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Always think of Ruth when on the water (Race Committee) or having a toddy at a yacht club.
Christina Joyce
January 10, 2026 | Friend


San Francisco, California
Ruth Gordon Schnapp
September 19, 1926 to January 1, 2014
The first woman to be licensed as a structural engineer in the State of California, and a lifelong advocate for women's rights, passed away peacefully on January 1, 2014, in Los Banos, California at...
Read MoreAlways think of Ruth when on the water (Race Committee) or having a toddy at a yacht club.
Christina Joyce
January 10, 2026 | Friend
Met thru GGYC and race committee! Learned so much from Ruth! Will have a Ramos Fizz in her honor!
Christina Joyce
January 10, 2025 | Friend

Ruth was a wonderful mentor of women and girls in the fields of science long before Stem became a buzz word. She was a long term supporter of the AAUW Program for 7th Grade Girls called Tech Trek that continues to expand. We'll miss you Ruth. Elaine Butler
Elaine Butler
January 23, 2014 | San Francisco, CA
Sad to read about Ruth's passing. I was reminded of many happy memories with her and Mike on Pegasus. Condolences to you all.
Sue Thornley
January 20, 2014 | San Francisco, CA
Very sad to hear of your Mother's passing. She taught me so much about race management - which has been a joy in my life as she was to me also. I am glad I was lucky enough to share a few ramos fizzes with her.
Christina Joyce
January 19, 2014 | Harwich Port, MA