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RUTH HARPER Obituary
RUTH LAUFFENBERGER HARPER
Ruth Lauffenberger Harper of Silver Spring, MD, passed away on December 29, 2015 at age 85. She was the beloved wife of the late Grafton Harper; sister of Angelina Boaz of California; and aunt of Tia Phillips of New Hampshire. She grew up in Carteret, New Jersey, lived in Australia for nine years, and spent the rest of her life in Washington, DC, and Silver Spring, MD. Ruth traveled extensively, most recently to Istanbul, Turkey. She was very outgoing-there was never a stranger in her life. She was an excellent seamstress, a member of Curves for several years, and a devoted Sunday volunteer at Brookside Gardens. Graveside services and interment at Arlington National Cemetery Columbarium will take place at a later date. Memorial contributions may be made to Brookside Gardens, 1800 Glenallen Ave., Silver Spring, MD 20902www.COLLINSFUNERALHOME.com
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Gail Perruso
February 5, 2016
Aunt Ruth, I will miss you. You lived your life to the fullest. I enjoyed the interesting stories of your adventures. My sincere condolences to your sister and her family. May you rest in peace with Uncle Grafton.
Helen Perlen
January 25, 2016
Ruth was a dear friend of mine of over 50 years, from the time she lived in Melbourne. We were next door neighbors. I have many fond memories from that time and also when I visited Washington with my family in 1979. We always kept in touch,by mail and more recently via Skype. I am deeply saddened by the news of her passing and will miss her presence in my life. My deepest condolences to her sister Angelina and family of whom Ruth often spoke.
Diane Klein
January 14, 2016
Ruth was a very big part of our Thursday night dinner group,full of people she and Crafton worked with at perpetual we wepre shocked and saddened.
Jim DeRamus
January 12, 2016
Ruth enriched the lives of everyone she spoke with at Brookside Gardens. When it was my turn for weekend duty we would chat about so many topics and she would find humor in the most unexpected places. I will miss her stories and delightful countenance.
Bill & Janet Poppe
January 11, 2016
Janet and I are so saddened by your passing to a better place. We wish you were still here full filling our lives. We will continue to have warm thoughts of you and remember the wonderful life you experienced.
Toni Jones
January 11, 2016
Aunt Ruth,
May you rest in peace. Our deepest sympathy to your sister and niece.
January 11, 2016
Ruth was such a lovely volunteer at Brookside, she enriched the visitor experience like the beautiful paths and flowers. She will be sorely missed.
Rhoda Cutlip
January 11, 2016
I knew Ruth from Brookside Gadens. She was such a lovely and sweet lady, always greeting Brookside Gardens visitors with a smile. From time to time some of us got together for lunch and I was also happy to hear of her travel adventures. She was certainly an asset to Brookside, and will be missed by many.
Ruth at Hillwood
Nora Ridolfi
January 11, 2016
Sorry to see you go, so suddenly and unexpectedly. I never met your sister, but your many stories often were about your adventures with her--my thoughts and condolences to her for this sad loss. I will come see you in Arlington. Rest in peace in a Harper family reunion, you were the last of that generation.
January 10, 2016
Aunt Ruth, your passing was a shock. You are missed. It was always so great to hear all of your stories and adventures. Say hi to Uncle Grafton, Aunt Virginia, and my mom. Love Carol Perruso
Meryl Moran
January 10, 2016
I will really miss seeing her smiling face each Sunday. This is a big loss to me personally and to Brookside Gardens, too. I hope to be able to attend the service and burial at Arlington Cemetary in the future. Thanks, Ruth, for making Sundays at Brookside Gardens special!
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