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Ruth Gohman Obituary

GOHMAN, RUTH "BEAU", Also known as "Aunt Ruthie", "A.R." (short for same) by her family, "Beau" by friends and colleagues, and affectionately known as "Trouble" by Duncanville Citizens on Patrol Officers & instructors, passed away early Friday morning. Miss Gohman, 71, led a colorful life starting early as a lady wrestler called Baroness Vicky Beau and body builder at Venice's "Muscle Beach" California. She retired from AT&T here in Texas. Ruth was a talented and creative silversmith selling her work at Psychic Fairs and select stores. She marketed her designs as "Something Special by Beau" saying that no matter who you are you deserve "Something Special". She is survived by her sister-in-law, Helen Gohman of Cedar Hill; nieces, Kay Gohman of Duncanville, Barbara German of Ft. Worth, Susannah Gilman of Florida, Donna Douglas & Diana Spurling both of Southern California; a nephew, Charles Gohman of N. Manchester, In.; & by grand & great-grand nieces & nephews from Mansfield, Tx., Douglasville, Ga., Arizona, Florida, & California. Services will be at 7:00 PM Tuesday, November 20, 2007, David Clayton Funeral Home Chapel. The family will receive friends at the funeral home from 6:00-8:00 PM Monday. Interment will be at a later date in Little Bethel Memorial Park. David Clayton & Sons 972-298-7222 davidclaytonfuneralhome.com

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Published by Dallas Morning News on Nov. 18, 2007.

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David Gohman Luke

August 30, 2023

Just wanted to ad, I was and still am, so very proud of my Aunt Ruth and the life she led. Talking about her to my teenage son Xander, is what lead me to find this obituary, so many years later.

Katherine "Kay" Gohman

December 5, 2007

We all thank you for your visit to this guest book, for your kind words and messages. Aunt Ruthie was one of a kind, she was "ornery" right up to the (almost) end...I was with her for 17 hours before she passed and made certain that she was as comfortable as humanly possible. The staff at Charleton Methodist Hospital were fantastic, as were the folks at David Clayton Funeral home. If it is possible to ease the pain at a time like that, they did. Love and warmest wishes to you all. Sincerely, Kay Gohman

Jane Blackshear

December 4, 2007

Dear Gohman Family:
We only met Ruth once a long time ago at Bear Creek Park in Houston, Texas at the Gohman-Tribble Family Reunion. We are so sorry for your loss. I look forward to getting to know more of the Gohman's in the Dallas area. We lived in Cedar Hill for 12 years. I am Jane Gohman Blackshear. I was Ruth's 1st cousin once removed. Our prayers are with you. We are Joe and Jane Blackshear in Pflugerville.

Donna Douglas-Soto

December 3, 2007

Dear Gohman Family, It has been so many many years since I've seen any of you. Athough the years have passed, you all have never been forgotton. May Aunt Ruthie rest in peace. God Bless all of you.

Todd Doster

December 3, 2007

Who would ever think they would miss Trouble, but you will be dearly missed and remembered by all. You fought an awesome battle and can rest in peace now.

Amanda Rhoads

November 28, 2007

Rock on Beau! Bully for you and keep on kicken' girlie! We'll miss you but keep you with us always, in our memories and your keepsakes! God's blessings to your family, and may they know peace and true, unconditional love always! *Smooch*

So says Amanda, the lil' kid who once napped under her table at the Creative Organization's fairs, and told funny and lucritive stories to each other over sodas and subs.

Laura May

November 19, 2007

We will miss this lively spirit! Our hearts go out to her family. She was an amazing woman and even louder voice. Not a lady... But Definitely a Great Beau!

Ric Gillespie

November 18, 2007

Condolences on behalf of everyone at Canvas Chronicle.

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