Ruth Nordlander Edwards

A few months ago I was visiting the area and stopped by a park where I saw Dr. Edward's memorial plaque. It caught my attention because June 24 is my birthday so I Googled her. In learning more about her (I too happen to be a professor) I was struck by all that she accomplished and all of the roadblocks she overcame. It seems to me that she led a fascinating and purposeful life. 15 years on, I just wanted to say that her legacy lives on and she continues to impact people--including those who...

I worked with Ruth when she was at CWRU School of Dentistry many years ago and I have many fond memories of her. We were sorry to see her leave and head off to OSU, but she still had many things to accomplish. I cannot imagine the heartache of watching such a brillant person being afflicted with Alzheimer's. I hope it brings peace to all of you to know that she is no longer under the clutches of that terrible disease. My heartfelt sympathies go out to all of you.

I remember Ruth especially for her enthusiasm for butterflies... that's the association with which I will remember her... that and frogs! An expert on metamorphosis, I'm sure her next stage will be very beautiful.

A lovely day in Washington D,C,, sightseeing on foot with Ruth and John, filled with laughter, discovery of fresh fascinations, and the comfort of being fully in the moment. That is the quintessentially Ruth-ish memory that comes to me now and many times before.

Dear Ted,
You wouldn't remember me in a million years but I worked at the First Baptist Church Child Care Center in the l970's. I was a young high school student at the time and I remember you and your mother very well. She was such a nice lady and always took the time to chat with me. She was interested in my path in life and I always enjoyed talking to her. I could tell she was a very educated woman but always made sure her son was her top priority. I was sorry to hear that she...