Ruth E. Strait Robinson Johnson
April 30, 2013
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Ruth E. Strait Robinson Johnson, 96, passed away Tuesday, April 30, 2013.
Ruth was born August 16, 1916, in Des Moines, to William “Homer” and Fern Jane Strait. She worked as a “Rosie the Riveter” in Milwaukee during WWII and later at Iowa Methodist Medical Center. Ruth volunteered at Broadlawns Medical Center for many years. She was a member of Staves Memorial United Methodist Church, Eastern Star, and the Gold Club at Prairie Meadows. Ruth enjoyed gardening, making pickles and canning from her garden, baking cinnamon rolls, and league bowling.
Ruth is survived by her children, Mary Jane (Robert) Blair, Michael James (Debra) Robinson, Pamela (Peter) Rose, and Raymond (Ann) Robinson; grandchildren, Kyle, Cherie, Meghan, Elizabeth, Jennifer, and Kim; and many great-grandchildren, nieces, nephews, extended family members, and friends. She was preceded in death by her parents; two husbands, Leonard B. Robinson and Clyde F. Johnson; sisters, Zora, Dorothy, and Evelyn; grandson, Aaron Blair; and her son, Robert Lee Lack.
Funeral services will be held at 1 p.m., Saturday, May 4, 2013, at Staves Memorial United Methodist Church, 2747 Madison Avenue, followed by burial at the Masonic Cemetery. Visitation will be held one hour prior to the service Saturday, at the church.
Memorial contributions may be made to Staves Memorial United Methodist Church or Shrine Children’s Hospital.
Condolences may be expressed at:
www.HamiltonsFuneralHome.com
Lois Gray
05/04/2013
Ruth was on my bowling team (so was her sister Dorothy for a short time) and we remember the good time we had!
Ruth gave our team it's name which we still use to this day, THE POSITIVE THINKERS!
She was a fun person and I enjoyed knowing her.
My sympathy to all of her family at your loss. sincerely,
Lois Gray, a
positive thinker
Jennifer Hall
05/03/2013
Jennifer will miss you Ruth and to the family I am so sorry about your loss, I used to come and take care of her through Iowa Health Home Care. I will always remember her smile and her sense of humor, especially when I got my fake teeth. I will truly miss her, Ruth was a great, wonderful and caring lady. Ruth Rest In Peace and don't forget to keep watching The Price is Right and I luv you and I will miss you lots and to Ruth's family my thoughts and prayers are with you today and always.