Ruth was born on November 17, 1924 in Kansas City, MO. She attended St. Aloysius High School, Kansas City, MO graduating in 1942. Ruth worked for R.B. Jones Insurance Company which later became Alexander & Alexander until her retirement in 1984. She was a long-standing member of originally St. Stephens Catholic Church which now is known as Our Lady of Peace in Northeast Kansas City. She served as Altar Society President until her death. Ruth's hobbies included bowling in her younger years, gardening, children, grandchildren who lovingly called her "Grandma Ruth" and known to her great grandchildren as "GGRuth".
She is preceded in death by her husband of 32 years, Leo; her parents; 6 siblings and a daughter, Mary Elizabeth. She is survived by her children: Linda (Mike) Whipple, Jim (Robin) Sandt and Annie (Mike Poston); Grandchildren: Joe Whipple, Kris (Tammy) Whipple, Jennifer (Brian) Goens and Amy (Jason) Cunningham; Great Grandchildren: Alexis Whipple, Megan, Aaron and Zac Goens.
A Celebration of Ruth's life will be held at Our lady of Peace Catholic Church, 1029 Bennington, Kansas City, MO 4126. Rosary will be Monday, August 2nd at 4:30 pm followed by visitation from 5:00 to 7:00pm. Mass of Christian Burial will be Tuesday, August 3rd at 10:00am at the church. Interment following in Mt. Olivet Cemetery.
In lieu of flowers, the family suggests memorial gifts to Bishop Sullivan Center, 6435 E. Truman Rd., Kansas City, MO 64126.
