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Ruth Jean Stephens

by Legacy News

Salt Lake City, UtahUSA

Died May 1, 2020

Age 92

Obituary

Ruth Jean Snow Sudbury Stephens lived an astonishing life to the age of 92. She passed away peacefully on Saturday May 2nd, 2020 due to COVID-19…

As a great granddaughter of pioneer Erastus Snow, Ruth Jean grew up in the Capitol Hill area of Salt Lake City, spending untold hours with her beloved grandmother Ann Pymm Snow, who lived at the Hotel Utah. Her family was associated with the Salt Lake Garfield and Western Railway, Portland Cement and Saltair Resort, where she spent time dancing to the bands…

Published in the Salt Lake Tribune

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“I enjoyed 22 years of laughter, fun and surprises with Jean as my stepmother. Smart and quick, nothing got past her. She loved being around people and had a sharp memory for names and places. Bless you, Jean, and your family.”

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