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Heather, Mark and Haiden Zeman
November 20, 2010
Love, comfort, warmth, inspiration, strength, family. These are just a few words that come to mind when I think of Ruby (Granny). No words can truly capture the whole being of what she meant to me and many others. She will be missed dearly and will never fade from our thoughts and memories.
End of the Journey
Aggie Kaehler
November 16, 2010
Mississippi River Cruise
Aggie Kaehler
November 16, 2010
les goolsby
November 14, 2010
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les goolsby
November 14, 2010
les goolsby
November 14, 2010
"The apples don't fall far from the tree."
November 14, 2010
Dancing Queen at Desiree's wedding
November 14, 2010
Patsy West
November 14, 2010
As Thanksgiving approaches, I will miss her even more so. Who will make the gravy? Who will make the pies? Who will bring too much food to the desert and try to feed everyone? While Granny won't be with us physically, her spirit is with us always. I feel her everyday smiling upon us and she will always be our angel. I love you granny. xo
Aggie Kaehler
November 13, 2010
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November 13, 2010
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November 13, 2010
Jackie & Mom
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November 13, 2010
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November 13, 2010
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November 13, 2010
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November 13, 2010
Browning Family Tree
Aggie Kaehler
November 13, 2010
Anza Borrego Desert
Aggie Kaehler
November 13, 2010
Colorado Trip May 2007
Aggie Kaehler
November 13, 2010
aggie kaehler
November 12, 2010
November 12, 2010
Aggie Kaehler
November 12, 2010
Celebration of Life:
Those of us gathered around would not be here today if not for knowing Ruby. She married, had children and made a family that has grown through the years. Although her life has come full cirlce, she has left us behind to carry on the family. She was loved by us all and will be greatly missed.
I love you very much Mom, Aggie
November 1, 2010
To All of Ruby's Kids...Ruby was everyone's "Granny", including myself. She had the knack for making you feel like you were the only one in the world. Her love & kindness always made me feel welcome and part of the family. I'll always remember 3 days I spent with her learning her love of family, cooking, shopping & Bingo. Ruby's jelly was legendary. Everyone fought for jars & was "smuggled" to us on more than one occasion. Her passion for these things made me a better person. Besides the casino, Ruby loved the annual banquet. She examined & bid on every afghan and quilt in the place, and had a great time doing it. We were ALL blessed to have her in our life. Thank you so much for the gravy boat. We'll think about her everytime we see it & charish it always. The Lord has a grand, cushy seat for Ruby.
Ruby-I'll talk to you in my prayers and See you later. Rest with peace
With all our love,
Tom & April Powell
ernie and Sherry Stair
November 1, 2010
Here's to Ruby
A few short years ago we came to this city,
To say goodbye to Bud, with a farewell ditty.
And now, once again, we are all gathered here,
To mourn for dear Ruby, yes, but also to cheer.
Ruby had a long and a very productive life;
A mother, a grandmother and for Bud, a good wife.
Now, after Bud was gone, Ruby's life was not tame,
She loved bingo, the slots and a wild poker game.
She'd call anyone's bluff, and bet on every hand,
Win lose or draw, that was Ruby's plan.
I say to you, Dear Ruby, with a tear in my eye,
Good luck at that big table way up in the sky!
Ernie and Sherry Stair
My Granny
Travis Goolsby
October 29, 2010
To My Dear Granny
I love you, I will miss you. I will take what you taught: love, family, respect, teach my children and live my life without regret. Love and life is not fair. You held us all together like a quilt without any tears. You were a simple person with no flaws, you made the best of everything even when things seem to be a lost cause. You were never sad, angry or mad at me or my brothers, my Mom or my Dad. I would call to see how you where doing and you would ask if I was hungry because you were in the kitchen cooking. Come on over for a hot lunch, sometimes breakfast, dinner, hell - even brunch! At your house we never went without love, hugs or kisses. You are the best Granny no doubt! You taught lifes lessons without speech, just by the way you do things was how you taught. You change so many lives this I don't thing you know: all the people here today goes to show.
