Ruth Stacy
November 10, 2016
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Ruth Freida Stacy
Des Moines
Ruth Stacy, age 94, passed away peacefully on Thursday, November 10, 2016, at Scottish Rite Park in Des Moines, Iowa. Ruth was born the youngest child of Frank and Anna Benning on November 7, 1922 in Chicago, Illinois. She lived in Memphis, TN, Pittsburgh, PA, Springfield, IL, Belle Plaine, IA, Lacona, IA, and finally resided in Des Moines, IA.
She attended Nazareth Elementary and High School in Chicago, Illinois. Ruth married Laurence Mortimer Stacy in June of 1950. She started her career at World Book Publishing in Chicago. Upon her marriage in 1950 she retired from the work force, in 1971 widowed, Ruth re-entered the work force, working for various physicians and finished working for a lawyer in 2010. Ruth was always active at the churches she attended and was currently a member of the Shepherd of the Valley Lutheran Church in West Des Moines. Ruth was an avid baker and well known for her cookies. She also loved all cats and dogs. Ruth will be dearly missed by all who knew and loved her.
Ruth is survived by her loving children, Larry Stacy, Linda Salvini, David Stacy, Cheryl Stacy, and John Stacy; 8 grandchildren, Chris Stacy, Lee Anna Stacy, Joe Salvini, Sara Salvini, Eric Stacy, Jessica Stacy, Susan Stacy, and Sean Stacy; 5 great-granddaughters, Peyton Stacy, Taylor Stacy, Rebecca Stacy, Brooklyn Rabine, Chloe Rabine; and a host of family & friends.
Ruth was preceded in death by her parents; beloved husband, Laurence; brothers, Carl, William, and Arthur; and sisters Leora, Anna, and Edna.
Visitation will be held from 4 to 8 p.m., Monday, November 14, 2016 at Hamilton’s Funeral Home, 605 Lyon Street in Des Moines. Funeral service will begin at 10 a.m., Tuesday, November 15th at St. Paul Lutheran Church, 2002 20th Place in Lacona, followed by burial at St. Paul Lutheran Church Cemetery in Lacona, Iowa.
Memorial contributions may be directed to Concordia Seminary in St. Louis, MO.
Condolences may be expressed at www.HamiltonsFuneralHome.com.
Walter Ladd
11/14/2016
My deepest condolences to Ruth's family and friends. She was a long and cherished friend of my mother, Lillie.
I will always remember her as a thoughtful and caring person as well as a gracious lady. I'm so glad that my mother had a good friend like her and she will be deeply missed.
Pastor Chip Fox & the Brothers & Sisters of Shephe
11/12/2016
Dear Family of Ruth, We also feel some of the pain of your loss, though most of us never had the joy of personally meeting Mrs. Stacy. She surely was a godly woman and a good mother, it's easy to see by the deep love David Stacy, our Shepherd of the Hills' organist, has for her. We thank God for her, the impact of her Christ centered life. We thank Him also for using her to bring David, a first rate organist, into the world to serve Christ & bless us in our worship of Him. Ruth served her Lord & Savior well, and continues to impact the world for Christ through her family. May He Who brought Ruth to His gracious side in heaven now minister to you, her family, with the blessed certain hope of seeing her again in our dear Savior & Lord's presence. (...& some of us at that time will enjoy meeting her personally for the first time.) God be with you & bless you all!
Brenda Stacy Mastromonaco
11/12/2016
I remember traveling west with my parents, Walt and Liz Stacy, in the fall of 1968 and meeting Uncle Laurence, Aunt Ruth and all their family. I was 18, and it was the only time I ever saw them. I have good memories of our visit though. Sorry for your loss.
Marilyn Luscri McMillen
11/11/2016
Thinking of all of you at this difficult time. I hope God comforts you now & in the days to follow. Prayers.