Ruth was preceded in death by her spouse Lewis Cole; her son Larry Cole (Patty); her father Walter Colwell and her mother Nora Colwell. Ruth is survived by her son Robert Cole (Brenda); her daughter Peggy Crews (Carl); her son Gary Cole (Cathy); her son Roger Cole; and her daughter Jeannie Kitterman (Steven); her sister Helen Smith and her brother Earl Colwell; her 11 grandchildren and many great-grandchildren.
A graveside service for Ruth will be held Friday, February 2, 2024 from 10:00 AM to 10:30 AM at South Lawn Cemetery, 5401 S Park Ave, Tucson, AZ 85706. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the charity of your choice.