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Ruth Carroll Obituary
Boulder Creek, Ca.
Ruth passed away peacefully on April 10, 2011 at the age of 93. She was born to Elmer and Martha Crawford in Boulder Creek. She attended Boulder Creek High School and San Jose State College. She married Dr. Howard F. Carroll in 1940 at the family home in Boulder Creek and they established the Marina Pet Hospital in San Francisco. Ruth belonged to the California Golf Club and Pasatiempo Golf Club where she enjoyed playing golf with Howard. Ruth was an outstanding homemaker, painter [watercolor] and gardener.
She is survived by her loving husband of over 70 years, Howard, her four children, Dr. Denis Carroll [Anne], Patti Bascom [Hunt], Martha Barakah [Mohsen], and Dr. David Carroll [Betsy]. She had four grandchildren: Michael Carroll [Rhea], Dr. Julie Valencia [Martin], Dr. Monika Connally [Mike], Jackie Mansfield [Chris], two step grandchildren Leon Bascom [Kristi] and Scotti England [Art], and five great grandchildren Kayla Valencia, James Valenica, David Valencia, Katie Connally, and Yeumi Carroll, as well as a large number of nieces and nephews. She was also a member of the Felton Presbyterian Church where a celebration of her life will be held at a later date.
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Pati Murray Boyd
June 8, 2011
Dear Howard and family, I just learned of your beloved Ruth's passing. What wonderful memories I have of all of you. Going to Greenbrae to go swimming was the highlight of our summers! Ruth was such a warm, welcoming hostess. And she kept that outside freezer stocked with wonderful goodies!! My entire family sends you their sympathy and love.
Steve Hartman
April 18, 2011
Howard,
I did not know your dear wife, Ruth, but I am willing to bet that Grandma and Grandpa, Gladys and Phillip Hartman did. So too, my dad, Merv, and aunts and uncle, LaVern, Elaine, and Buddy (Phillip), who probably went to school with Ruth. I just want to recognize this long, loving life you two have shared together, along with a prayer to comfort you in your loss. God Bless you, Howard.
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