Ruth Cronin
March 19, 2010
Ruth Naomi Cronin went to be with her Lord on Friday, March 19, 2010. She was born to Gus and Myrtle Schartner, August 10, 1924. Originally from Des Moines, Iowa, Ruth and her husband, Lawrence, spent the last 24 years living in Clear Lake, Iowa and wintering in Edinburg, Texas.
Ruth received her nursing degree from Broadlawn’s School of Nursing in Des Moines, Iowa. She was a registered nurse for 25 years and worked at Iowa Lutheran Hospital where she retired from the intensive care/critical care unit in 1982. The love of Ruth’s life was her family. Vacationing, camping and family gatherings provided her with great enjoyment. Over the last number of years, celebrating Independence Day in Clear Lake, Iowa with her family was an annual highlight. Her caring ways, her faith and steadfast devotion to her husband of over 63 years epitomized her as an incredible woman.
She will be greatly missed by her family and many close and dear friends. Left to cherish her memory is her husband, Lawrence Cronin Jr., Clear Lake, Iowa; daughters, Connie Rowley (Jim), Des Moines, Iowa; Diana Boyd (Ken), Kansas City, MO; Debbie Stoll, Vancouver, WA; her sons, Lawrence William (Bill) Cronin (Sue), Ames, Iowa; Phillip Cronin (Vickie), Johnston, Iowa; Robert Cronin (Diane), Urbandale, Iowa; and Jeff Cronin (Sheila), Urbandale, Iowa.
Ruth was blessed with a bounty of 19 grandchildren and 9 great-grandchildren, all walking in the legacy of her life. The cards, the gifts, and the “famous” macaroni and cheese will be missed. We will, however, have the memories and mementos of a wonderful life and will cherish the time we had with her.
Ruth was a graduate of East High School and a member of the Clear Lake Iowa Senior Citizens Club. She attended First Assembly of God Church in Edinburg, Texas and previously attended Westchester Evangelical Free Church and First Assembly of God Church, both in Des Moines.
Funeral services will be 10:00 a.m., Saturday, March 27, 2010 at Hamilton’s near Highland Memory Gardens, 121 NW 60th Ave, Des Moines. Ruth will be laid to rest at Highland Memory Gardens Cemetery in Des Moines. Visitation will be Friday, March 26, 2010 from 5-8 p.m. at the funeral home.
Memorial contributions may be made to the following: Blank Children’s Hospital, Des Moines, Iowa or to the Clear Lake Senior Citizens Center, Clear Lake, Iowa.
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Lavona Webb
03/26/2010
My deepest sympathy to you and your family. I only knew Ruth because of their association with Highland Memory Gardens Cemetery. She would make the trip with her husband for the Board Meetings and wait in the lobby busying herself with some mending, etc. while he attended the meeting. She was always a very gentle and sweet person to everyone and I feel privileged to have had those memories. Cherish your memories at this most difficult time.
Jim, Debbie, Ashley & Jacob Grotewiel
03/25/2010
We are so sorry to hear about your loss. We enjoyed meeting Mrs. Cronin and the family at Jennifer & Mike's shower and again to visit at the wedding. She was a great lady and will be missed greatly. We will keep you and your family in our thoughts and prayers.
Sylvia Perry (Wagaman)
03/26/2010
Dear Connie and family,
Sorry for your loss. Wish I could be there to give you a big hug. Mom's are so special and we never get over loosing them. Would love to hear from you.
Love to all
Sylvia
Phyllis Glover
03/25/2010
Such a precious Godly Lady! We will miss her sweet smile and cheery personality. She always had a positive attitude no matter how bad she felt. We are thankful for the many memories that we have of her. We will be looking forward to the day that we meet again! Heavenly will surely be worth it all!
Love and prayers
Phyllis Glover
Prime Timers
First Assembly of God
McAllen, Tx.
Darlene Shrader
03/25/2010
My condolences to you and your family. You don't know me, but, Larry, I'm Darlene Shrader - Donald Shrader's daughter. Although, I was still quite young when you used to pick my dad up at home and bring him back every evening before and after work at Meredith's was so appreciated by our family. I've never forgotten your kindness and only hope that, in some small way, I've been able to "pay it forward". On another note, I also used to attend church with Mercedes and Dale and know/knew them to be lovely people and wonderful Christians. Your family is very blessed and I know you have established a strong legacy for your children and grandchildren to inherit. May God bless you richly!