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Ruth Solosky Obituary
"Surely goodness and loving kindness will follow me all the days of my life, and I will dwell in the house of the Lord forever." Psalm 23:6
Ruth Irene Solosky, 84, of Midland, went to be with her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ, on Saturday, Aug. 30, 2008, after a courageous struggle with cancer. She died peacefully at her home surrounded by her family after an all night vigil.
The daughter of the late William Henry and Ruth (Galbriath) Sutliff, she was born on Nov. 5, 1923, in Midland. Ruth was united in marriage to Wesley "Bill" Solosky on Nov. 9, 1942, at Shepherd Field, Waco, Texas. He preceded her in death on May 14, 1989.
She is cherished by her sons and daughters, Philip (Sueko) Solosky, Mary Elberson, Mike Solosky, Elizabeth (Philip) Scott, Beverly (Glen) Saller, Nancy (Giovanni) Cologna and Tim (Tina) Solosky; 19 grandchildren; eight great-grandchildren; and many nieces and nephews.
Ruth graduated from Midland High School, worked at Shepherd Field Base during World War II as an Air Force bomb loader, attended Grand Rapids School of Nursing, was an administrative assistant for the Austin Corporation and later was co-owner with her husband, of Solosky's Market on Ashman Circle. In 1944 she began a wonderful career as an excellent homemaker and mother of a total of eight children. She was a member of the Assumption B.V.M. Church and the Ladies Alter Society for 43 years.
Ruth was a loving and devoted wife and mother, and a thoughtful and kindhearted daughter, sister, aunt and neighbor. She was a lifelong faithful Christian, dedicating many hours in labors of love at her church.
A lifelong student, Ruth studied weather, nature, politics, culture, medicine and homemaking.
She was predeceased by her parents, William and Ruth Sutliff; her daughter, Kathryn (Solosky) Brewer; her sisters, Dorothy Colbert and Pauline Sarl; her brother, William Sutliff; and her grandson, Michael Wygocki.
A Funeral Liturgy will take place 10 a.m., Saturday, Sept. 6, 2008, at the Assumption of the B.V.M. Church. Ruth's family will receive friends at the Smith-Miner Funeral Home, 402 Rodd at Buttles, on Friday from 4-7 p.m., a vigil service will be held at 7 p.m. Friday at the funeral home.
Those planning an expression of sympathy are asked to consider the Assumption of the B.V.M. Church.
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Memories and Condolences
for Ruth Solosky
Ranae Dougherty
August 27, 2024
The impact of my visits to your home and the things you taught me about nature stick with me for life... when I see a trillium flower (or the look alikes down here in Texas) I think of you. I took my kids rock hunting on the Michigan shore line this summer... and the whole time I was thinking of you and how I´ve done that with you and Aunt Beth. Still trying to find the right time to get to see the cherry blossoms in DC... love you Grandma.
Mary Ellen Elberson
August 27, 2023
In spite of my being somewhat of a pain,you knew what to do and guided me with love and the patience of Job.
It doesn't seem 15 years.
I still want to pick up the phone and share things with you that I have discovered and things I would never have known but for your love of teaching me the things that are still an inportant part if my life today.
Thank you mom.
My deepest love and devotion to you.
Mary Ellen
Beth Scott
October 23, 2017
It is a wonderful honor to be one of Ruth Irene Sutliff Solosky's daughters. Mom was a beautiful, educated, "home-engineer" and loving mother who traded a career in nursing for a career in motherhood. We were "compatible opposites" as we used to call one another. Very different in our likes and dislikes, but very compatible and always looking out for the other. I'm grateful for the annual mother/daughter summer vacations we took together; always a pilgrimage to the places and homesteads of our ancestors.
Every season reminds me of Mom; the new life of springtime, the gardens of the summer, the harvest of autumn and the cold winter nights where her good cooking warmed our home and made us feel so good inside. There is so much more that I could write in this guest book, but suffice it to say, Mom is written in my heart and there she will stay. Thank you, Lord, for my mother.
Mary Elberson
August 30, 2017
Momma,
I miss your wit,wisdom,love,patience and most of all you. You taught me innumerable things that,as a child, I thought you were crazy. I was the crazy one. I watch the buds of leaves swell in late winter, knowing spring is soon-one of many things you taught me and we would share throughout the the years,tour teachings guide my gardens,who I am and who I aspire to emulate.
Thank you,momma.
I will always love you deeply
Diana Card (Beebe)
September 5, 2008
Mary & Mike - So sorry to hear of your Moms passing. You probably don't remember me but we rode the same school bus for years. God Bless!
Charlie & Mary Dougherty
September 5, 2008
Grandma Ruth was a remarkable lady. We only knew her for a couple of years but we were very impressed with her spirit and her independence. It was always a delight to speak with her.
We will certainly miss her.
Ranae Dougherty
September 5, 2008
I will miss you Grandma, and I promise, I will be taking my family to DC to see the blossoms in the spring time. I'm sorry we didn't get you there. I love you,
Deborah, Chelsea,Patrick Cummings-Fitzgerald
September 3, 2008
We will miss you very much but are comforted knowing you are at peace in Heaven and in the Lord's hands for all eternity.
Tricia Grisolano (Solosky)
September 3, 2008
Good bye Grandma - tell mom hi. I love and miss you both very much.
Dana & Chris Schilling
September 2, 2008
We only knew her a short time, but what a wonderful and funny lady. She will be missed.
Love and Prayers,
Jacqueline Coulter
September 2, 2008
I was sorry to hear of Ruth's passing. My deepest sympathy to the family.
Sheri Box
September 2, 2008
Nancy~
I am so sorry to hear of the passing of your mom, my thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
Sheri (York) Box
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