Ruth Grant
August 13, 2012
Ruth Grant, 91, passed away Monday, August 13, 2012, at Parkridge Nursing & Rehabilitation Center in Pleasant Hill.
Ruth was born June 23, 1921, in Houston, Missouri, to Charles and Beulah West. She was a graduate of East High School. Ruth worked as a bookkeeper for Cohen’s Food Town for 25 years, and she had also worked for Sink Paper Co. She was a member of Pleasant Hill Church of Christ and a very active member of the Pleasant Hill community, where she served on various boards over the years. Ruth was an avid Cubs fan!
Ruth is survived by her daughter, Rosanne (Cliff) Van Vleet; son, Rick (Ellen) Grant; brothers, Bob and James West; five grandchildren; and six great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents; husband of 50 years, Ralph; brothers, Clarence and Charles West; and her sister, Lu Johnson.
Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m., Friday, August 17, 2012, at Hamilton’s Funeral Home, 605 Lyon Street, followed by burial at Oakwood Cemetery. Visitation will be held from 6 to 8 p.m. Thursday, at the funeral home.
Memorial contributions may be directed to Pleasant Hill Church of Christ or the Pleasant Hill Women’s League.
The family would like to extend a special thank you to the staff at Parkridge Nursing & Rehabilitation Center for the love and care Ruth received.
Online condolences may be expressed at:
www.HamiltonsFuneralHome.com
Ryan Omvig
08/20/2012
Rick and family, I am very sorry for your loss. I work with Rick and if he is a reflection of his mother then she must have been a great person. My prayers go out to your family.
Bob Holliday
08/17/2012
While I did not personally know Mrs. Grant I sure know Rick. Knowing Rick as I do I would have to say that Mrs. Grant and her late husband both must have been terrific people as their son is a good man and great friend. Undoubtedly the same can be said for Rick's sister, Rosanne.
My most sincere condolences to the Grant family.
Janice Grant Specker
08/16/2012
My heart is so sad for you and your family tonight. May you have comfort knowing your Mom was one of the best. Never saw her without a smile on her face growing up! Hugs to you all!
Barb Sink-Krusenstjerna
08/16/2012
I will always remember Ruth at the office at Sink Paper downtown. She was always kind and supportive of me when I started there in the 80's. Ruth was very kind hearted. My condolences, Barb
Susan Hukle
08/16/2012
Rosanne, Rick & families,
I am sure glad I was able to stop by on Sunday to visit your mom and all of you. Your mom was a great Aunt to me, I always enjoyed our visits. She will be missed by all.
Love you guys!
Carla Mahaffey
08/15/2012
It has been a joyful pleasure to take care of your loved one.I am and always will be fond of Ruth.I will hold on to that fondness to try and become a better nurse.
shelly farnsworth
08/15/2012
so sorry for your families loss, may you find comfort that she is resting in peace in heaven will all that have passed before her .god bless Roseann shelly farnsworth .
Terri Akins
08/15/2012
God love her, May she rest in Peace, what a great lady she was! With a beautiful smile. I loved both her and Ralph!
Jo and Dave Edgar
08/14/2012
After a lengthy journey, your Mom is finally at peace and at rest. I'm sure she appreciated the love and care you all gave to her, especially in these last difficult days. Our thoughts and prayers are with you. Jo and Dave Edgar