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Ruth Brinkman Obituary
She was born Dec. 15, 1922, in Warren, Ohio, to Lawrence and Gladys (Garren) Woodburn. She grew up in Warren and Newton Falls, Ohio, graduating from high school there.
Ruth worked for various theater chains as secretary, bookkeeper, buyer and booker of films and supervisor of theaters for many years.
On May 5, 1945, she married Ray Brinkman in Las Vegas. They lived in many states before moving to Rapid City in 1954.
She was a member of South Park United Church of Christ where she served on many boards and committees and as church secretary, treasurer and clerk for a number of years.
Ruth is survived by her husband, Ray, Rapid City; two sons, David and Bruce, both of Denver; two sisters, Jean Padgett, Fort Myers, Fla., and Vera Gleason, Avon, N.Y.; and many nieces and nephews.
She was preceded in death by her mother and father; and her sister, Sara Murphy.
Cremation has taken place and burial will be at 12:30 p.m. Friday, May 20, at Black Hills National Cemetery near Sturgis. Memorial services will follow at 2 p.m. at Westhills Village Healthcare with the Rev. Bruce Herrboldt officiating.
In lieu of flowers, a memorial has been established to benefit the Westhills Village Foundation.
Behrens-Wilson Funeral Home is in care of the arrangements and condolences may be conveyed to the family at www.behrenswilson.com.
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Colleen Backus
May 19, 2011
I will remember my Aunt Ruth for the many times I saw her laughing and playing cards around my grandmother's table with her sisters. I will remember the trips to visit her and Uncle Ray when I was small in South Dakota, the Wild West. I will remember her for the family ties that are created from my mother to her and then to me. I will always remember her fondly. May she rest in peace.
Colleen Backus
May 19, 2011
I will say that my Aunt Ruth was a lovely lady. Although we lived very far apart, I will remember her for the laughter around her mothers, my grandmothers, table when she and her 3 sisters were playing cards and enjoying each other. I will always remember our trips to South Dakota to visit her in the Wild West when I was small. I will remember with love, the family ties she shared with my mother and with me through her. May she rest in peace.
Betty Lou Grow
May 19, 2011
I will miss Ruth and her e-mails. We had been corresponding like that for many years. My prayers to you, Ray, and the family.
May 19, 2011
I will miss having lunch with Ruth every day as I enjoyed visiting with her.
May God Bless and help in your recovery.
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