Ruth Jessen

My dear departed Ruthie
It seems not long ago
You were winning tournaments
And I had just turned pro

I remember when you putted
You had the widest stance
And your seams were reinforced
So you wouldn't split your pants

I remember my frustrations
Would make me want to quit
You helped me pull it together
With your honesty and wit

Now that you're in heaven
You may play with any style
I know you're making awesome shots
I see your infectious...

Ruthie was such a great gal - we'll miss her.

While I was growing up, my cousin Rothie was the most famous person I knew. I watched as she emerged from "a face in the crowd" when she and Sports Illustrated were both very young. It was always an occasion for excitement in our house when Ruthie made it a point to stop for a visit on her way from the Tour to her parents' home in Seattle. She was the only person I knew who drove a Cadillac. And each time she stopped by (timing her visit so that I'd be home from school) she was driving a...

What a privilege to attend your memorial and meet your lovely family. I did not know you well, Ruth, while on tour, but you were always kind and positive to the rookies. Thank you for giving the next generation "The Act to follow"
and the incredible humerous positive gift of life's lessons. Indeed, you came to Phoenix for a job and palce to be but created a home for youself and all who knew you. Rest gently in the palm of God's hand.

I will always remember Ruth as being happy, gracious and always ready with positive input to a young player like myself. I enjoyed knowing her and playing with her. Say hi to my dad up there and give him a good golf tip. Love you, Patty Sheehan

i remember Ruthie all the way back to junior golf days. we had so much fun at the tournaments and even at 15 you knew she was a great golfer. the golf world along with her family and friends will miss her.

I had the pleasure of meeting Ruth Jessen at White Mountain C.C. in Arizona where she taught in the Summer. I am thankful I had that short time with her at the golf clinic there.

In 1963 I met Ruthie through a mutual friend. After spending time with her I knew I wanted to join the LPGA. With all her illnesses on tour she never complained and ALWAYS had a smile on her face.
The tour was a better place because of you Ruthie and I only wish the youngsters out there today could have known you. They defintely missed out on "The Lady of Golf"

While I had met Ruth on a few occasions, her status and presence preceded her by virtue of her myriad of accomplishments and gifts to the world of golf. I had been told of Ruth's competitiveness as a player, her comeback determination, her winning attitude, and the oh so many contributions to the game itself. But what impressed me most upon first meeting Ruth was her big smile and winning sense of humor. While the world of golf will remember her as a "tour player" or "teacher" or "U.S.Open...