Ruth Givens

I met Ruth Rylander Givens at work in 1971. She was the federal funds accountant for SAISD. She was a typically dedicated business office employee, having the responsibility of making quarterly reports for each grant awarded to us. Back then, the federal auditors visited quite often. She relished the opportunity to provide documentation for her reports. She, the business manger, Harry Stanford, and our federal compliance staff would meet with the auditors, and the reporting portion always...

I just hear of the passing of your Mom. My prayers are with you and your family. Ruth and I worked together many years at SAISD. She was a wonderful lady and a great friend.

My family, Bob and Vernelle DuBose, were members of Los Angeles Heights Methodist Church. Ruth and I shared the same birth date (July 16th). We always acknowledged our birthday through the years. I will miss her wonderful outlook on life, her love of family and friends. and her untiring trust in God.

Roberta DuBose Searls

Ruth has always been my best friend and I miss her already. I wish I could have spent more time with her the last few years, but through Jan and Mira (my daughter and Maxine's daughter)I did keep up with her. And we had long phone conversations too. The admiration I had for Ruth is something I cannot describe. She was so special. I feel honored to have known someone with such a love for life.

Aunt Ruth , You will be missed greatly .You are with the best up their.....love and miss you , Jason Lewis and Family

Dear Carolyn, LD and Mary Lynn:

Janice told me this morning of the passing of your Mother. I remember her well from the old days. She was always such a vibrant person. My prayers are with you.

I first met Ruth when I was a child. I remember birthday parties for her daughter Mary Lynn, my age, when she lived near my mom and dad (Jimmy and Anita). Ruth and Mom and Dad were best friends from Boerne. I suppose it was nearly 80 years later when I met Ruth again at my Father's funeral, two years ago. At the conclusion of my father's Rosary, when the deacon asked if anyone wanted to speak, Ruth stood up and spoke for almost 15 minutes about her memories of my father, thier childhood and...

ML, Loyd and Family,
What a lovely tribute about your mom. Wish I could be there for you like you were for me a month ago, but know that you are in our prayers. We love you.
Sarah and Cisco

Dear Carolyn and L.D.,
We are in Colorado now but read the obits in the paper today. You and the family are in our thoughts and prayers at this time.
T.M. and Carol