I love you, Travis Goolsby
RHONNY AUGHE
October 29, 2010
OCTOBER 29, 2010 I WILL MISS RUBY AT BINGO BECAUSE SHE WAS SUCH A LOVELY LADY & LOTS OF SENSE OF HUMOR , I REMEMBER 2 WEEKS AGO I WAS THERE & IT HAPPEN THAT MY NUMBER & HERS IN THE WINDOW BUT I TOLD HER THAT IT'S NOT OUR TIME TO WIN & SHE SAID RHONNY WE BETTER HURRY UP BECAUSE WE RUN OUT OF GAMES & SAID OKAY RUBY. MY CONDOLENCES TO HER FAMILY. .. RHONNY AUGHE (CALRSBAD, CA)
October 29, 2010
DEAR FAMILY MEMBERS SHE WAS A LOVELY LADY & SHE WILL BE MISS! I REALLY LIKE HER & JOKE HOW LUCKY SHE WAS, MY CONDOLENCE TO HER FAMILY. HOPE THEY HAVE A BINGO IN HEAVEN BECAUSE SHE LOVES BINGO AND SHE WAS SUCH A WONDERFUL LADY.---- RHONNY AUGHE (CARLSBAD CAL)
RHONNY AUGHE
October 29, 2010
DEAR FAMILY MEMBERS SHE WAS A LOVELY LADY & SHE WILL BE MISS! I REALLY LIKE HER & JOKE HOW LUCKY SHE WAS, MY CONDOLENCE TO HER FAMILY. HOPE THEY HAVE A BINGO IN HEAVEN BECAUSE SHE LOVES BINGO AND SHE WAS SUCH A WONDERFUL LADY.---- RHONNY AUGHE (CARLSBAD CAL)
Desiree West
October 29, 2010
My Granny,
One of the special things about Granny is that she gave us her time. no matter who you were or what you needed she always gave you her full attention.
She always made me feel special. I could come up to her and get a hug and a kiss no matter what she was doing. She was full of love. I will miss you forever Granny! You will be in our hearts forever. i love you.... Desiree
Diana Katsaros
October 26, 2010
Your mother named you perfectly. Ruby a precious gem. I am so blessed to have been your neighbor. You enriched my life in so many ways. I can only hope to be as loving, kind, gracious, and energetic as you. Your favorite worship song "Trading my Sorrow" favorite scripture Psalm 91:11. To all those who love you Numbers 6 24-26
Kandi Talley
October 26, 2010
Dear Aggie, Jackie, Les and Families,
I am so sorry to hear of Ruby's passing. I love hearing Bud & Ruby stories!! I was SO excited when I FINALLY got to meet them 30 some years ago!! They are together now...... Take care, you are in my thoughts and prayers... Love, Tim & Kandi (Baars) Talley (Shirley & Eddie's niece)
Mom and me
Aggie Kaehler
October 26, 2010
Nikki Hartfiel
October 25, 2010
Ruby will be greatly missed at Viejas Bingo. She was a great, friendly lady, we wish her family peace and prayers. Nikki Hartfiel
Phyllis Wilson
October 25, 2010
Dear Ruby,
I just saw you win at bingo a couple of weeks ago and you were so excited. You loved playing bingo so much and we are all going to miss you. You were such a nice, sweet lady, you loved to laugh with us and have a good time. I hope they have bingo and heaven and you keep on winning.
Jackie,
Are you the Jackie that had a station wagon that we all piled into at Clairemont High School? I am Phyllis (Loisel) Wilson. You had a great Mom!
My sincere condolences to the Goolsby family.
Phyllis
October 25, 2010
We have lost a wonderful friend of over 45years. We are sorry we wren' t there with the family. I sure hope there is a bingo there waiting for you.
love you always
Shirley & Eddie. Dodge City, Ks.
Holly Goolsby
October 25, 2010
The skies filled with rain
And soaked us below
The heavens opened up
We had to let you go
Sad heavy hearts
Filled with so much sorrow
Praying we will wake up
And see you tomorrow
It’s hard to let go
Of one you hold dear
Your love a treasure
We will always keep near
Now we can't see you
But still you remain
Our smiles are genuine
Every time one speaks you sweet name
Ruby (Granny) we love you
And we will always stay true
To the happy great memories
We will keep close of you
Love your grandson Tom
Granddaughter in-law Holly
AND Great Grandson Ashton
Roger Kaehler
October 25, 2010
Ruby-doo:
You always called me "Roger-dodger"! You were my gambling buddy and the best mother-in-law I could ever imagine! I love you and I will miss you forever.
