Ruth Parish Crane, 74, of Columbia, Missouri passed away on December 30, 2014 at home with loved ones around her. Ruth was born March 3, 1940 to Ivan and Mary Ellen Parish in Franklin, Missouri. She married Luther Crane on June 18, 1960. She retired from the University Hospital after 10 years of service. She enjoyed being with her family, fishing, and traveling. She was preceded in death by her parents, her brothers: Randall, Dick, and Bill; and her sister, Ruby. She is survived by her husband, Luther; her daughter, Susan; her sons: Greg and Shawn; her grandchildren: Sierra, Georgia, Abigail, and Axel; her brothers: Wayne, Darrell, and Hank; and many nieces and nephews who love her very much. Funeral service will be held on Friday, January 2 at 11:00 am at First Assembly of God Church in Columbia, with visitation one hour prior to services. Interment will follow at Memorial Park Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations are suggested to Hospice Compassus, Columbia, MO.
