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Ruth Elizabeth Hayes Appleby

1917 - 2012

Ruth Elizabeth Hayes Appleby obituary, 1917-2012, Tallahassee, FL

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Ruth Appleby Obituary

Ruth Elizabeth Hayes Appleby

Feb. 8, 1917 - Feb. 4, 2012

Ruth grew up on the Hayes family farm in North Bend, Ohio. She graduated with a B.S. Ed from Miami University, Oxford, Ohio and pursued a M.S. Ed at University of Florida, Gainesville, FL.

She had a rewarding career in education while teaching at: J.S. Connor Elementary in Cleves, Ohio; East Marion, N.H. Jones and Highlands Elementary in Ocala, Florida.

Music and sports were an integral part of her life and she touched many lives through these gifts. As a young girl, she studied the piano and played the saxophone in Taylor High School marching band. She participated in basketball, tennis and track. Later, she was a Girl Scout leader, a ballroom and square dancer and participated in Senior Olympics, becoming the FL State Race Walking Champion of her age group at 75 and placing 10th in the National Senior Olympics.

She was a proud and patriotic American and Marion County, FL resident. She cherished the natural beauty of Florida, enjoyed the local theatres and arts, was an avid health advocate and loved to travel.

She was predeceased by her husband of 62 years, Albert N. Appleby and her two brothers, Robert T. Hayes and Joseph H. Hayes. She is survived by her three daughters, Judy Appleby (Richard Berg), Janet Temkin, and Candace Bodner (Gary); her grandchildren, Daniel DoDai, Danielle Yarros, Matthew Berg, Kris Temkin, Amber Santiago, Mikal Temkin, Cassandra Jacobs; and 9 great grandchildren.

A private family service will be held at a later date. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to:

Girl Scouts of America Gateway Council, 810 NW 8th St., Gainesville, FL 32601, (866)868-6307, www.girlscoutsgateway.org

Ocala Civic Theatre, 4337 E. Silver Springs Blvd., Ocala, FL 34470, (352)236-2274, www.ocalacivictheatre.com

Florida Senior Games, Florida Sports Charitable Foundation, 2930 Kerry Forest Blvd. Suite 101, Tallahassee, FL 32309, (866)354-2637 or (850)488-8347, www.flasports.com; [email protected].

Published by Tallahassee Democrat on Feb. 9, 2012.
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Judy, I am so sorry to hear of your mom's passing.

Ann Boyajian

December 7, 2012

Candy,
So sorry to learn of your Mother's passing. Cherish the memories. Know that you and your family are in my thoughts and prayers.
Bonnie Nichols-Palmieri
VHS '72

February 16, 2012

Mrs. Appleby was my second grade teacher at Highlands Elementary. My class will be celebrating our 30-year reunion in 2013 and I will specifically remember three teachers from my school years and Mrs. Appleby is one of them. She was a creative person and a great encourager, even to a second grader. I know she will be missed...

Scott Bissell

February 11, 2012

So sorry to hear of your mom's death. I pray God's comfort and support for all three of you ladies, Judy, Janet and Candy. Hold your memories with you mom close, they can't be taken from you and sometimes they are the only way to make it through the day. God's blessings, Becky Cooper Watson (went to school with Janet)

Becky Watson

February 11, 2012

Janet, Judy, and Candy--I am sorry to hear of Ruth's death. She was so vivacious and friendly. I always enjoyed seeing her. This is a tough time; my thoughts and prayers are with you. Linda Winchenbach

Linda Winchenbach

February 10, 2012

Dear Candy and family I am so sorry to learn of your mothers passing. I will never forget how sweet she was to me and what a neat lady she was. I always admired her strength, her community spirit, and her intelligence. Know that you are in my thoughts and prayers. May God comfort you during this diffcult time. Love and Blessings, Nancy Francis

Nancy Francis

February 10, 2012

Dear Judy, Janet and Candice, I am so sorry to hear about your mother's passing. I am Donys Sigman Teller and I use to babysit for the three of you. I loved both of your parents very much. I saw them back in the late 90's at Silver Springs at a concert. They both looked great and younger than their ages. I am so happy that I was able to visit with them back then. God bless all of you. Love, Donys Teller

February 10, 2012

Candy,
So sorry to hear of the loss of your Mom. May you cherish her in your thoughts. May the peace of the Lord be with you and your family.
Your VHS classmate,

Jerry Eichler

February 10, 2012

Candy and family -- so sorry to hear about your loss. She was a wonderful lady. Remembering all the great days from the old East Marion school.

Candace Peterson Martin and famly

February 10, 2012

Janet and family,
I have such wonderful memories of your Mom and know that she will be missed. May a lifetime of memries bring you peace during this time of sadness. Donna Grubbs Sapp

Donna Grubbs Sapp

February 10, 2012

Im so sorry for your lost ms. Appleby was my 1st grade teacher 1966 highlands elem. never forget her

February 10, 2012

I am sorry to hear of the passing of Mrs. Appleby. She was my 2nd Grade Teacher at Ward-Highlands Elementary School in the early 70's. What a sweet lady. From time to time I would see her and Mr. Appleby out around Ocala always together, and I would always go up to say hello to them both. I knew Mr. Appleby when he taught at Forest High School. They were presious people who touched alot of folks. I am proud to have known them both, God Bless your family in this difficult time. What a sweet life!! God Is Good!

John Kemp

February 10, 2012

Dear Judy, Janet & Candy,

I am so sorry to hear about the passing of your Mother.
She was an important part of my life growing up across the street.
May God watch over your during this time and remember the good times.

Hope Vaughn

February 10, 2012

Janet, so sorry to hear about your mom. You are in my prayers. CJ Partridge

CJ Partridge

February 9, 2012

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