Ruth McLaughlin
January 11, 2010
Ruth McLaughlin, 89, died Monday, January 11, 2010 at Spurgeon Manor Care Center in Dallas Center, Iowa. She was born February 17, 1920 near Adel, Iowa to Flossie Surber and Wilbur Andrews.
She enjoyed needlepoint, reading, church activities, especially Tuesday Club at Westminster Presbyterian Church, attending her children and grandchildren’s activities and most of all just spending time with her family.
Ruth is survived by her two sons, David (Donna) and Frederick McLaughlin; one brother, Gene Andrews; two sisters, Lois West and Jane Schultze; five grandchildren; ten great-grandchildren; fourteen nieces and fifteen nephews.
She was preceded in death by her parents; husband, Lloyd C.; brother, Max Andrews; sisters; Rosa Wicks, Elsie Crane and Jessie Patty.
Funeral services will be held 2:00 pm, Friday, January 15, 2010 at Hamilton’s near Highland Memory Gardens, 121 NW 60th Ave., Des Moines. Burial will follow at Highland Memory Gardens Cemetery. A visitation with the family present will be from time 5-7 pm, Thursday, January 14, 2010 at the funeral home.
Memorial contributions may be made to the Midwest Diabetes and Endrocrinology Center of West Des Moines, Iowa in loving memory of Ruth.
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Ruth Harris
01/27/2010
Fred and family,
It was always my pleasure to have Ruth's support for the doings of the music department. She was always pleasant and helpful. I've missed seeing her since she became unable to come to church. With my sincere sympathy, Ruth
Lori (Brown) Richardson
01/15/2010
Dave, Fred, and all:
So sorry to hear of Aunt Ruth's passing. I have many fond memories of her, even though I hadn't seen her in a long time. My thoughts and prayers are with you all.
Lori
Judy Hubbard
01/13/2010
I had the pleasure of working with Ruth at the Iowa Industrial Commissioner's Office and she was a tireless and fair worker and my supervisor. Sorry to hear of this.
Condolences to the family.
Judy Hubbard
Tucson, AZ
marie andrews huggins
01/13/2010
our thoughts and prayers are with you in this time of loss
marie andrews huggins and rodger and verlie huggins
Frank and Pam (Bradley) Harrison
01/13/2010
David and Fred . . . We are saddened to read of your mother's passing. She was a great lady. We both have fond memories of her. Pam remembers her from years ago when we were in school. And we both remember her when she worked for the state of Iowa at the Industrial Commissioner's office. Losing a parent always leaves a void in our life . . . but we carry their memory and love in our hearts forever!