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Shirley Ruggiero Obituary

Ruggiero, Shirley Rose
Shirley Rose Ruggiero, 73, passed away on October 28, 2010. She was born September 5, 1937 in Hankinson, ND to Ben and Catherine Herding. She is survived by her beloved husband, Rich: daughters Laura Music Panton, Sue Serrano, and son Scott Brown, grandchildren, Leanna Music, Jesse Music and Taylor Brown, great-grandchildren, Daemian Nelson and Johnny Ceja, Nicole Dreyer and Danielle Serrano, brothers, Donnie (Liz) Herding, Roger (Phyllis) Herding, Tom (Jamie) Herding, sisters, Lois (Dale) Smith, Mary (Butch) Tehle, numerous nieces, nephews and friends. She was preceded in death by her parents, her sister Marge Moore and brother Paul Herding. Shirley attended Greendale # 1, a rural school in Hankinson until eighth grade. Her freshman year was at St. Francis Academy in Hankinson. In her sophomore year, her family moved to Wahpeton,ND and she graduated from high school there in 1955. A year later she moved to Phoenix, AZ and has lived there ever since. Shirley was an avid reader, loved to garden, go camping and was a fantastic cook. She enjoy helping people, and has made a great difference in the lives of others. Most notable in the lives of her children's friends. Before retiring she worked as a home health care advisor and received many kudos for her work in that field. She will be greatly missed by all who knew and loved her. Memorial services will be held on Friday, Nov. 5th at 6:30 PM at A.L. Moore Grimshaw Mortuary, 710 W. Bethany Home Rd., Phoenix.

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Published by The Arizona Republic on Nov. 3, 2010.

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Leanna Rose Music

November 8, 2010

God Saw You...
by Author Unknown

God saw you getting tired,
When a cure was not to be.
So He wrapped his arms around you,
and whispered, "Come to me".
You didn't deserve what you went through,
So He gave you rest.
God's garden must be beautiful,
He only takes the best
And when I saw you sleeping,
So peaceful and free from pain
I could not wish you back
To suffer that again.

Sharon McCammond

November 6, 2010

Shirley,

Words can never say how special you were to everyone. You touched us all in your own way. Thanks for being there for me. Thank you Rich, Laura and Scott for sharing your mom with the rest of us. Thank you for being a level headed understanding human being!

Love,

Sharon

November 6, 2010

you will always be our guiding light and our candle in the wind, the princess di version.

Laura Music-Panton

November 6, 2010

Mom,

Your service last night was so beautiful. I am so grateful to all our family and friends that have shown so much support and kindness. It was a ringing endorsement to your life. You will always be in our hearts and souls.

I love you and will miss you forever.

Susi Maiefski

November 6, 2010

I met Shirley when we worked together at NMC Homecare several years ago. In fact she was the one who interviewed me when I was first hired there. She was a good teacher and taught me everything I needed to know about Home Health and billing. She was outstanding in what she did and the clents all loved her. I have thought of her often in the past few years and was saddened to read of her passing. I know how much she loved her family and how important you all were to her. My heartfelt sympathy goes out to all of you during this difficult time.

Russell Pyner

November 6, 2010

I worked with Shirley at NMC Homecare for many years; she was a great asset to us and just the best at what she did. Always kind and helpful to our clients as well as the staff. I'm saddened to hear of her death. My thoughts are with Rich and the rest of her family and friends.

Mary Tehle

November 4, 2010

Our thoughts and prayers are with Rich,the family and friends during this sad time. We are with you in spirit.
Love,
Mary and Butch Tehle

Brenda Parker

November 3, 2010

We are so sorry to hear about Shirley, she was a wonderful person. Rich, I hope the memories will comfort you during this difficult time.
Mary Marple - Fred - Brenda and Jason

Little man loved his gramma!

November 3, 2010

Ashley Carr

November 3, 2010

Even though I'm not legally apart of the family (yet) SHe always made me feel welcomed at family events. When Leanna and I were in a fallout, Mema got us back together. It was the boy's Birthday party and Mema was like Ash your not going anywhere anytime soon, get in here and help us cut veggies. :) She was the glue that held the family together. She is going to be missed IMEMNSELY!!! Love you MEMA

Kelli Postel (Blum)

November 3, 2010

Although I am not an actual grandchild, she was and always will be Grandma Shirley. She took me in as one of her own and didn't think twice about it. I will never forget her trying to get me to eat yogurt, ("It's just like ice cream!"), and now I love yogurt. And not to mention the many nights that she would let me play hairdresser and not get angry when I got the brushes stuck in her hair... Rest in peace Grandma, you will be truly missed and not a day will go by that we don't think of you... I love you. Kelli M. Postel

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