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Ruth DAVIS Obituary
Ruth Ellen Brown, beloved wife of Frank G. Davis, loving mother of Marjorie Ellen Davis, Katherine G. (George) Gould of Brooklyn, NY, and Frank Brown (Michele) Davis, grandmother of Claude Davis Gould. Died Monday, January 9, 2012. Ruth was born October 11, 1918, the younger sister of the late Albert Brown. She grew up in Clifton, attended Hillsdale School and went on to graduate from Vassar College. She worked for many years for the Agency on Aging. She was a long time member of the Cincinnati Women's Club, a member of the board, including a term as president, of The Beechwood Home, and was active in the League of Women Voters and Hill and Dale Garden Club. Ruth enjoyed traveling with Frank, visiting Europe many times plus trips to Egypt and Russia. She loved the arts, particularly opera and Shakespeare; flowers, civics, and especially dogs. Memorial service at Norman Chapel, Spring Grove Cemetery, on Friday at 11 AM. Memorials may be directed to The Beechwood Home, 2140 Pogue Ave., Cincinnati, Ohio 45208 or the charity of your choice. Elden A. Good Funeral Home in charge of arrangements. Condolences may be sent through www.goodfuneralhome.com.
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Julie Prickett
January 13, 2012
Frank,
You and your family are in my thoughts and prayers. It is a day in our lives that is becoming more familiar to people our age. Please know that your friends at City Hall have made a donation to the Beechwood Home.
Sincerely,
Julie Prickett
Ann Rueve
January 11, 2012
Marge,
You and your family are in my thoughts during this difficult time. You have my deepest sympathy.
Christine Soldano
January 11, 2012
Frank and Mike Our prayers are with you and your family at this grieving time. May you find peace and comfort in the memories of love that will live on forever.
Steve and Chris Soldano
Jan Connelly
January 11, 2012
Marge,
We've shared many good conversations about caring for our aging parents. You have a special place in my thoughts today.
Jim & Linda Hanson
January 11, 2012
Frank,
You and your family are in our thoughts and prayers.
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