Ruth Mosler, of Brighton, Colorado, passed away on Friday, September 3 in Nacogdoches, Texas. She will always be remembered as a loving mother, grandmother, and friend, to all that knew and loved her. She was born on November 3, 1924 in Altamont, Kansas to Walter and Anna Cook.
Ruth went to school in Altamont Kansas and graduated from Altamont High School in Kansas. She married Harold H. Mosler on December 4, 1943 and following WWII had three sons, John, Stephen and Jimmie. After working many years as a homemaker, she worked full time at the Visual Aid Center. A great cook Ruth also water skied and enjoyed camping with family and friends. During retirement bred and raised Silky Terriers and was an active member of the Green Valley Grange for many years. Ruth is survived by sons John (Donna) Mosler of Nacogdoches, TX, Stephen Mosler of Payette, ID, and Jim (Deanna) Mosler of Brighton, CO grandchildren, Nancy Trimm, Robin (Dan) Nydam, Mollie (Lino) Velasquez, Julie Mosler, Sarah (Bryce) Deforest, great-grandchildren, Delana Harris and Clay Harris, Vance Elliott, Marlie Rand, Emily, Stevie and Joseph Velasquez, Kawika and Kalina Deforest, great-great grandchildren, Ian and Alexa Flores and Royce Elliott along with numerous nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her husband Harold H. Mosler, her parents Walter and Anna Cook, daughter-in-law Teri (Woodward) Mosler, grandson Harold W. Mosler, sisters Beulah Boswell, Mabel Simmons and brother Paul Cook. We will miss her sweet smile and great kindness.
The visitation will be held from 3 – 5 o’clock p.m. on Thursday September 23 at Olinger Highland Mortuary 10201 Grant St. Thornton, CO 80229. The Funeral Service will be held from 11 a.m.to 12 p.m. on Friday, September 24 at Harvest Fellowship in Brighton, CO followed by a reception at the church from 12-1 p.m. Interment will follow at Elmwood Cemetery in Brighton, CO.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Alzheimer’s Association. If you wish to send floral condolences in honor of Ruth, you may call Veldkamp’s Flowers at (303) 232- 2673.
