Ruthann Chumbley
April 06, 2015
Ruthann Chumbley, 85, passed away peacefully in her sleep of natural causes on April 6, 2015, at Mercy Hospice in Johnston. On that day, her journey ended and she received her wings. She was born to Jesse and Mae Byers on November 24, 1929, in Des Moines, Iowa.
Ruthann attended North High School. She married the love of her life, Lester W. Chumbley on January 3, 1948, and they had 8 children. Ruthann was a homemaker, devoting herself to her family and home.
Ruthann is survived by her children, Roger Leslie Chumbley of Des Moines, Rosalind Lea Embry of Ankeny, Randy Leland (Melissa) Chumbley of Milo, Rosemary Lynn (Al) Voll of Des Moines, Rita Louise (Kirk Williams) Chumbley of Crystal Lake, IA, and Robin Lori Belz. She was blessed with 21 grandchildren, 26 great-grandchildren, and 1 great great-grandchild. Ruthann was preceded in death by her husband, Lester; son, Rodney Lester Chumbley, and infant son, Richard Leon Chumbley.
Funeral services will be held at 10:00 a.m. on Saturday, April 11, 2015, at Hamilton’s near Highland Memory Gardens, 121 NW 60th Avenue in Des Moines, with burial to follow at Highland Memory Gardens Cemetery. Visitation will be held Friday evening at the funeral home from 6 to 8 p.m.
In loving memory of Ruthann, memorial contributions may be directed to the Alzheimer’s Association, 1730 28th Street, West Des Moines, IA 50266.
Condolences may be expressed at:
www.HamiltonsFuneralHome.com
kirk kinsella
04/11/2015
Your Mother always had a welcome home, and the food was always great! I'm sorry for your loss...
JeanNie Havnen
04/09/2015
The fun we had as kids will always be a great and pleasurable memory, thanks to the loving and patient mom Ruthann was to all. Thank you for the happy times we had!
Steven Sales
04/09/2015
I think Ruthann was mother to an entire neighborhood back in the mid-50's when the Chumbleys were our neighbors near 2nd and Forest. I know when my mother died in 1956, Ruthann was a great comfort. Deepest sympathy to all, especially Roger (with whom I used to run the streets those days as children). From all the Sales Clan. What a special woman.
Lonnie Mc Clain
04/08/2015
So sorry to hear of your mother's passing. Our thoughts & prayers are with you during this difficult time.I will always remember the fun Sundays we spent at Grandma Mae's house with all the Chumbley family!
Linda Page Steele
04/08/2015
Rita, Sending my heartfelt sympathy to you and your family for the loss of your mother, Your mom was a wonderful mother and person and will live on in your hearts forever.
Bob Dillard
04/08/2015
Please accept my condolances on your mother's passing. It has been a difficult few months for you all. Our prayers have reached fruition. Bob
Deanna Bryant Carlson
04/07/2015
I am so sorry about your mom's passing. She was a very loving person and had such a wonderful sense of humor. I will always remember that big smile and her giggly laugh.
Robin howard
04/07/2015
My thoughts and prayers are with you all at this very difficult time. May the memories of your Mother help to bring you peace and comfort. God Bless