Taylor J. Ruths
April 19, 2021
Taylor J. Ruths, 30, passed away on April 19, 2021, at his home. He was born on September 25, 1990, to Todd and Michelle Ruths in Des Moines, Iowa.
Taylor was a graduate of Southeast Polk High School. After graduation, he went on to receive his Bachelor’s degree from Iowa State University in finance and worked for Nationwide.
Taylor enjoyed spending time with family and friends, his puppy Gus, golfing, disc golfing, and fishing. He was also a lover of DQ.
Taylor will be greatly missed by his parents, Todd and Michelle Ruths; his sister, Megan Ruths; brother, Spencer Ruths (Allyssa Fluit); grandparents, Bob and Connie Ruths; uncle, Mark and Paula Ruths, as well as several cousins and many friends.
He was preceded in death by his grandparents, Clifford and Linda Swift.
A celebration of life service will be held at 1:00 p.m., with visitation beginning at 11:00 a.m., on Tuesday, April 27, 2021, at Hamilton’s Funeral Home, 605 Lyon Street in Des Moines. A private family burial will be held at a later date at Rising Sun Cemetery.
Memorial contributions may be directed to the family in loving memory of Taylor.
Expressions of sympathy may be shared at:
www.HamiltonsFuneralHome.com
Darlene Nair
04/28/2021
Todd and family, so very deeply sorry for your sadness and loss. Sending condolences, prayers, and hugs my dear friend always.
Maggie and Stan Schmeiser
04/27/2021
We are so very sorry for your family's loss of Taylor.
ALL family in our prayers.
Michele & Tony Quijano
04/26/2021
Todd & Michelle, I am so sorry to hear of your son's passing. All my thoughts and prayers to you both.
Ericha
04/25/2021
So sorry for your loss, Taylor touched a lot of lives and will be sorely missed. He was definitely one of the good guys.
Gwen martin
04/23/2021
So sorry for your loss. God bless your family well during your time of need
Rick and Pam Schultz
04/22/2021
We are so sorry to hear about the loss of your son. We are praying that you might know God's comfort and peace now and in the days ahead.
"Now may the Lord of peace Himself continually grant you peace in every circumstance."
2 Thessalonians 3:16
Jill Niehaus
04/22/2021
All I can ask is why? You are gone from this earth but will never be forgotten. Fly high Taylor!!!
Brian & Val Wolfkill
04/22/2021
We are so very sorry to hear about the loss of your beautiful son. You will all be in our thoughts and prayers.
Erin Evans
04/22/2021
Oh, Tay Tay. You will be missed by so many. I will especially miss your hugs and the way you used to always lovingly make fun of my love for old people. Rest easy and we'll see you later <3.
Mr. ShawnN
04/22/2021
I am sorry for the loss of such an example Tayler provided to our community. I will not soon forget this brother of ours. May the God of our growing understanding Bless Tayler and the rest of us. Thank you Todd and Michelle, for LOVING enough to bring Taylor into our lives.
Alex Wharton
04/22/2021
Gone too soon.
We only got to work together for a year but I'm glad we did.
Thank you for your hard work and always being willing to learn.
I'll remember the time when we got ribs in the office and made a pretty big mess fondly - (good job everyone else was working from home)! and all the times we got to talk about golf, running and our dogs.
Rest in Power my friend.
michael d swift
04/22/2021
So Sorry for your Loss Our Prayers go out to you and your entire family
Amanda Swift
04/22/2021
My Aunt Michelle was my favorite person in the whole wide world growing up.When she had you September 25, 1990, you brought so much excitement & love to your big cousin (me) grandma & grandpa, & we had so much fun as kids. Basketball, boating, mushroom hunting, and so many more memories. You hugged me at Target last year & told me you were doing good. I never knew one year later I would hear this news. You were always so handsome, smart, funny, and a beautiful smile. Aunt Michelle, if you read this, please know I love you with all of my heart! & I know yours must be forever broken. 386-280-1463. Please call me one day. Taylor, I love you, & hope you are resting easy & flying high.
Nicholas King
04/21/2021
Cousin this is sad news and I cant believe this. I have a lot of memories from when we were kids and how athletic you were. I remember going to your games with grandpa and grandma and you were just a beast!!! My heart is heavy but I know Grandpa and Grandma has got you up there I love you Taylor fly high until we meet again cousin