Ruth E. Mabrier

Ruth Erlene Mabrier, age 89, passed away Tuesday, January 21, 2020.

Ruth was born August 2, 1930 at home in Des Moines, Iowa to Earl J. and Catherine V. (Schultz) Halligan. She married the love of her life, Paul Thomas Mabrier. They were inseparable and went everywhere together. Her first job was as a nurse’s aide for Lutheran Hospital. She went on to work as the Personnel Manager for Woolworths for 23 years, retiring in 1983. Ruth was an avid Cubs fan and loved Elvis Presley. She enjoyed cooking, gardening, and took pride in keeping a very clean house.

She is survived by her sister, Joyce Thorp; grandchildren, Jeff Mabrier and Lisa Hart (Joe); great-grandchildren, Joey Hart and Tyler Hart; and many nieces, nephews, cousins, extended family members and countless dear friends whom she loved very much.

Ruth was preceded in death by her husband, Paul Mabrier; son, James Mabrier; siblings, Donald Halligan and Judy Sedberry; and parents, Earl and Catherine Halligan.

Visitation will be held from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. Friday, January 24, 2020 at Hamilton’s Funeral Home, 605 Lyon Street, Des Moines. Funeral service will begin at 11:00 a.m. Saturday, January 25, 2020, also at Hamilton’s, and will conclude with burial at Glendale Cemetery.

Memorial contributions may be directed to Parkridge Specialty Care, 5800 NE 12th Avenue, Pleasant Hill, IA 50327 in appreciation of the loving care they gave to Ruth.

Condolences may be expressed at www.HamiltonsFuneralHome.com.

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