Ruth B. Secrist

Secrist, Ruth B. RN, PNP (Schriver, Stone)
Fairport: Went to be at peace with her Lord, Fri., Oct. 3, 2008, at age 94. Predeceased by her parents, James and Margaret Buchan; husbands, Raymond Schriver and Solon Stone. She leaves her husband, Richard Secrist; children, Linda Vanderstyne, Jon (Judy) Schriver, Margaret "Peggy" (Mel) Vietor, Shirley (David) Oestreich; step-children, Lynne Secrist, Mark (Karen) Secrist, David (Sara) Secrist, John (Christine) Secrist; grandchildren, Amy (Gary) Polisseni, Eric (Nancy) Vanderstyne, Heather (Robert) Baleno, Christopher (Jennifer) Vietor, Kelly and Alicia Schriver, Heidi (Shawn) Carey; several step-grandchildren; 20 great-grandchildren; sister, Elvere Hyde; nieces and nephews; many relatives in Canada and many friends of Harmony Ranch, Canada.
Ruth was among the earliest Pediatric Nurse Practitioners in Rochester, educated at the University of Rochester. She was the first Pediatric Nurse Practitioner working at Rochester General Hospital where she practiced in the Out-Patient Clinic until her retirement. Ruth was a Fellow of the National Assoc. of Pediatric Nurse Associates and Practitioners and a member of Browncroft Community Church, the Gennys of the Chorus of the Genesee, and former long time, active member of Webster United Church of Christ. Ruth was known for her love of her Lord, love of her Family, and her passion and love for all children.
Friends may call 4-7 P.M. Wed. at Willard H. Scott Funeral Home, 12 South Ave., Webster. Memorial Service 10:00A.M. Thurs. at Browncroft Community Church, 2530 Browncroft Blvd., Rochester. A reception will follow at Church. Memorials may be directed to Lifetime Care Home Hospice, Hildebrandt Hospice Care Center, or Assoc. for the Blind and Visually Impaired.