Your Son-in-Law,
Rog
Rob Bilbro
October 25, 2010
I only visited with Mrs. Goolsby a handful of times, but it didn't take much time with her to get a sense of her love for life. The first time we met she challenged me to a game of horseshoes... and beat me! May this wonderful lady and mother rest in peace.
panning for gold in Colorado
Les Goolsby
October 24, 2010
84 and going white water rafting
Les Goolsby
October 24, 2010
Les Goolsby
October 24, 2010
photo of Mom and her girls
Ken and Lucy
October 23, 2010
Ruby, You and Bud will be missed by many. You both were our Mom and Dad out at the desert and elsewhere. You were excellent examples to all of us young uns in so many ways. You always helped and listened to anyone who needed help. True salt of the earth people, for us to aspire to be like. God bless you, and thanks for all the patience, time and teaching you gave us, the many great meals we enjoyed, the many beers we emptied, and all the adventures and campfires shared. Thanks Les and family, for sharing them with us.
They will not be forgotten.
Ken and Lucy
October 23, 2010
Ruby, you will be missed for many reasons. We will all miss your woonderful cooking, especially your Swiss Steak, I know you left out at least one ingredient when you gave me the receipe because mine never turned out as good as your did.
Will miss playing cards with you, you made the game worth playing.
Ernie & Sherry
Kathy Goolsby
October 23, 2010
A Poem for "Mom", my mother-in-law.
You were loving & kind
A sweet gentle soul,
Taking care of your family,
Your number 1 goal.
You were one of eleven,
a share cropper's daughter.
The stories you told us,
will be shared forever.
Our trip to Alaska
A dream come true,
we had a great time,
It was all because of you.
Bingo & gambling
were big on your list,
if you didn't win,
Boy, you'd get pissed.
I know you were lonesome
these last few years.
With no one to cook for
or to wipe your tears.
I know your in heaven
with Papa and Wes.
Please tell them we miss them,
that is our request.
I'll miss you more
than you'll ever know
Please tell my "Daddy"
I said hello.
With a heavy heart
and with many tears,
Your memory will live on
with us through out the years.
Your Loving daughter-in-law,
Kathy
Lisa Mazza
October 22, 2010
I always looked forward to seeing Ruby at family gatherings. Knowing she would be there made me smile. I will miss her.
Cheri Shanks
October 22, 2010
For all of the "desert people" Ruby was our glue. Playing poker, Texas hold'em and guts will never be the same without you. You were my second mom and always there for my children as well. My tears will flow for a long time. Your love for all of us will live on forever through all the generations to come. I will never forget you. Love Cheri
October 22, 2010
Granny, you always made me feel special. I love you so much and will never forget you. I will miss you forever and remember all the love and laughter you brought to our family.
Love,
Desiree
October 22, 2010
A tribute to my granny’s life...from Patsy Marlene West.
I was born of a girl at the young age of nineteen,
My granny said I was the ugliest baby she had ever seen.
Yet she took me and mom home, and raised me with love,
She was my angel….God’s gift from above.
Ruby worked very hard and lived a long full life.
She raised 3 kids and set the standards of being a housewife.
Granny loved bowling, cards and the slot machine....
She lived for the sound of the big “kah-ching”!!!
Granny nurtured us all by filling our bellies,
With biscuits and gravy, ice cream and of course, strawberry jelly. :-)
To my mother, Aunt Jackie and to Uncle Les, of which we know, she loved you best.
As you step into your new role of elder fame, please continue her love and honor of the Goolsby name.
To my Granny, as we now lay you down to sleep,
We pray the Lord your soul to keep.
And if in heaven there is a casino,
Sit your but down and play lots of bingo.
I am so lucky to have you in my life. I will miss you every day as I loved you every day.
October 22, 2010
October 22, 2010
ruby....i so enjoyed your warm and friendly personality and good humored competiveness while bowling..my condolences to your family and loved ones......bette (whitehead) baker
Jackie Kendall
October 22, 2010
Mom,
You were my anchor, I will miss you everyday
for the rest of my life. Love, Jackie
Les Goolsby
October 22, 2010
There is something special about a Mom and her sons and mine was very special to me. My Mom was the June Cleaver of our neighborhood, always there when I got home from school,dinner on the table at 6, clean clothes in the dresser. That caring never stopped as I grew up and had my own family. My Mom was all about family first and never stopped trying to take care of us as she did when we were little. I will miss her forever and ever. Thanks Mom for making me a better Man. Love you always.
October 22, 2010
To my Mom, my sadness is great and my heart is heavy. I can hardly imagine a life without you in it. May the angels watch over you now and may you find peace. Your loving daughter, Aggie.
Donald Trotter
October 22, 2010
Mother, I will miss you dearly, but I will cherish your letters, I have them all and I read them often. May you rest in God's arms for eternity.
Your Loving Son,
Donald R. Trotter
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