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Ruth Clark Obituary

CLARK, Ruth P. 87, of Largo, passed away Aug. 27, 2010. She was born and raised in Geneseo, NY and moved to the area in 1973. She absolutely loved being a saleslady at Margie's Dress Shop in Sunshine Mall for over 25 years and a Bakery sample lady at Publix in Largo. More than anything, she loved her family. Ruth was a member of Christ the King Lutheran Church in Largo. She was preceded in death by her beloved husband, Louis "Bud" Clark exactly 22 years earlier on Aug. 27, 1988. She is survived by her children, Dona McBride of St. Petersburg, Belinda (Duane) Brown of Tampa and Tyler (Deborah) Clark of Largo; 6 grandchildren; 1 great-granddaughter; sister, Dixie (Art) Messinger of Rochester, NY; and a loving extended family including Barbara (Fred) Gearing; and more grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Memorial contributions may be made in Ruth's name to Suncoast Hospice or Christ the King Lutheran Church. Details of the Memorial service will be posted at www.mossfeasterlargo.com Moss Feaster Serenity Gardens Largo 727-562-2080

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Published by Tampa Bay Times on Aug. 29, 2010.

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Katrina Grinfield

September 1, 2010

What an honor it was to of known your mother . She lived at the ALF where i work and I fell in love with her spirit and grace and her amazing smile . My family and I visited her after she moved to Woodside and often Id take a co-worker with me to see her although I knew she didn't remember us she would smile ,tell us how beautiful we were and how sweet it was of us to come visit her .I was there not to long ago to visit her and I was sadened to learn she had passed when I saw the paper but God has truly claimed another Angel in her . May she rest in the arms of her husband again and await her family reunion. Magnolia Gardens ALF Med Tech /CNA

Karen Marx

September 1, 2010

Belinda--Judging from the kind words that have been written about your mother, she sounded like quite a gal. I am sure she was proud to have you as a daughter who will carry on the family trait of lighting up any room you walk into. May you and your family find comfort in your memories.

Lisa Kersey

August 31, 2010

I will always remember the most lovely lady Ruth Clark. She was truly a joy to care for and a blessing to all who knew her at Hospice Woodside. I love you and will miss you as well as your family.

Beverly Coats

August 31, 2010

I did not know Ruth personally but I know her daughter Belinda and I know that Ruth will be missed. Belinda, my thoughts and prayers are with you and your family in your time of grief. May your memories of your mother bring you comfort. If there is anything I can do to ease the pain for you and your family, please let me know.

Trish Lyttle

August 30, 2010

Our love and prayers go out to Dona, her children, and the other family members. Your Mom will always live on in your hearts. With love, Trish & Bob

Debbi Becker

August 30, 2010

My husband and I only had the pleasure of knowing Mrs. Ruth for a short time. We got to know her while we where staying at hospice with Bob's mom. She always brighten up our day with her most amazing smile. She took a piece of our heart we just loved her. I always would tell her she had a crush on my husband because as soon as she saw him she would light up the room with her smile. We really fell in love with your mom. Even after Bob's mom passed away we would stop by to see her she will be truly missed from our lives, we only wish we could of had more time to know her. But I thank god for blessing us with her smile and friendship. May all of you have peace in your hearts your mom was amazing. Bob and I will miss her so.

Debbi and Bob Becker

August 30, 2010

I am thinking of everyone in the Clark family.Ruth always had a smile for me even though when she saw me it was because Tyler and I were at her home to fix something that had her not so happy.I will miss her.Doug johnson Largo FL

August 29, 2010

I truly loved Ruth as though she was my Mother, and care for her children also and I wish them well, and thank them for allowing us the honor of knowing Ruth as well as we do, she was a joy and will be truly missed, but she is with the angels now and watching over us. Love to Donna, Belinda, & Tyler and Deborah and your families, Hugs also to you all, Doris Hughes, Hospice Volunteer.

August 29, 2010

Ruth was one of our favorite customers,sweet lady who loved her chocolate. It was always a pleasure being around her and we will miss her alot.

Jacki and Janice her favorite bankers

Kathie DeSio

August 29, 2010

I feel very blessed to have known Ruth through her daughter Dona. Not only was she warm, friendly, and loving, she passed along all those wonderful traits to her children and grandchildren. God Blessed her in so many ways, may she rest in peace. My prayers go out to Dona, her girls, and the rest of the family.

Patti Joannes

August 29, 2010

Love to you and Duane.. I know you have wonderful memories of your mom. May love surround you, may Faith sustain you, may hope encourage you...day by day.
My prayers and thoughts are with you
Love you
Patti

Carly Herzog

August 29, 2010

This is Ruth's sister Betty Herzog's grandaughter Carly Herzog and I would like to say that Aunt Ruthie was always a happy and nice person to be around that always put a smile on my face and I am very thankful that she is a part of my life. I have much love for her and will always remember her especially because I still smile when I think of her. I can only hope that everyone else that knows her will smile as well. May she rest in peace.

Sabrina Giaimo

August 28, 2010

Memories wow! So many all of the most beautiful smile. Such a shining star. One of God's angels here on Earth. She spent every day of her life making others happy, sharing her spirit, awesome soul, through her smile, her touch, her kind words for all. Her spirit if compassion, giving, kindness, hope and faith, will forever live on from her daughters to her granddaughters and theirs' So wonderful that heaven has a new angel who lived every day in God's light now to shine upon us eternally.

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