Ruth died the 20th of October, 2020. At the age of 86. Ruth lived in Illinois, Alabama, and Arizona. Ruth was the second youngest of six born to Mildred and Bryce Welch (Both Deceased). Ruth had three Brothers: Gene (Deceased) (Genny), Bob (Susan), and Dick (Deceased) (Marilynn) and two Sisters: Marilou (Deceased) and Peg. Ruth was born at home, June 19, 1934 in Downers Grove, Illinois. Ruth has one daughter: Bonnie and two Grandsons: Christopher (Cassidy) and Matt (Tiffany).
Ruth always worked in the field of Finance starting out in High School in a Dry Cleaning Store, then Argonne National Laboratory, Kroehler Manufacturing Company, J-V-M Microwave Company, Downers Grove Sanitary District, 500 Tire & Supply Company, College Of DuPage, Desert Chapel United Methodist Church, and Taylor Farms. Ruth retired twice, first in 1991 from College Of DuPage, and then in 1998. Ruth served on the HOA Board for 6 years as the Treasurer and continued on after she resigned as the Accountant till 2018.
When Ruth got out of High School she started singing in the Church Choir and continued until 2019 and also the Community Chorus at College of DuPage during the time of her employment. She also was the Choir Mother for her daughter’s church and public-school choirs and even added volunteering as the Church Music Secretary.
Ruth also enjoyed her horses (Captain and Senator), dogs (Muffin, Bear, Samantha), reading, crocheting, cooking, gardening, and volunteering.