Ruth Marion (Helling) Larson, 89, of Ames passed away at Green Hills Community on Wednesday, January 27, 2021. She was born on April 25, 1931 in Michigan, North Dakota to Knute and Randi Helling where she grew up and attended school. Ruth was the second of a family of seven and lived on a farm south of Michigan. She was raised by Christian parents who instilled in her a strong faith.
Ruth attended Mayville State Teachers College for one year and transferred to North Dakota State University where she received her bachelor’s and master’s degree. She taught home economics in Fargo, North Dakota, Billings Montana, Columbia, Missouri, and Ames, Iowa.
Ruth’s parents emigrated from Norway. Her father came to the U.S. in 1915 and her mother in 1924. They were from the same area of Norway but met at Hallinglag in Fargo, North Dakota. Both Knute and Randi were active in the Hallinglag organization. Ruth was very proud of her Norwegian heritage. She took many trips to Norway and liked to keep traditions alive. She loved to bake using the Norwegian recipes which she then shared with friends and family. Ruth loved her family very much, and enjoyed staying connected with them.
Left to cherish Ruth’s memory are her three children, David Radcliffe, Barbara Radcliffe, and Judy Radcliffe; her brother, Arthur (Phyllis) Helling; and her sister, Martha Sorenson as well as many nieces and nephews.
No service is scheduled at this time. In lieu of flowers, memorials can be directed to St. Andrew’s Lutheran Church at 209 Colorado Ave, Ames, IA 50014.
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