VAN VLECK, Ruth Walling, 96, of Clearwater, FL, passed away April 17, 2018. She was born in Woonsocket, RI and moved to Washington, D.C. where she lived for many years until relocating to Clearwater in 1987, most recently residing at Regency Oaks. She was an avid card player and participated in a broad range of social activities with family and many friends. She survived her husband of 62 years, William H. Van Vleck, who was a decorated Army Air Forces Veteran of World War II. She and Bill traveled the world together for many years. She is survived by her son and daughter-in-law, Dr. Richard W. Van Vleck and Caren C. Van Vleck, of Dayton, OH; her granddaughter, Dr. Jenifer L. Van Vleck, of Washington, DC; her sister, Elaine (Walling) Williams, of Merritt Island, FL; and by many nieces and nephews. Private arrangements will be made.