Tempe, Arizona
HEDGER, Ruth Marjorie, 96, passed away in Tempe, Arizona on January 25, 2015. Ruth was preceded in death by her husband, Stirlen and son, Bernie. Ruth is survived by daughters, Jan McClellan Jerome (Art) of Tempe, Linda Roberts (Dave) of Phoenix and Laurie Opatz (John) of Whitefish, Montana and daughter-in-law, Meredith Hedger of Oak Harbor, Washington. She was 'Grandma' to Kim and Robbie Hedger, Ben McClellan, Erik and Ryan Roberts, Kate and Izaak Opatz. She was 'Nana Ru' to great-grandchildren, Olivia, Caroline, Libby, Ella, Lauren, Avi, Aubree and Olive. Ruth was a 50 year resident of Tucson. She was an active member of Northminster Presbyterian Church. She volunteered with Casa de Los Ninos Crisis Nursery, St. Mary's Hospital Hospice and Hospice Family Care. Ruth was born in Laurel, Montana. She graduated Kinman Business University, May 1940, Spokane, Washington. She and her family lived in Washington state, and Clifton and Safford, Arizona prior to moving to Tucson. She was a woman of many hobbies and interests including hiking, tennis and the Arizona Wildcat basketball team. Ruth was many things to many people, but above all, she was loved and respected by all who knew her. Her unconditional love and generosity towards her family is a testament to a life well lived. We are all richer for her presence in our lives, and will continue to look to her for guidance even though she is physically gone. Mom, Ruth, Grandma, Nana Ru....we love you and will forever miss you. Arrangements by TEMPE MORTUARY.
Dear Jan and family, I was so sorry to learn of your Mothers passing. She was such a wonderful loving Christian lady.I was blessed to have known her when we both attended Northminster Presbyterian Church. I was once able to visit her, along with my Mother Virginia Dixon, in her Phoenix condo. I will remember your family in my prayers. My God give you comfort and peace. Wendy (Dixon) Gorena
February 23, 2015
Janice & Linda please accept my sincere condolences in the passing of your mom. She was a wonderful person. I used to love running into her from time to time & catching up on what & where all of you were.Prayers to you all.
Arlene Brown-Rivard
February 07, 2015 | Beavercreek, OH
It is with much sorrow we learn of Ruth's passing. Ruth played tennis with Marcene and a group for many years and they really had fun. Marcene kept in touch with Ruth through her family until recently, Ruth had a great life. She was also fortunate to have such a loving.
,devoted family. Dr David Wayne and Marcene B Smith
February 07, 2015
Please accept my condolences for your loss. May God grant you peace and comfort. Psalms 83 : 18, Psalms 147 : 3.
G
February 06, 2015 | CA
