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Ruth Ann Poland Laxen

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Published by Legacy Remembers from Jan. 6 to Jan. 8, 2009.

Ruth Ann Poland Laxen, 102, formerly of Terre Haute, died Monday, Jan. 5, 2009. She was a longtime resident of Terre Haute for 85 years. She was a former teacher at Warren Elementary School, and was principal at Crawford Elementary School. She was the beloved wife of her husband of 63 years, Rexford Laxen, who preceded her in death.She was the devoted mother of Barbara R. Boyd and Richard Laxen. Also survived by four grandchildren and six great-grandchildren.She was a member of World Gospel Church and Order of Eastern Star.Entombment will be 2 p.m. Friday at Roselawn Memorial Park. Vorhis and Ryan Funeral Home, 310 Dunn St., Cincinnati, assisted with arrangements.

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January 8, 2009

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January 8, 2009

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January 8, 2009

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Judy White

January 8, 2009

Barbara & Richard
My mom, Thelma Stone, taught with your mom at Warren. My mom passed away twelve years ago. You have my deepest sympathy. No matter the age, it's hard to give up our mothers. Judy (Stone) White, Bowling Green, KY

Don & Molly Barr

January 8, 2009

Dick & Barbara,
You have our sympathy with the loss of your mother.

Carrol (Henderson) Hargis

January 8, 2009

Mrs. Laxen was a great teacher and a great Christian Lady. She left a great impression on many children's lives at Warren

Aurora Ilarraz

January 8, 2009

God blessed us with beautiful neighbours at Circle Drive and Lex and Ruth Laxen were among them. While I was hanging one of her hand-made Christmas ornaments I got home sick.
My prayers and condolences go to her beloved family.
Aurora Il?rraz, Madrid, Spain

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Jerry Rudisel

January 8, 2009

So many years ago! I remember her as a great teacher from my days at Warren. She has hand a hand in shaping many if us.

Doretta mundell thompson

January 7, 2009

Mrs. Laxon was a great teacher I remeber her very well at Warren so many years ago GodBless you all.

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