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1923 - 2014

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1923

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2014

Ruth Lacy-DeFever Obituary

Lacy-DeFever, Ruth POINT LOMA -- Ruth Lacy-DeFever, age 91, of Point Loma, California, passed away at Scripps Mercy Hospital on November 22, 2014, from complications of a stroke. Ruth was born in Iowa on September 18, 1923 to Warren and Verda Courtney and was raised in Pasadena, California. She was predeceased by her first husband of 52 years, Gordon Lacy, in 1997. Gordon and Ruth raised their family in Escondido, California. They traveled the world, took up sailing and Ruth began her hobby collecting antique dolls. Ruth married Arthur DeFever in 1999 and they continued their mutual love for the sea until his passing in 2013. Ruth is survived by her daughter Sharon (Richard Huff) and son, Rod Lacy (Joan), his 3 children (Robin (Lacy) Keyser, Ryan, Evan) and 5 great-grandchildren. Private burial at sea will be held by family members. In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations be made to San Diego Zoo or Doctors Without Borders.

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Published by San Diego Union-Tribune on Dec. 7, 2014.

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Chip Schulte

December 1, 2020

I remember Mrs. Lacy as the smiling, charming matriarch of the Lacy family, as well as wonderful positive presence in the lives of those she knew. God bless you Mrs. Lacy as you and Mr. Lacy reside in heaven

Walter Schulte

December 1, 2019

Ruth Lacy was my college roommate's (Rod Lacy) mother. Occasionally Ruth & her husband Gordon, Rod's dad, would visit us in college. Ruth was always a smiling face, a wonderful bright light where ever she went, and she and Gordon were spectacular role models to Rod and his sister. The world was a better place because of Ruth Lacy, and is a little lonely without her.

Chip Schulte

January 2, 2018

May God bless you. You were a wonderful lady, terrific mother & honorable person here on earth

M Norris

December 8, 2014

May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.

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