Sacramento, California
SILVA, Ruth Helen Kajander Ruth died at home February 17, 2013 after a protracted illness. Ruth was the only daughter of Ollie Kajander and Ilona Sustaamoinen, and granddaughter of the first woman in the Finnish Parliament. After stints in New Hampshire and other states, the family settled in...
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Ruth loved New York City so where else would she go trekking out with 8 and 9 year old girls? Greenwich Village of course!! I will always remember Ruth. She was a beautiful lady. R.I.P.
Debby Engel
August 25, 2013 | Virginia Beach, VA
I'm so lucky to have shared the relationship I did with Ruth. She was an amazing lady. Smart, creative, strong, stubborn. She taught me a lot. For one thing, my garden will be much greener thanks to her tips! I loved our shopping adventures & our conversations. How we used to laugh! Even in difficult times, we helped each other to smile... and that's really special. Little things continue to remind me of her, and I think of her often. And, of course, I miss her. My continuing condolences to...
Karen Paulsen
August 12, 2013