Ruth Naomi Roden, 87 of Greeley, passed away Tuesday, June 25, 2019 at Grace Pointe of Greeley. She was born March 11, 1932 in Bucyrus, OH, to Emmett and Amanda (Bonen) Smith.
Ruth, a world traveler, loved to share her passion for travelling with her family. She took her entire family on an African safari and took her grandchildren to Mexico each year. Her true joy was spending time with her grandchildren.
She had a great passion for playing Duplicate Bridge earning the title of Life Master. She was a member of the Greeley Country Club for over 20 years and enjoyed participating in the Ladies 9-Hole Golf League. Ruth was a longtime member of First United Methodist Church.
She is survived by her daughters, Joy Roden and Jamie (Roger) Knoph; and her three grandchildren, Amanda and Bruce Knoph, and Noelle Roden.
She was preceded in death by her parents; two sisters; and five brothers.
The family will be holding a private service honoring Ruth.
Memorial contributions may be made to The Muscular Dystrophy Association in care of Allnutt Funeral Service, 6521 W. 20th Street, Greeley, CO 80634.