Ruth M. Parrish

PARRRISH, Ruth M., 95, beloved mother, proud grandmother, and trea-sured friend, formerly of Tampa, passed away on October 21, 2015 at Bayfront Health in St. Petersburg. Born in 1920 in Salt Lake City, UT, she was the daughter of an Army Colonel and his wife and, as a result, traveled extensively during her child-hood and had many stories to tell. She was prede-ceased by her husband, Stanley N. Parrish and son-in-law, Donald C. Shulman. "Ruthie" was a University of Michigan graduate and a member of the Order of the Rose of Alpha Xi Delta, which formerly had a chap-ter there. She participated in the Story Corps project when it came to St. Peters-burg, and a portion of her interview was broadcast on WUSF-FM. She adored her children and grandchildren, loved her red lipstick, and enjoyed crab cakes, beer, and a good laugh. Survived by daughter, Paula Parrish, St. Petersburg, FL; son, David Parrish (Trish) and granddaughter, Alex of San Antonio, FL; son, James Parrish (Barbara) and grandchildren, Sarah, Jimmy, and Libby of Charlotte, NC. If you had the chance to know Ruthie, please recall a wonderful memory or two you have about her that makes you smile. A graveside funeral service will be held on Sunday Oct 25, 2015 at 2pm at Myrtle Hill Ceme-tery, 4002 N 50th St., Tampa 33610. In lieu of flowers, please make a gift to the charity of your choice.