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Ruth Adams Obituary

Ruth R. Adams

AGE: 93 • formerly of Beach Haven

Ruth Annette Adams, nee´ Richmond, of Clifton, NJ, formerly of New York City, and Beach Haven, NJ, died peacefully at her home in Country Club Towers on Thursday, June 27, 2013 at the age of 93. She graduated from Radcliffe College Magna Cum Laude and Phi Beta Kappa in 1940, receiving her B.S. degree in English Literature. She then earned a Masters in Education in 1959 from C.C.N.Y. She earned a PhD. in Ed. Psych. at NYU in 1965. During her retirement, she received her certification as a school psychologist and learning consultant from Georgian Court in 1982. She was a member of the International Reading Association and served as President of her local chapter of the A.A.U.W. Dr. Adams had an illustrious teaching career in NYC public and private schools, working for the Board of Education, and as a Professor at City College where she ended her career as Associate Dean of the School of Education. In retirement on Long Beach Island, where she was a member of the Jewish Community Center, she served as a learning consultant and a member of the Child Study Team at L. B. I. Elementary School. While living in Clifton, she was a member of the Upper Montclair Country Club and the Sequoia Club of the YM-YWHA where she was honored for her philanthropic work.

She is survived by her sister, Estelle Robinson; a son, David James Adams; a daughter and son-in law, Judith Ellen and Daniel Andrew Anderson; three grandsons and their families, Evan James and Rebecca Lynn Anderson, David Scott Adams, Keith Anthony and Melanie Sue Adams, and one great grandchild, Willa Angelina Adams.

Services and entombment took place at the Sanctuary of Abraham and Sarah on Sunday, June 30th in Paramus, NJ. Rabbi Steven Kushner officiated. Donations in her memory may be made to the United Jewish Appeal or The Jewish National Fund.

Published by Beach Haven Times on Jul. 11, 2013.
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I only met Ruth once but I felt such a nice connection to her on that occasion. We talked shop (teaching) and I could tell she was a wonderful teacher, like her daughter. I am very grateful to have gotten the chance to know her at least a little bit. Sending love to her family.

S Feinman

July 17, 2013

Judy, you keep up the teaching tradition I"m sure she was proud of you

Barry Friedman

July 9, 2013

my mom, Dr. Marianne Liedel met Ruth in 1978 when professors and students from german universities (Munich and Frankfurt) met their colleagues at NYU and she was seated next to Ruth. When Judy and Dan came to Munich two years later my parents got to know them and when I was in NY with my mom in 1990 we were invited to Judy and Dan's home - ever since that time we all have a wonderful friendship, the next generation (Evan Alex Sissi) included, and can share so lovely memories of time spent together in Bloomfield (especially the last Christmas dinner and many Thanksgiving Dinners with Ruth) in Baltimore (at Rebecca's and Evan's wedding) in Manhattan (at the Harvard Club) and many many more...
We are all very sad about this loss but so glad to have known Ruth and will keep her in our hearts
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Sabine Holme

July 8, 2013

I met Ruth shortly after I met Judy in the early 70's. From the beginning she treated me as if I were one of the family. I will always remember our fascinating talks about teaching, testing, and books. She encouraged me to go into the fields of Reading and Special Education, and this advice helped me at a key time in my life. I will always remember her laugh, her generosity, and her wisdom. Rest in peace.

Kathleen Ellis

July 4, 2013

I met Ruth shortly after I met Judy in the early 70's. From the beginning she treated me as if I were one of the family. I will always remember our fascinating talks about teaching, testing, and books. Ruth encouraged me to move into the fields of Reading and Special Education, and this advice helped me at a key time in my life. I will miss her laugh, her generosity, and her wisdom. Rest in peace.

Kathleen Ellis

July 4, 2013

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