Ruth “Boots” Lehman, 95, of Spring Grove, IL passed away on November 14, 2018. She was born on July 4, 1923 to Floyd and Alma Lehman in Doon, IA. Boots at a young age studied at Doon Public Schools and then went on to attend Swedish Massage School. She was a professional softball player, Riveter during WWII, and self-employed as a masseuse. Boots enjoyed fishing, boating, bowling, the Cubbies, but mostly spending time with family and friends laughing and telling stories. She is preceded by her parents and brother, Warren Lehman. Boots is survived by her loving sister, Jean DeBondt and numerous nieces, nephews, great nieces and nephews, and great great nieces and nephews. The family will gather on Monday, November 19, 2018 from 7-9 pm at Earthman Southwest Funeral Directors to tell stories and laugh, as Boots would have wanted. She will be laid to rest at Hillside Cemetery in Doon, IA. In lieu of flowers, donations in her honor can be made to St. Thomas Aquinas Catholic Church’s building fund, 12627 W Bellfort Ave, Sugar Land, TX 77478