By beautiful and strong woman,

Please say 'Hi' to Johan and Dirk from us. 
It was an honor to meet you.  You were the sweetest sister Ann good ever with for.

Love from Jessyca Koole and family 

Ruth and her husband Frank were the first friends we made after moving to Colorado Springs in 1988.  They soon became like family  and we feel blessed to have had them in our lives.  Ruth was funny, kind, loving, and very artistic. She  showed great strength and grace during her husband's final illness and later, when her own health went into decline, she kept her lovely sense of humor and gentle spirit.   Ruth's life mattered and those of us who were lucky enough to know her are all the better for having  had her in our lives.
Barbara and Mike Currey

Ruth was a truly remarkable person.  She should serve as a model for all of us on how we should live our lives.  She came from meager and tragic beginnings to live a life full of love and hope.  She and her family persevered through the Depression, several wars, unending world conflicts and catastrophes but never let it pull her down.  She took up painting late in life and produced many beautiful works before loosing her sight - and could describe each and every subject in detail.  She never complained. She and her Annie loved and laughed their way through life together and were a blessing to all they knew.  Now, Ruth is absent from us but is present with the Lord and is Rejoicing in the presence  of Angels with her loved ones.   

My great Auntie was one of a kind.  Every memory that I have of her is filled with laughter and love.  Everyone should be so lucky to have family like Ruth. 

Aunt Ruth was  a beautiful soul and loved by so many.  I will miss  her and so thankful I went to Colorado to see her , Aunt Ann and Patty.  She looked so much like  our sweet Mama  and would let me  stare at her as much as  I wanted. When I apologized for doing that, she  replied "That's  okay honey...". I can still see her standing at the kitchen sink telling me that! I know Mama is so happy having her up in heaven with her -- can only imagine the  giggling that is going on!

So many memories of this kind and caring special friend of mine.  She was like family to me, always including me in the family get togethers.  I remember one Christmas when I had no family here in town to celebrate with, I was invited to Ruth's.  I was so in awe with how this family celebrated Christmas.  Down to her house at 8 a.m. for breakfast, and I mean BREAKFAST.  All the fixings and all homemade.  Then opening packages until Noon.  WOW!  Then she prepared dinner with all the fixings.  A new set of dinnerware was place on a beautiful table and a 5+ course meal would begin.  Oh my goodness!  There were many BBQs and picnics during this 30 years of being friends with her and her daughter and family.  Many trips to Cripple Creek with Ruth, Pat and Annie.  We were up and gone by 7:30 a.m.  What fun!!  

I will never stop being amazed at the strength and courage this lady had adjusting to all the loss and changes in her life.  She was SO AMAZING!  I will never forget.  Every room in my home has a reminder of her with gifts she has given me over the years.  I will miss you sweet lady.  You will always have a special place in my heart.  

I am at a loss for words. I remember my dad taking us  on a summer vacation every year, when I was little, to visit her.  She brought Missy, her little dachshund,  in every morning to wake me up. I love and miss you Aunt Ruth. 

Funeral Service

Patricia Gochmonosky

Ann Koole

Walter Swan

Ida is also survived by many nieces, nephews and a special friend, Joan.

Memorial Gardens Funeral, Cremation & Cemetery

Ida Palusko

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Ida Ruth Palusko

February 23, 1925 – July 26, 2020

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