ANNA RUTH COLVIN , 88, of Tucson, Ariz., died Tuesday, May 16, 2012.

 Anna was born to Alma Ruth Blacketter Saxbury and Ben W. Saxbury May 4,1924. She was born at the home North of Cincinnati Landing and attended Scott Wike School there.  She attended and graduated from Pittsfield High School in Pittsfield, IL in 1944.   She married Robert M. Colvin of Pittsfield, IL  and they moved to Tucson, Ariz. Of that union, was born a son, Robert Gary Colvin. 

Anna was one of the original "Rosie The Riveters" and worked on airplanes at Davis Monthan AFB during WWII. After the war was over, she went to work for the Canteen Service as an Administrative Assistant at the Tucson VA Hospital. She received several awards and accolades from her superiors in the Canteen Service. She took early retirement when her beloved husband, Robert, became ill. 

Preceding Anna in death was her son, Robert Gary Colvin and her husband, Robert M. Colvin. Anna was the caregiver for both. Also preceding her in death were her parents, Ben W. and Alma Ruth Saxbury, and one brother, Ben J. Saxbury. 

Surviving Anna are two brothers, Richard Saxbury of Hull, IL., and Thomas Saxbury (wife Karen Sue Moore Saxbury) of El Dara, IL; two sisters, Martha Shatzer of Cedar Rapids, Iowa and Bonita Saxbury of Hull, IL.; a grandson, Donovan Colvin (wife Sylvia Colvin), a great-grandson, Jacob Colvin of Tucson; and a daughter-in-law and care giver, Doreen Diggens (husband Ken) of Hereford, AZ.

 Private services and burial were held May 22 at Funeraria Del Angel, South Lawn Chapel in Tucson

Grandma Ruth, 
We will always remember our wonderful times we shared with you on Thanksgiving Day each year at Donovan's and Sylvia's house.  We will remember your pleasant smile and wonderful conversations we had with you.
                Love, Arnold & Terry

Grandma,
I will always remember your love, strength, faith, and sense of family. Thanking you for welcoming me into the family but most of all for being my grandma. I love you so very much. 
Love,
Sylvia

Oh, Mom. What can I say? You are so special to me and I love you and I miss you so much. Thank you for being my mom and for all the wonderful mom and daughter times we've had. You will always be in my heart and I look forward to seeing you again in eternity. Thanks for sharing your life with me. I love you, Your Doreen

Aunt Ruth,   We have talked & thought about you often during the past years.  I am sure you are at peace now with the rest of our Saxbury family.  We will all meet again someday.

Aunt Ruth. Its been many years since i last saw you.  I remember the fun times at grandma and grandpa saxbury in hull and the many laughs you gave us.  Wasnt around you as much as others but will always remember your smile.  Rest in peace till we meet again someday.  ...Charis (Saxbury)Strubinger

Ruth was a lovely lady. I remember her well from years ago when I visited the Canteen daily for lunch.  I am sorry to learn of her passing; my condolences to her family.  Brenda (Sant) Ainley

Aunt Ruth you will be missed by all your family.  Even though we did not see or talk to each other much I knew you were with your family and loved by all of them as well as all of us back here.  I know you are home now with our Savior and Grandma, Grandad, Dad, Uncle Bob and Gary as well as all of your in-laws.  You are now pain free and the rest of us will join you some day at heavens gate too.  I still can see your smiling face and will remember it always.  Now you are resting in peace.    Carol Jeanne

Our Gigi,
We love you and miss you so much. Your memory will live in our hearts forever.Thank you for all your stories, history of family, beautiful smile and joyful laugh. Thank you for being you and loving us all so much. we will see you again when our work here is done.
Love, Donovan, Sylvia and Jacob

My thoughts and prayers go out to all of Aunt Ruth's family. It's been nearly 17 years since I last saw her, but she impressed me as always with her love of family, her beauty and her grace. Rest In Peace Dear Aunt Ruth.

My Beautiful Sister, Ruth,

 I love you with all my heart forever and ever.  One day we will be together again.

 Rest in peace, my darling sister, my heart is breaking, but I know you are well again and with the LORD and all your family.  

I hold you in my heart until we meet again.

All my love,
Your Sister, 
Bonnie

OBITUARY

Anna Ruth Colvin

May 4, 1924 – May 16, 2012

Funeraria del Angel South Lawn & South Lawn Cemetery

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