I met Ruth many years ago as we were both early risers -- she walked every morning and I was a runner.  Ruth was a dear friend and shared some great stories: the first time she ate a chocolate bar, and her life with Lou selling clothes. Her best story was about driving cross-country as a young woman with her sister when they relocated from New York to California, stopping at a pay phone every 3 days to call home. She told me that she and Lou owned property up north. And when they were ready to sell, their neighbor, Clint Eastwood -- who owned adjacent property, offered to buy the land. They sold, instead, to another neighbor who owned adjacent property on the other side of them. Ruth was a real gem. During COVID I didn't see her. But we spoke on the phone from time to time.  The last time we spoke, conversation was difficult as she was having trouble hearing. I was saddened today to learn of Ruth's passing when I went to drop off a Christmas gift at her door. Ruth lived a good life and now she is reunited with Lou. God Bless you, Ruth. Rest in Peace.

OMG I just found out about Ruth’s passing.  Henry I am so sorry for your loss.  I was Ruth’s travel agent and friend for 20 years.  We always shared a lot of travel stories.  We would do lunch and she would talk about growing up back east, she would talk about her late husband and also about her beloved brother.  She was a wealth of information and I did admire her a lot.  She won’t be forgotten by me...

Julie Moore

Ruth was the heart of Las Palmas tower. She was an exercise inspiration, walking the stairs or swimming every day. She attended most of the annual meetings listening intently though she often sat on a phone book in order to see the participants over the table. She may have been small of stature but she was a dynamo. Recognized by most of the Coronado Shores employees especially Daniel who I often saw her chatting with at the front desk. She will be sorely missed.

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Ruth C Assalena

23 mayo, 1925 – 12 agosto, 2020

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