Ruth Ellen Jewett, 103, of Delaware, Ohio, passed away Sunday, October 7, 2018. She was born March 4, 1915 in Upper Sandusky, Ohio to the late George E. and Berta Hazel Johnson. She is survived by her daughters, Debbie Brown, Nancy (Larry) Holben; grandchildren, Scott Alkire, Brian (Traci) Alkire, Jonathan (Tanya) Brown, Corey (Sara) Holben and Lyndsey (Eric) Wilson; great grandchildren, Bryce, Kenzie, Lauren, Paxton, Hayden, Andrew, Parker, Jenna, Scarlett and Beckett; Brother, Jim Johnson; many nieces, nephews and friends. Ruth is preceded in death by her husband John Jewett, siblings, George, Betty and Rich. Ruth was a 1933 East High graduate. She worked for 18 years in early childhood education at The Ohio State University. Ruth had a love for traveling that included 23 elder hostels all over the world. After retirement she enjoyed 37 years as a Florida resident. She enjoyed watching golf but most of all Ruth will be remembered for all of the family parties that she helped plan. Donations may be made in Ruth’s honor to Capital City Hospice. A private family service will be held.
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