Ruth Brown
April 30, 2020
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Ruth D. Brown, 91, passed away on April 30, 2020, at Bishop Drumm in Johnston. She was born in Templeton, Iowa on January 22, 1929, to Joseph and Martha (Roth) Heithoff.
Ruth was the third to the youngest of eleven children. She attended school in a one room school house, also Sacred Heart Catholic School in Templeton, Iowa. She then went on to Cosmetology School. She meet LeRoy Brown on a blind date at Riverview Amusement Park. They were married in 1951 at Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Templeton, Iowa. Ruth and LeRoy were married for 58 years until his passing. To this union there were five children born. Ruth was a homemaker and worked for over 35 years for the Des Moines Public School system as a “Lunch Lady”, 29 of those years were at Madison Elementary where she retired at the age of 80.
Ruth enjoyed square dancing, baking cookies (there were always plenty of fresh chocolate chip cookies and also plenty in the freezer), gardening, canning her garden goods, cooking and traveling. She cherished spending time with her grandchildren and great grandchildren. Ruth was a women of strong faith, she never missed Sunday mass.
Ruth is survived by her children; Steven (Kathy) Brown, Nancy (Johnny) Austin, Craig (Janet) Brown, Jim (Diane) Brown, Curt (Crissy) Brown; grandchildren, Ryan (Joette) Austin, Adam (Katie) Austin, Andrea (Manuel) Santana, Tyler (Keli) Brown, Travis (Kelly) Brown, Joe (Ashley) Brown, Jackie (John) Landry, Patrick (Sarah) Brown, Summer Brown, Austin Brown (Jessica Oglesby) , Logan Brown (Justin Barney), Nate Brown and Madi Brown; 15 great grandchildren; sisters, Edna Schrad and Bernice Halbur; sisters in law, Margaret Heithoff, Mildred Heithoff and Shirley Brown. She is preceded in death by her parents, Joseph and Martha; husband, LeRoy; sisters; Bonita (John) Sporrer, Irene (Michael) Richter, Rita (Joe) Simon, Rosemarie Williams and Kathleen Hewitt; brothers, Linus (Marge) Heithoff, Marvin (Esther) Heithoff, Eugene Heithoff, Virgil Heithoff, Joseph Heithoff; brothers and sisters in law, Russell (Shirley) Brown, Sam Schrad, David Brown and Ronald Brown. Also, left to cherish her memory are many nieces and nephews.
A private Mass of Christian Burial has been held.
Memorial contributions may be directed to All Saints Catholic Church, 650 NE 52nd Ave., Des Moines, Iowa
Online condolences may be expressed at www.HamiltonsFuneralHome.com.
Chris Cox
05/04/2020
Curt Brown and Family. So saddened to hear of the lose of Ruth. She was a very special lady! She went out of her way to make everyone feel special and encouraged. She made this world a better place by being a shining light to all. Blessings to you during this difficult time.-Chris Cox
Carla Vanderlinden
05/04/2020
Our thoughts and prayers are with you. Ruth was a special lady. I was lucky enough to meet her through her son Steve, my boss at the credit union. Ruth and I shared the same birthday and would joke about that. As my son volunteered at Bishop Drumm I enjoyed many Sunday chats after mass. I will miss Ruth and her kind smile and conversation.
Hugs and prayers,
Bob and Carla VanderLinden
Rick Halbur
05/03/2020
My condolences to the family. I remember when I was a kid and staying part of mybsummer time with your family and having fun and was always welcomed. Love you all. RICK
Nathan Schrad
05/02/2020
Thoughts and prayers to all of you. Thinking of all the fun holidays with all the great aunts and uncles thankful for all the fond memories of Leroy and Ruth.
Delly and Dick Morris
05/02/2020
Nancy and family so sorry about your lost but Ruth is in better place now and sure she is happy to be with your Dad. Ruth was a very kind loving person and and you all will have such happy memories to get you through this sad time. You all are in our thoughts and prayers.
Carolyn Wilson
05/02/2020
Our sympathy to the family of Ruth. I'm sure Leroy was happy to see her.
Summer Brown
05/02/2020
We love and miss you, grandma. Im sorry we couldnt do more for you in the end to show our love in the midst of this pandemic. You were a strong woman and I hope you and grandpa are already getting on each others nerves in heaven. Xoxo
Summer Brown
05/02/2020
We love and miss you, grandma. Im sorry we couldnt do more for you in the end to show our love in the midst of this pandemic. You were a strong woman and I hope you and grandpa are already getting on each others nerves in heaven. ??????
Mary Ann McCoy
05/01/2020
My sympathy to Ruth's family. She was a wonderful and faithful member of All Saints and I enjoyed her friendship. She and LeRoy were so supportive of all that involved the parish. May she rest in Peace.