Ruth Conn

Ruth Conn, beloved wife, mother, grandmother and great grandmother passed away on July 16, 2020, at the age of 93 in Tustin California. Her husband of 60 years, Jim Conn and her brothers, Jack and Fred Geier, preceded her in passing. She is survived by her three children and their spouses, Randy (Ramona) Conn, Donna (Father Michael) Laffoon, and Barbara (Mike) Greer; her nine grandchildren; and 16 great grandchildren.

Born Ruth Blanche Geier on May 30, 1927 in San Diego, California, she met Jim Conn when they were both fourteen. They graduated high school together in 1945. They were married in 1947 after Jim returned from serving in the army in Korea.

Ruth was dedicated to raising her children, and did not return to the work force until all three were well into school. She started work at a private personnel agency and later took a personnel analyst job with the County of Orange. When she retired, she was one of the chief collective bargaining negotiators.

She and Jim moved from San Diego to Brawley in 1955 and a year later moved to Anaheim where Jim managed at various public offices for Pacific Bell Telephone. After retirement, Ruth and Jim moved to Tustin.

While in Anaheim Ruth and Jim were both active at First Baptist Church of Anaheim. Ruth taught second grade Sunday School and served on the finance committee. When they moved to Tustin Ruth and Jim served at Calvary Church of Santa Ana. Ruth, a master organizer, served in various capacities such as organizing the resource center for the Sunday School department.

Ruth loved music, traveling, and sports. Ruth’s and Jim’s travels took them over most of the United States. She continued to be an Angel’s fan even after Jim passed away.

Her advice to her descendants is to “Love the Lord your God with all your heart.” Her life on earth and her life in heaven will be celebrated on August 4, 2020 at Fairhaven cemetery.

Memorial Contributions may be made to Calvary Church Santa Ana, 1010 N Tustin Ave, Santa Ana CA 92705. Ruth & Jim loved the Lord. They started serving and worshiping at Calvary in 1996 when they moved from Anaheim where they worshiped at First Baptist Church of Anaheim for 40 years.

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