BATAVIA, Illinois
1921 - 2021 (Age 100)
Ruth Drover Burnham, 100, a World War II veteran and longtime Batavia volunteer dedicated to serving community and church, died of natural causes Friday morning, July 9, peacefully at her residence at the Holmstad Retirement Community in Batavia. Mrs. Burnham was born in Elgin in 1921, to Ethel...
Read MoreThoughts of Ruth are triggered easily as I drive Main St. in Batavia. She was a beacon of accomplishment, a model for those of us fortunate enough to know her. A strong and valiant woman.
Barbara A. Kalina
July 05, 2024 | Friend
Ruth Burnham was definitely a wonderful representative of our nation's greatest generation. What a legacy she left and what a loss to her family and to Batavia.
Nancy Bendure
July 13, 2021 | Friend
We are sorry for your loss. We have fond memories of being fellow church members with RUTH at the Congregational Church of Batavia.
Carolyn and Stanley Oke
July 11, 2021 | Friend
If each of us could accomplish only 10% of what Ruth-your mom, grandmother, and great grandmother -, we would change the world to be more embracing of each other and our history. You have been blessed by her influence and so have we.
Barbara A. Kalina
July 11, 2021 | Friend
Ruth Burnham - a woman who I came to love, respect and admire for all the unique ways she gave of herself to her family, friends, community and church. The Lord has welcomed you to His home, for a job so well done. Love, Mary
Mary Paine Gillen
July 11, 2021
