Ruth (Maynard) (Bowerman) Swanson of Haines City died suddenly in Winter Haven Hospital. Ruth was born in Salamanca, NY, daughter of Anna and Dennis Maynard. Ruth attended Roberts Wesleyan College. She was very active in her Church at Lake Pierce Baptist. Enjoyed crafts like sewing, knitting and poetry. Ruth's dog "Sugar" was a longtime companion.
Ruth was preceded in death by her devoted husband, Clifford Bowerman, brother, Donald Maynard, of Olean NY, four sisters, Maxine (Lee) of Flint, MI, Dorthy Maynard of Newark, NY, Donna Gundrum (Don) of Haines City, FL, and Faith Wright (John) of Houston, TX. She is survived by her daughter, Kathleen Anne Seiler (John) of Winter Haven, FL, sister, Anne Morey of Canandaigua, NY, two grandsons, J.D. Seiler (Lisa) of Newfane, NY, and Scott C, Seiler of Atlanta, GA, and four great grandchildren, Anna, Kay, Mason, and Micah.