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Ruby Hartwig Obituary

Ruby C. Hartwig, age 98, died November 6, 2007, in Scottsdale, Az. Ruby was born in Donie, Tx on October 14, 1909, to Joseph R. and Mary F. Cone. She married Gilbert H. Hartwig in 1933. He preceded her in death in 1970. She is survived by son Don Hartwig (Cynthia Chapin), Tempe, Az, daughter Gaye Autterson (Charles), Palm Desert, Ca, Granddaughter Melanie Sue Higgs (Tim) and grandchildren Matthew and Sara, Gilbert, Az. Ruby was a talented musician whose career began with playing the organ for silent movies. Later in life she was a church organist for many years. She was the entertainment director for Hacienda Los Arcos, forming the "Miss And Her Four Misfits", entertaining around the Valley. Visitation is on Monday, November 12, 2007 at Green Acres Chapel, 401 N. Hayden Road, starting at 1:30 pm, services at 2:30 pm. Following the service a reception will be held at Abiding Savior Lutheran Church, 515 E. Continental Dr, Tempe. In lieu of flowers, donations to Villa Ocotillo Arbor Wing, 3327 N. Civic Center Plaza, Scottsdale 85251 are suggested.

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Published by The Arizona Republic on Nov. 10, 2007.

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Ardyth Bernstein

December 1, 2007

Dearest Gaysie and Chuck, You know how we all felt about Ruby - that's why she was invited and came to our home at every opportunity. She was so much fun, including at Rob's Bar Mitzvah when she came out with a pillow under her dress and sang "I caint say no." You were a powerful threesome and we had some of the most fun times of our lives with you all. Love you guys and hope you are doing ok, despite the sadness. Love Mickey, Artie and Lisa

Gaye Autterson

November 14, 2007

Mom, Chuck and I will miss you so much. What great times we had with you playing the piano or organ and all of us singing wonderful songs together! Love you and cherish our memories.

LINDA and Ron GARLAND

November 13, 2007

Dear Don, Cindy and Gaye: Ron and I want to express our sadness on the passing of Ruby. She was a joy and a talent; such a lady. Mom and Ruby could talk for hours. We will all miss her so much. Regards, Linda and Ron Garland

Nancy Piechowiak

November 10, 2007

Don, Cindy and Family,
You are all in our thoughts and prayers.
Love,
Jim, Nancy, Jimmy, Trisha, Jessie and Sarah

D Hartwig

November 10, 2007

Mom, we love you and miss you.

Don, Gaye, Melanie, Cindy, Chuck, Tim, Matt and Sara.

Dorothy Pearce

November 10, 2007

Dear Don and Gaye, Just wanted to express to you what a wonderful friend your Mother and Father were to me and my family over many years. No one has had better friends for so many years.Love, Dorothy Christensen Pearce

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