Ruth Stevens
July 04, 2014
Ruth Marie Albright Stevens was born February 6, 1928 in Des Moines, Iowa, the daughter of William and Ruth (Goetz) Albright. She graduated from Cornell College in Mt. Vernon, IA and proudly served her country in the US Army from August 1955 to January 1965. She was a member of First United Methodist Church, the Des Moines Chapter of the Order of the Eastern Star, Des Moines Shrine #43 Order of the White Shrine of Jerusalem, Netaker Temple #11 Daughters of the Nile, and American Legion Auxiliary Highland Park Unit #374.
Ruth passed away Friday, July 4, 2014 at Elim Nursing Home in Watertown, MN. She was 86 years old. She is survived by her son, Charles H. Stevens (Brenda); grandchildren, Cassandra, Charissa, Catherine, Corrine, Bernard, Brendan, and Cosette; and sister, Jane Ortmeyer (Howard). She was preceded in death by her parents and husband, Herbert Stevens.
Visitation will be held from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. Friday, July 11, 2014 at Hamilton’s Funeral Home, 605 Lyon Street, Des Moines. Funeral service will be 1:30 p.m. Saturday, July 12 at Wesley United Methodist Church, 800 East 12th Street, Des Moines, with burial at Laurel Hill Cemetery.
Memorial contributions may be directed to First United Methodist Church, 1001 Pleasant Street, Des Moines, IA 50309.
Condolences may be expressed at:
www.HamiltonsFuneralHome.com
Jody Miller
07/12/2014
My sincere sympathy to Charlie and all of Ruth's family. She was a faithful member of First United Methodist Church in Des Moines, Iowa and of United Singles. We shared many good times with her and enjoyed hearing about Charlie and his family. I am sure she will be missed by all who knew her. She was one sweet lady and a pleasure to know.
Janet Johansen Hockey
07/08/2014
Charlie and Family:
I am very sorry for your loss! Both my husband and I lost each of our parents. My prayers are with all of you at this difficult time. Take care.
Janet (Johansen) Hockey and Family
Richard & Phyllis Goetz
07/08/2014
We send our deep and sincere sympathy to Charlie Stevens, his family and Howard & Jane Ortmeyer..
Martha Goetz Mosher
07/08/2014
Love and support to you and all Ruth's family. She was my cousin and we kept in touch every Christmas. I will miss her.