Ruth C. Monks, 96, of Davenport, formerly of Bettendorf, passed away Sunday, April 15, 2018 at her home, in Ridgecrest Village, Davenport. Funeral services will be at 10:00 am Saturday, April 21, 2018 in the Runge Mortuary Chapel. Visitation will be one hour prior to the service. She will be laid to rest in Davenport Memorial Park. In lieu of flowers memorials made to Ridgecrest Village. Online tributes and condolences may be express at www.rungemortuary.com. She was born June 26, 1921 in Pittsburgh, PA to Ralph and Glenna (Miller) Carson. Ruth was united in marriage to Frank Monks on July 27, 1940 in Pittsburgh, PA. He preceded her in death on November 17, 1997. Ruth will be remembered for her dedication to her family and gardening, swimming, reading, sewing, music and singing in the church choir. She was a life long member of Bettendorf Presbyterian Church. Those celebrating her life include her children: Joan (Joe) Beach, Cedar Rapids. Shirley Keefe ( the late, Jerome), Tucson, AZ and Rob (Karen) Monks, Cocoa Beach, FL; twin brother, Ralph Carson, Pensacola, FL; grandchildren: Pam, Chris, Jill, Blake and Logan and great grandchildren: Kaylee, Kelsey, Taylor, Morgan and Marsha. In addition to her parents and husband Ruth, was preceded in death by her brother, Don Carson.
