Ruby Eveline Gottschalk

Moma Ruby was a devoted Christian. She put God first in everything. RuRu was a loving mother and grandmother. Every time she walked in a room, everyone knew she was there and they could not miss her famous entrance “I’M HERE”. She was a loyal long time member of Spring Hope O.F.W.B. Church where she enjoyed singing in the choir. Moma Ruby always had a smile on her face and a song on her lips. Our grandmother was a one of a kind lady that will be missed dearly.

She is survived by her daughter Ruby Ann Collins and son William “Billy” Fordham and wife Kathy. She was blessed to have a very large family that she adored and loved with all her heart. RuRu had 10 grandchildren Tammy Nyberg, Jimmie Ann Murphy (Jerry), Pamela Walker (Don), Janet Rideout, Sandie McRoy (Chris), Barbara Blackman (DelRoy), Beverly McCollum (John), Angela Cortez, Jason Williams (Amy), Cynthia Propes (Roger); 35 great-grandchildren and 23 great-great-grandchildren. Moma Ruby was very proud that at almost every family gathering we had 5 generations present.

Ruby was preceded in death by her husband William “Popa Bill” Gottschalk; 2 infant children; 1 grandson; her parents and a son-in-law she thought hung the moon Kirk Nyberg, Sr.

Memorial service will be held at Spring Hope O.F.W.B. on Saturday, September 24, 2016 at 1:00 p.m.

In lieu of flowers, donations can be made in her honor to Spring Hope O.F.W.B. Church or to a charity of your choice.

From all your family, we want to thank you for being the head moma of our family. You showed love, compassion and sympathy for all of us. We will never forget all the many laughs, stories and tears that we will cherish forever. Today you gave us our last kiss goodbye, but this is not goodbye, like you always said it is “SO LONG”.

Arrangements are by Cotten Funeral Home and Crematory. Online condolences may be made to the family at www.cottenfuneralhome.com.