Ruth E. Lounsbury
February 27, 2013
Ruth E. Lounsbury peacefully passed into eternity to be with her Lord and Savior on February 27, 2013. Services will be held on Wednesday, March 6, 2013 at 10:00 a.m. at Hamilton’s on Westown Parkway, 3601 Westown Parkway in West Des Moines, IA. Family will greet friends on Tuesday evening from 6 to 9 p.m. also at the funeral home.
Ruth was born on October 2, 1921 in Warren County, Iowa and was raised on the family farm. Her parents were Lee and Elizabeth Perry; she had an older sister Mary Ellen, a younger brother Ralph and a younger sister Virginia, all have preceded her in death. As a child Ruth rode her pony to a rural Warren County school. From her youth she was gifted with a beautiful lyric soprano voice and was often asked to sing at many church and community events.
She graduated from Indianola High School in 1939 as a National Merit Scholar and was also presented with a scholarship to Simpson College. She then completed Normal School Training and taught in several “one room” rural Warren County Schools.
In 1945 she was joined in marriage to Perry William Lounsbury an active duty member of the Army Air Corp. To this union six children were born. She was a very involved parent in their children’s school activities, PTA, and Scouts. She and her husband regularly attended and raised their family in a non-denominational Christian Fellowship. She was a co-founder with her husband of Lounsbury Landscaping, and she did the public relations and office work from the family home.
She was widowed in February 1986, but continued to participate in Christian Woman’s Club attending and hosting Fellowship Bible Coffees in her home. She loved to travel, and enjoyed attending the many school and sporting events of her ten grandchildren.
Ruth had 90 wonderful healthy, active years of life which touched and blessed many. She will be missed by all who knew her caring and thoughtful ways.
She is survived by her six children, daughters: Rebecca, Vivian, and Carol Beth; sons: Perry Wesley (DeeDee), Andy (Brenda), and Ben (Jean); her ten grandchildren: Andrew, Hannah, Jessie, Shelby, Chaney, Natalie, William, Lauren, Lee and Luke.
A Special Thanks to Mercy Hospice in Johnston for their excellent compassionate care during her last days spent on this earth!
Memorial contributions may be directed toward the Commerce Community Church for the Bell Tower Fund.
Phyllis Tucker
03/07/2013
I remember your mother fondly and always looked forward to hearing from her at Christmas. I was a neighbor of hers as a small child when we lived on Des Moines Street. Becky and my brother, Dennis, and I played together.
I know you will really miss your mother. A couple of years ago when we were visiting in Iowa, I tried to call her to go see her but she was out of town I found out later.
So sorry I didn't get to see her.
When my mother was ill before she passed, your mother and Becky came to see her and I got to see her then. That was in 1996. I am now 70 years old and live in Indiana. How great that we stayed in touch over the years. I look forward to seeing her in eternity.
Kim G & Judy B
03/07/2013
Our prayers and thoughts are with you during this time. May God hold you close and comfort you and give you peace. We loved taking care of your Mom she will always be remembered as our Sunshine lady! She was a blessing and an inspiration to be around.
Deana Brewer Rador
03/06/2013
Your Mother was always such a gracious lady. I have not seen her in over 50 years but I will always remember how she treated everyone and how she loved the Lord. My thoughts and prayers will be with your family - especially Becky and Vivian - my childhood playmates.
Roger & Pam Roossinck
03/05/2013
Our special thoughts and many prayers are with all of you now. "Forever With The Lord".
Love In Him,
Roger & Pam (Renaud) Roossinck
John R. Brown & Family
03/05/2013
Ben & Family -
I'm sorry to hear of your moms passing, thoughts are with you all in this incredibly tough time. Thinking of you all.
John
Dave & Doris Todd
03/04/2013
I am Sorry for your Loss, but we know where your Dear Mother is now, which is so much better. Wish I could be there, as I haven't seen any of you in many years. I have fond memories of both your folks, and you all. Take care, and know we are praying for you. We will all be together again, where we will never part. Our Lord is coming soon!!!
Dave & Doris Todd
Paul&Skeets Clarke
03/03/2013
It was a joy to talk to your mother.she was very up lifting.She will be miss.
Margo (Pratt) Armel
03/03/2013
Your mother was always truly a joy to be around. Now, all of our "Sewing Bee Mommas" are together again in their heavenly bodies rejoicing with the Lord!
Lizabeth (Beth) Brinkmeyer Osborne
03/03/2013
What a grand lady your mother was. It always was a treat to stay overnight in your home. May all of you feel the comfort of God's arms around you during this time, looking to the day when we'll all be together in God's heavenly kingdom.
Jeanne Rock
03/03/2013
I am sorry for the loss of your Mom and Grandmother. She was such a beautiful person so full of grace and sense of fashion and love of her family and friends.
Jane McDaniel
03/03/2013
Memories of your Mom are among my treasures; so good to know she's no longer troubled by an "earthly tabernacle"...."'Tis not far off, the hour when Christ will claim His own"
Nancy (Clayton) Phillips
03/02/2013
What wonderful memories I have of dear Ruth. She was always such a joy to be around, and she will be missed. It such a comfort to know she is rejoicing with her Lord and Savior, and we have the joy of knowing we will be reunited soon.
Steve & Sylvia Perry
03/02/2013
Aunt Ruth was such a treasure. We always enjoyed our time spent with her. Our prayers are with all the family at this time. We know she is with the Lord and that is a comfort.
Diane & Mark Willits
03/01/2013
What a beautiful lady! We were blessed to have her as our dear Aunt Ruth. She was always kind, thoughtful, and loving. So thankful she is having a wonderful reunion with Uncle Perry, Grandma & Grandpa Perry, her sisters and brother, etc. We will miss her!
Rich Wells
03/01/2013
Ben and family,
Although we were saddened by your loss, we hope you take the time to positively reflect on and remember what was obviously an extremely full, productive and loving life.
Our thoughts are with during these times.