Edna Ruminer

1938 - 2018

Edna Ruminer

Woodlake - Edna Louise (Sweeney) Ruminer, age 79, passed away peacefully with her family at her side January 29, 2018. She was born in Woodlake, CA on July 2, 1938 to a Pioneer Family, Doc (Philip) and Gladys (Coker) Sweeney. Edna grew up in the Woodlake area and graduated from Exeter High School in 1956. She married Dwight Ruminer in 1960 and celebrated their 57th wedding anniversary on July 30, 2017. Edna was a loving wife, mother, grandmother, sister, aunt and cousin. She worked for 32 years with husband Dwight, managing the day to day operation of their produce business, Ruminer's Produce in Visalia. She was preceded in death by her parents, Doc and Gladys Sweeney, daughter Cheryl Ann Ruminer Bree, grandson Ryan Bree and Brothers Eddie and Vernon Sweeney.

Edna is survived by her husband Dwight Ruminer, her son Dewayne Ruminer (Wanda), her daughter Fredna Van Dellen (Andrew), 4 grandchildren Meredith Bree Meehan (Dillon), Scott Shepherd, Stephen Ruminer and Jesse Morales (Monica), 7 great grandchildren and only surviving sibling, her sister Mable Stailey. She is also survived by numerous cousins, nephews and nieces who lovingly referred to her as "Aunt Susie". Her keen ability to be truly authentic, honest and forthcoming about how she saw or felt about a situation is unique to only her. She will be dearly missed by all.

Visitation will be held on Tuesday, February 6, 2018 at Evans Miller Guinn Chapel in Exeter from 2:00 to 6:00 pm. Funeral Services will be held on Wednesday, February 7, 2018 at 10:00 am at the Presbyterian Church of Woodlake, 600 West Naranjo Blvd, Woodlake. Burial will be in the Woodlake District Cemetery.