Ruby Ann Price
February 24, 2021
Ruby Ann Price, 90, passed away on February 24, 2021 at Bishop Drumm Retirement Center.
Ruby was born September 30, 1930 in Omaha, Nebraska to Merritt and Martha Stinson. She lived in the Omaha area for 35 years before relocating to Des Moines. Ruby worked as a teacher’s associate for many years. She enjoyed sewing, crocheting and spending time with her children and grandchildren.
Ruby is survived by her children, Sunny (Larry Sr.) Dash, Hollie (Tracie) Price, Jr., Kathy McGrath, Nancy Price and Janet (Matthew) DeWeese; 12 grandchildren; 19 great-grandchildren; and her sister, Audrey Ryan.
She was preceded in death by her parents; four siblings; son, Gene Price; son-in-law, Eugene McGrath; and her life partner, Harold Stebbins.
Funeral services will be held at 10 a.m. Monday, March 1, 2021 at Hamilton’s Southtown Funeral Home, 5400 SW 9th Street. The family will greet friends one hour prior to the service at the funeral home. Ruby will be laid to rest at Sunset Memorial Gardens Cemetery.
Memorial contributions may be directed to Bishop Drumm, American Heart Association or the American Lung Association in loving memory of Ruby.
Condolences may be expressed at www.HamiltonsFuneralHome.com.
Jim and Bonnie McClure
03/01/2021
Aunt Ruby was the most loving giving person always there to provide consul and guidance. Aunt Ruby will be truly missed. She is now rejoicing with our Heavenly Father and singing with joy with family. You children were truly blessed by a loving mother. In your time of grief also rejoice in her Salvation.
Mike Walag
02/28/2021
Ruby was a tremendous help to me as a first year teacher at McCombs Jr. High. I learned a lot from her. My condolences to Nancy, Janet, and the whole family.
Linda Newman
02/28/2021
Worked with Ruby for many years at Northwest Fabrics.She was a wonderful friend and i feel blessed to have known her.Prayers for the family
Joe & Diana Tarpey
02/28/2021
Dear Hollie, Tracie and family: I am truly sorry for the loss of your mother. Sending healing prayers and comforting hugs to you at this time.
Doris Kinion
02/28/2021
My condolences to the family. Your mom was a very special person.
Dr. Larry & Betty Martindale
02/28/2021
Dear Sunny, Holly, Kathy, Nancy, Janet, and Family:
Betty and I wish to extend our most sincere condolences to each of you for the passing of your mother and our dear friend Ruby Ann Price. I was a very young principal at Charles Watrous Elementary School from 1968-1970 where Ruby was a very active and much appreciated parent and school volunteer. Ruby took me under her wing and provided much appreciated counsel and support to me during my years at Watrous. Ruby was a wonderful mother and positive influence in the lives of many children and school staff in her devoted years as a teacher associate and good friend. We know that you will have many fond memories of Ruby and our thoughts and prayers will be with each of you in the days that lie ahead.
Karen and Tom Catron
02/27/2021
Prayers to Kathy and Wil to get them through this difficult time.
Jeremiah Zimmerman
02/27/2021
Ruby was a blessing in the lives of our family, especially in the life of my grandfather, Harold Stebbins. She was bright as the sun. What a privilege to know her. Me and my family are praying for all those close to her.
Judi Mireles
02/26/2021
Sunny & family, I am thinking of you and sending my sincere condolences at the loss of your mom. May the memories you hold dear get you through this difficult time.