Ruth Pook

1922 - 2015

Pook, Ruth Ruth Owen Pook, wife of Thomas N. Pook (deceased) and mother of eight passed away peacefully on October 8 in Bethlehem, Pa surrounded by her loving family. She was 92. Born in Lake Forest, Illinois on December 6, 1922, she attended the Chicago Art Institute before marrying Thomas "Peter" Pook�in 1942 - just prior to his deployment to the war in Europe. His return stateside witnessed multiple relocations based on his career. She often reminisced that each of her children was born in a different state. Aside from a life filled with nurturing a large family and being the wife of a corporate executive, Ruth found time to continue with her passion for painting and even breeding Great Pyrenees dogs, a true balancing act.� Her interest in art began early, at the age of 18, with her first solo show in Lake Forest. Her portraits and landscapes hang in galleries and homes throughout the United States and Canada.� A signature mural adorns the walls of the Children's Chapel at the Episcopal Cathedral of the Nativity in Bethlehem. Her most frequent subjects were the beautiful landscapes surrounding her summer home on St. Joseph's Island, Ontario and the farmlands of eastern Pennsylvania. �She also was exceptional portrait artist.� Throughout it all, her deep and abiding faith in God guided her life every single day. She will be truly missed by her many friends and family. Survivors: include daughters Holly, Elizabeth and Peggy and sons Peter, Ronald, Louis, Matthew and Stewart. In addition to her children she had the joy and pride of witnessing the birth of twenty-two grandchildren, twenty-nine great-grandchildren and one great great grandchild. Services: Funeral at Kirkland Village, Saturday ,10/24 at 12:00 noon at Kirkland Village. Reception to follow at Kirkland Village. Contributions: In lieu of flowers, contributions may be sent to New Bethany Ministries, Bethlehem, PA.