Sharon K. Ruth
March 20, 2012
Sharon K. Ruth, 69, was born March 20, 1943, in Des Moines, and passed away March 20, 2012, at Mercy Medical Center of cancer.
Sharon worked as a bookkeeper for Hilltop Clinic for 10 years. She later worked as a food demonstrator for Sam’s Club, retiring in 2003. Sharon was a longtime member of Bloomfield United Methodist Church. She also enjoyed being a member of the Red Hat Society. She loved her many pets and at one time was the largest parakeet breeder in Iowa.
Sharon is survived by her husband of 32 years, Ron Ruth; children, Mary (Gary) Livingston, Loretta Cox and Don (Debbie) Cox; step-children, Chuck Ruth and Mary Ann (Kirk Jefferson) Ruth; grandchildren, Angel Clark, Chris Livingston, Jacob Ruth and Cecilia Jefferson; great-grandchildren, Ginger and Autumn Hyatt; sisters, Frances (Don) Skoog, Sandy (Joe) Medina, Lorraine (Jim) Myers, Carol Ruth and Sharol Griffon; and many nieces, nephews, other extended relatives and friends. She was preceded in death by her parents, William LaFavor and Mary Borrell; brother, William LaFavor; and sisters, Berna Joens and Linda Sheffer.
Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Friday, March 23, 2012, at Bloomfield United Methodist Church, 5930 Indianola Avenue. Burial will follow the service at Laurel Hill Cemetery. Visitation will be held from 6 to 8 p.m. Thursday, at Hamilton’s Funeral Home, 605 Lyon Street.
Memorial contributions may be directed to the family.
Online condolences may be expressed at:
www.HamiltonsFuneralHome.com
Annette (neighbor)
03/27/2012
I am sorry to hear of Sharon's passing. She was my neighbor for about 2 yrs. She was a very loving and caring person. She will definately be missed.
Missy Schutt
03/23/2012
Ron,Mary,Loretta,Don and Angel,
I'm so very sorry about Aunt Sharon passing!You know that she is
with Grandma,and my mother,Aunt Linda and the rest of our family now!
She is in no pain anymore.She will always be with you guys!She loved you
so much!I'm so sorry that I can't come in person to let you guys
know this!
Love,
Missy Joens Schutt
Ed & Linda Payne
03/22/2012
We're sorry for the loss of your mother, Don. May peace be with you and Debbie during this sad time. You are in our thoughts and prayers. We love you.
Scott and Becky Ruth
03/22/2012
Ronnie,
Becky and I are very sorry for your loss. She will be missed.
We are sorry we couldn't be there but our hearts and prayers are with you during this difficult time.
Love,
Scott and Becky
Kimberly (Ruth) Davis
03/22/2012
God Bless the famiy at this time. Sharon's smilling face will be missed at the family get togethers. Love to my family.
Donna (Anania) Reich
03/22/2012
Ron and Family,
You are in my thoughts and prayers. I spent many Friday afternoons with Sharon, my mom, and the ladies at the beauty shop. I always looked forward to seeing Sharon and discussing all the latest "news." Mom passed in December and I hope there is a beauty shop in Heaven for all the ladies to reunite. I know this is a sad and difficult time but I hope it helps knowing that others care and are praying for you.
Linda & The Glad Hatters
03/21/2012
Sharon was a very special person. We enjoyed being together in the Glad Hatters (Red Hat Society). We will miss her at our meetings, social events and family get togethers. Our deepest sympathy to the family and friends.
Val VanDerSluis
03/21/2012
I work with Sharon's daughter, Mary, and I feel for Mary and all of Sharon's family in this time of loss. Sounds like Sharon was a beautiful person, inside and out, and I know she will be missed. Take care, Mary. We're thinking of you here at the station.