Ruth was born on April 12, 1921 in Golden, Colorado. Her parents were William and Lula Roberts, she had four brothers Elmer, Herbert, Albert, and Billy who all preceded her in death.
Ruth was also preceded in death by two loving husbands, Kenneth D. Knox and Robert T. Dodge. She is survived by two children, Donald Knox (Kathy) of Arvada Co. and Pam Buderer (Steven) of Littleton Co. and preceded in death by four other children Ronald (Joan), Connie (Thompson - Tommie) Crooks (Jerry), Linda Dixon (John), and H. Lee Knox. She was a proud Grandmother to Daniel, Kimberly, Lisa, Mark, Travis, Kirt, Angela, Debbie, LaDonna, John, Jeffery, Michael, Krista, Kenneth, Annika, and Brianna and proceeded in death by two Granddaughter’s Vonnie and Jennifer. In addition to her grandchildren she had 34 Great grandchildren and 20 Great-great grandchildren and many Nieces and Nephews.
Ruth was proud to be a Colorado native, especially of her home town of Golden. Throughout the years, she was primarily a home maker but, for a period of time she helped to manufacture bullets for the World War II effort and also worked for the Coors Brewing Company assigned to the Porcelain Plant. Ruth has loved the Lord since she was a child, she has attended Fruitdale Baptist, Ridgeview Baptist, and Fairmount Bible Churches. As a young girl she loved to roller skate and spend time with her family and friends. Later in life she enjoyed gardening, fishing, camping, and spending time at her cabin located at Green Mountain Reservoir. Ruth’s passion was China painting and painted many beautiful plates and items. She also enjoyed hand crafts such as embroidery, knitting, and crocheting. She was very active in Eastern Star and in the early 1970’s was honored to be installed as Worthy Matron. Ruth was friendly, kind, and will be lovingly remembered by her family and friends as having a great sense of humor.
Funeral services are as follows:
Monday, October 14, 2019, at Fairmount Bible Church located at 15100 W. 48th Ave. in Golden, Co. Viewing will begin at 10:15am to 10:45am, followed by service at 11:00am. Interment will follow at Olinger Crown Hill Cemetery.
Reception at Arbor House located at 14600 W. 32nd Ave., Golden, CO 80401
Special thanks from our family to:
Dr. Stephanie Christie and Vangie (New West Physicians, Arvada)
Stephanie, Karen, Niema, Laura, Camille (Compasses Hospice)
Stephanie Geurink, Linda Contreras, Brianna Buderer (Caregivers)
Celina (Mail Carrier)
Howell street neighbors
Reverend Gene Parrott
Pastor David Andrews
In lieu of flowers, Donations in honor of Ruth may be made to:
Fairmount Bible Church
15100 W. 48th Ave.
Golden, CO. 80401
Care of: Pastor David Andrews
