Fairbanks, Alaska
1927 - 2018
Ruth Marie Sauer passed away Sept. 20 at 91 after a lengthy battle with Alzheimer's disease. Ruth moved from a temporary home on Earth to an eternal home prepared by her Lord and savior, Jesus Christ.Ruth was born in 1927 to (the late) James and Violet May Irwin, of Toronto, Canada. She is...
Read MoreRuth and Don were our "Fairbanks Folks" and welcomed us into their home and hearts during our years in Alaska. We will forever be thankful for their love and Godly influence in our lives.
Frank and Ginger Person
October 06, 2018 | Fairhope, AL
I'm so sorry for your loss! Your parents along with the May's & Crabb's had a great impact on my life at Denali Bible Chapel and Camp Liwa. I'm pleased that she is in good hands now, even though it doesn't lessen your pain much. God Bless all of you!
Jennifer Mang
October 03, 2018 | Fairbanks, AK
Your parents were no strangers to all children! The Compassion and Passion they lived is an example to all Christians.Thanks Paul, John and Phillip for sharing them with us...their impact on my life will always be with me.
Bruce Ketchum
October 01, 2018 | Waynesboro, VA
She is in a better place prayers to all of the family
Maggie Cropp
September 30, 2018 | Spokane, WA | Friend
To my 'Alaska cousins' - I know you will miss your mom. I know it was hard to see her live with Alzheimers. But it makes me smile to think of the reunions taking place in heaven. How happy she must be! I am thinking of you all. Love Janet Irwin Robertson
September 30, 2018
What a wonderful legacy Ruth and Don Sauer left,.
Bobby Pace
September 29, 2018 | Fairbanks, AK
My condolences go out to the family of a very strong woman.Stay strong like Mrs RUTH SAUER.AND HELP FULFILL PSALMS 90:10
V.H.
September 29, 2018 | IL
Dear Paul, John and Philip, I loved your mother for her kindnesses to me as a child at Camp LiWa. She visited me once in my home in Chapel Hill, NC (my mother kept us connected after I'd grown up and moved away) and we had a glorious time remembering Camp LiWa, the counselors and staff, the campers, all the escapades involving flagpoles and canoes sent adrift. Lots of laughter!! I was able to visit with Aunt Ruth a time or two during her later years, and will remember her always as a...
Gann Hartley Herman
September 28, 2018 | Durham, NC
I offer my condolences to the Sauer family for your loss.
I have sweet memories of her.
As we lived near her during our childhood, we were blessed with wonderful visits to Ruth's home.
Our mom would take us on frequent walks in the neighborhood and oftentimes we'd stop in to say hello to Ruth.
She was always smiling and happy!
She would offer encouragement to my mom who was a young mother of six children.
My siblings and I enjoyed the visits as...
Teresa (Williams) Miller
September 28, 2018 | Fairbanks, AK
