Ruth
Ruth Geary
d. February 14, 2005
Died Feb. 14, 2005 of lung cancer, surrounded by her family. Preceded in death by parents, Harlan and Doris Wood; and brother, Thomas Wood. Survived by her loving husband of 53 years, Lyman; her sons, Shawn (Leesa), Kevin (Sandy); grandchildren, Connor and Logan; brother-in-law, Bruce (Doris); sister-in-law, Janice Wood; nieces, Judy, Sally, Nancy and Linda; nephews, Patrick (Leslie), and Timothy (Patty) Bill Wood and George Wood; grandnieces Katy and Emma; grandnephews, Ryan and Travis.
Born in Winona, MN on November 4, 1931. Ruth graduated Suma Cum Laude from Winona State Univ. in 1953 and because of her academic excellence and college activities, she was selected for listing in the 1953 edition of ?Who?s Who in American Colleges and Universities?. She achieved her youth ambition to become a teacher and taught for 34 years, 30 of which were in the Stillwater School District. She taught all 6 elementary grades over the years. Her special joy was working for 15 years as the School Districts? Elementary Art Coordinator. She taught Art in every elementary school. She is remembered fondly to this day as the ?little lady with the swinging ponytail? to a whole generation of Stillwater area kids.
Ruth was active in many community and Church organizations. Among those activities she served for nearly 20 years as the Marine area member of the District 834 Community Education Advisory Committee and on the Bd. of Directors of the District Retired Educator?s organization.
Ruth had a very special grace for making friends and those many relations, gave her great joy. She was fun loving, deeply caring and generous. Her family and friends will sadly miss her vivacious presence, but will always cherish the special gifts of wonderful warm memories that she gave to all whose lives she touched.
A Celebration of Life will be held on Friday, 11:00 AM, at CHRIST LUTHERAN CHURCH, 105 South 5th St., Marine on St. Croix. Visitation Thursday from 5 ? 8 PM at BRADSHAW CELEBRATION OF LIFE CENTER, 2800 Curve Crest Boulevard, Stillwater (NW corner of Hwy. 36 and Co. Rd. 5). Interment Oakland Cemetery, Marine. Memorials preferred to the American Cancer Society or Christ Lutheran Church ? Youth Program.
Born in Winona, MN on November 4, 1931. Ruth graduated Suma Cum Laude from Winona State Univ. in 1953 and because of her academic excellence and college activities, she was selected for listing in the 1953 edition of ?Who?s Who in American Colleges and Universities?. She achieved her youth ambition to become a teacher and taught for 34 years, 30 of which were in the Stillwater School District. She taught all 6 elementary grades over the years. Her special joy was working for 15 years as the School Districts? Elementary Art Coordinator. She taught Art in every elementary school. She is remembered fondly to this day as the ?little lady with the swinging ponytail? to a whole generation of Stillwater area kids.
Ruth was active in many community and Church organizations. Among those activities she served for nearly 20 years as the Marine area member of the District 834 Community Education Advisory Committee and on the Bd. of Directors of the District Retired Educator?s organization.
Ruth had a very special grace for making friends and those many relations, gave her great joy. She was fun loving, deeply caring and generous. Her family and friends will sadly miss her vivacious presence, but will always cherish the special gifts of wonderful warm memories that she gave to all whose lives she touched.
A Celebration of Life will be held on Friday, 11:00 AM, at CHRIST LUTHERAN CHURCH, 105 South 5th St., Marine on St. Croix. Visitation Thursday from 5 ? 8 PM at BRADSHAW CELEBRATION OF LIFE CENTER, 2800 Curve Crest Boulevard, Stillwater (NW corner of Hwy. 36 and Co. Rd. 5). Interment Oakland Cemetery, Marine. Memorials preferred to the American Cancer Society or Christ Lutheran Church ? Youth Program.
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