From: Bob Cook

We are sorry to hear of Ruth's passing. Our thoughts are with the family. Bob & Cynthia Cook

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From: Eleanor Baker

My sincere sympathy to Ruth's family. Always enjoyed Ruth's visits to the bank in Chatsworth. She had that twinkle in her eye and great laugh.

 

From: BJ (Leno) Stewart

I am probably going to echo some of my sister's (Bev) memories here. Mrs. Johnson was certainly a big part of my childhood. As a kid, I distinctly remember bundling up in the snowmobile suit and walking up the road with my sister to get eggs and visit with the kitties. I was severely allergic but wanting to visit with Mrs. Johnson made the watery eyes and sniffles worth it. I remember Russ on the couch behind the big stove that was always had a pot or two merrily boiling away. Sometimes Leslie would be in the house too. It was a kitchen that was warm and full of Ruth's big roar of laughter. She always referred to us as "her girls" and that always felt good to hear. She was a wonderful soul. Rest in peace.

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From: Elva Brown

I so miss our long chats on the phone every week .My sympathy to Elaine and David and family. From cousin by marriage( Vernon) Elva Brown

 

From: Bev (Leno) Minshall

I have many fond memories from childhood of walking down the road in all sorts of weather to get eggs and visit with Ruth. There were always a few felines wandering in and out and there was always a story as to why a certain cat would need to stay in the house and not go out in the cold. Her boisterous personality and big laugh was a mainstay, and I will always remember her giving us horseradish that brought tears to our eyes when we cooked it. Ruth, you were a mainstay of my childhood. You were one of a kind and you will be missed. Rest in peace.

 

From: Brad & Joyce Long

Sad to hear of her passing. Enjoyed our phone calls ( at the end Ruth always said " this must be costing a fortune") Always made me laugh. Will miss her.

 

From: Francis and Aileen Wheildon

We were so sad to learn of Ruth’s passing. We will miss her phone calls. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all. 

 

From: John and Honey King

Our deepest condolences for your loss of your Mother, Grandmother....she will be missed by all who knew her.. happy we had spent time with her and because of Covid our visits to see her and her kitties, her garden’s were put on hold....