Hill Cemetery. Visitation will be held from 5 to 7 p.m. Monday at the funeral home.
Ruth was born October 7, 1928 to Leonard and Lucille Williams-Davis in Des Moines, Iowa. She married Harry Kendall on June 30, 1957 and they loved each other for 54 years until his passing in 2006. Now they are together forever.
Ruth enjoyed puzzles, reading, and the Food Network. She loved to tell us stories about her life to make us feel better about any problems we faced as we grew. She was a friend to everyone. Ruth could sit down next to a person and start talking to them as if she knew them her whole life. There were no strangers to Ruth Kendall, just friends she hadn’t met yet.
Ruth was preceded in death by her mother, Lucille and stepfather, William Davis; her father, Leonard Williams; and her husband, Harry Kendall. She is survived by her children, Cody Vincent, Angea Kendall, Andrew Kendall, and Gigi Beeler; and six grandchildren.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Animal Rescue League of Iowa or the American Diabetes Association.
Online condolences may be sent to www.HamiltonsFuneralHome.com.
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Bob
08/15/2011
Very sad for the family. Tough to lose such a loving mother and life loving person.
Ruth was special.
God will draft her in the 1st round.
Darlene Blair
08/15/2011
Angie
I just wanted to let you know my thoughts and prayers are with you.
Darlene
Dan and Phyllis Rupprecht
08/15/2011
To the Angie, Andrew and Gigi:
We were saddened to see the passing of your mother, Ruth.
We were your neighbors in Pleasant Hill for several years. You mom was always so kind to us and sometimes took carry of our children when they were small. Our deepest sympathy to all of you... We will say prayers for the family as you get through the loss.
God Bless, The Rupprecht Family
Sheri Lawrence
08/13/2011
Sending my deepest sincere sympathy to all of you during this most difficult time. You're in my thoughts and prayers during this time.