Ruth Yauk
December 09, 2014
Ruth Madeline Yauk, 92, passed away Tuesday, December 9, 2014 at her home in Des Moines.
Ruth was born November 3, 1922 in Des Moines, Iowa, the daughter of William and Florence (Gray) Perkins. She was a graduate of East High School, Class of 1940. Ruth married Charles Yauk on May 25, 1946 in Des Moines and they were blessed with 66 years together. As a younger person, Ruth worked as the Confidential Secretary to Harold Hughes when he served as governor and also when he served in the U.S. Senate. She retired in 1976.
Ruth was a talented oil painter, showing her work in many exhibits in Port Isabell, TX where she and her husband wintered. She liked reading, was an avid NBA fan, and enjoyed spending time with her dog, Maynard.
Ruth is survived by her sons, Dennis J. Yauk and Steven C. (Linda) Yauk, granddaughter, Stephanie (Paul) Wilber, great-granddaughters, Alayna and Meredith Wilber, and many nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her husband, Charles and her siblings, James Hibbs, Bernard Hibbs, Allen Hibbs, Opal Mapes and Donna Topp.
A graveside service will be held at 1:00 p.m. Friday, December 12, 2014 at Glendale Cemetery. Visitation will be held from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. Thursday, December 11, 2014 at Hamilton’s Funeral Home, 605 Lyon Street.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be directed to UnityPoint Home Hospice.
Condolences may be expressed at:
www.HamiltonsFuneralHome.com
Paul and Ina Rae Shannon
12/12/2014
Steve, Linda, and family, Our thoughts are with you and yours at this time.
Charles,Lulabelle ,Callie & Kiersten,
12/11/2014
Was so sorry to hear of Ruth's passing. Through the last month She showed how strong of a Lady she was. It was her time to fly!!!, One awesome thought is Ruth and Charlie are back together again!!What could make her any happier. Love u !!!!
Fr. David Polich
12/11/2014
On behalf of myself and my deceased parents, John and Eleanor Polich, please accept my best wishes and prayers at this time. Our dads went back a long way, and I remember visits back and forth with your family when we were kids.