Ruth G Ferguson

Ruth G. Ferguson, age 87, of Columbus, Ohio, was born June 11, 1927, and passed away February 7, 2015. She was preceded in death by husbands, Donald Ferguson (1989), Norman Bradstock (2013) and daughter, Mary Anne Ferguson (2004). Ruth is survived by her son, Bruce, along with daughter-in-law, Sonia Ferguson; grandchildren, Ulyson, Maya (Young), Butch, Donna (Ford) and Ryan; and great-grandchildren, Felicity, J’laya and Gabriel (Young). Ruth studied language and education at Capitol University (’47). For many years, she set aside her desire to teach Spanish to care for her beloved daughter, Mary Anne, who was mentally retarded. Ruth immersed herself in the then-infant Franklin County Board of Mental Retardation and Developmental Disabilities program, driving a school bus and volunteering. In later years, Ruth would realize her dream of teaching at Canal Winchester High School. She loved the piano and accordion, and was an organist at Advent Lutheran Church in Upper Arlington. In 2010, Ruth was diagnosed with Dementia. During the course of the disease, she did her best to be upbeat and alert until her passing. Friends may call from 4-7 pm on Wednesday, February 11, 2015 at the SCHOEDINGER NORTHWEST CHAPEL, 1740 Zollinger RD., where the funeral service will begin at 1pm on Thursday, February 12, 2015. Interment at Union Cemetery. Visit www.schoedinger.com to share a favorite memory.