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Ruth Westley Obituary
Ruth A. Westley, 92, of Cumru Township and formerly of Margaret St., Wyomissing Park, and Spring Crest Court, West Lawn, passed away October 18, 2015.
She was the widow of Wilbur W. "Bud" Westley, who passed away December 3,
2012. Born in West Reading, she was the daughter of the late Harvey H. Sr. and Olivia (Kirlin) Plowfield.
Ruth was a graduate of Wilson High School and Albright College, where she earned a BS in Biochemistry.
She was a member of Alsace Lutheran Church, where she met and married her husband in 1947.
Ruth was a Laboratory Technician for the VA Medical Center in Valley Forge and also was a substitute science teacher for Governor Mifflin, Wyomissing and Reading High School.
Mrs. Westley was a member of Berks Art Alliance, where she was a juried artist with her paintings, examples of which have been exhibited at The Reading Public Museum, Penn State Berks Campus, Reading Area Community College and Wyomissing Institute of Fine Arts.
She volunteered for the Republican Party in Berks County and enjoyed dancing as a longtime member of the Smoothies Dance Club in Newmanstown.
Survivors include children, Sandra W. (Westley) Thomas, wife of Joseph J. Thomas, Sinking Spring; David A. Westley, husband of Laura Beth Westley, Manassas, VA; four grandchildren: Jeffrey David Thomas, David Scott Westley, Daniel Austin Westley, Matthew Allan Westley; and sister-in- law, Phyllis Plowfield, Douglassville.
She was preceded in death by siblings: June, Margery and Harvey H. Jr.
In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made in Mrs. Westley's memory to Alsace Lutheran Church, 2201 Kutztown Road, Reading, PA 19605.
Services will be held in Alsace Lutheran Church, 2201 Kutztown Road, Reading, Saturday, October 24, 2015, at 10:45 a.m., Rev. Richard H. Nelson officiating. Burial will follow in Alsace Cemetery. The family will receive relatives and friends Friday from 7:00-9:00 p.m. in Bean Funeral Homes, 129 East Lancaster Ave., Shillington, and Saturday 10:15-10:45 a.m. at church.
Online condolences may be made at www.beanfuneralhomes.com.
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Jenel & Brynn Schaffer
October 24, 2015
Our thoughts and prayers are with the family. Ruth surely left a legacy. What a bright and beautiful woman! May you be comforted by loved ones during this time.
Jim Sensenig
October 22, 2015
Sandy & David:
My sincere condolences on your mother's passing. She loved and cared so very deeply about her family. Ruth and Bud were a great couple and it's sad that both are no longer there for you.
I knew that Ruth was an Albright grad but I didn't know her BS was in Biochemistry...very impressive. She was an intelligent and talented lady.
May God bless your families and may your mother Rest in Peace.
Judy Puchyr
October 22, 2015
My heartfelt sympathy to you and your family. May the warm embrace of your family and friends, and the endless special memories of your time together, guide you to a place of peace in the coming months.
Beverly Bergum Dlouhy
October 22, 2015
Sandy & David - I am so very sorry about the passing of your beautiful mother. She had the most genteel smile and the biggest heart. May you forever feel her unconditional love as she smiles upon you from Heaven. While on earth, you were her angels, and now she is yours. My deepest sympathy to you, your family and to all who were blessed to know and love your remarkable mother.
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