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Ruth CROSBY Obituary
She retired from Riverside Regional Medical Center, as an Admission Clerk, after 17 years of service. Ruth loved spending time with her family and valued the simple things in life.
Survivors include her son, Philip Crosby and his wife, Sharon; one daughter, Elise Crosby and her husband, Jim Wentink; two grandchildren, Samantha and Ross; and many loved great-grandchildren.
Family will receive friends from 7 to 8 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 7, 2010, at W. J. Smith & Son Funeral Home. A graveside service will be held at 10 a.m. Friday, Oct. 8, at Peninsula Memorial Park.
Please leave condolences at www.wjsmithandsonfh.com.
Arrangements by W. J Smith & Son Funeral Home. View and post condolences on our online guestbook at dailypress.com/guestbooks.
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Memories and Condolences
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6 Entries
October 8, 2010
Elise and Phillip we are sorry to hear of your loss. Our prayers are with you and your families during the coming days. Chris and Doug Blaylock
Pat Henderson Burdan
October 7, 2010
Elise and Phillip, my prayers are with you
October 7, 2010
i am so very sorry about your loss,Elise and Phillip
Vicki Sterling
October 7, 2010
I had the pleasure of working with Ruth at Riverside for many years. She was a wonderful woman and was a joy to be around and I will miss her. My condolences to the family. You will be in my prayers.
love,
Linda L. Lane R.N.
October 6, 2010
My Deepest Sympathy to Ruth's family. I had the pleasure of working with Ruth at Riverside ER several weekends a month. She was a very sweet and kind person always to the families of our patients. I will keep you in my prayers during the coming weeks.
Daria Morris
October 5, 2010
My sympathy and prayers are with you Elise and Phillip and your families. Your mom was a very sweet lady.
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