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Ruth Giles Obituary

Ruth Isabel Giles, 85, of Phoenix, AZ peacefully passed away on December 5, 2007. Born daughter of Alex Finis Cowan and Addie Florence Parkinson-Cowan in Wagoner Oklahoma and one of three children, Alex, Ruth, and James. She attended Kenworth Grade School, Graduated from Phoenix Union High School Class of 1940, and studied accounting at Phoenix College. She had homes and great friends in Phoenix, Yuma, Oklahoma City, and Sedona. Ruth is survived by her four children; Judith Ann Alton, James Cleveland Giles, Jeri Ellen Scherzer (Gary), Joe Terry Giles, eight grandchildren, Terese Lindstrom, Michael Van Lith, Jessica Fletcher, Justin and Ruth Scherzer, Rachel and Terry Giles, Jim Giles and seven great-grandchildren; Jeff, Jessi, Jarett, Nick and Lara, Mason, and Benjamin, a loving brother, James K. Cowan his wife Peggy, sister-in-law Mozelle Hendrix and nephew John Giles. Memorial to be announced in January of 08. Donations to Hospice of the Valley.
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Published by The Arizona Republic on Dec. 16, 2007.

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Jeri Scherzer

June 27, 2023

You have been summoned for Jury Duty for July 31st. Your immediate response is required. Miss you. Hope you and Joe are giggling. All of you... Daddy, Aunties, Uncle, Cousins, Grandpa and Grandma.

October 23, 2016

Happy 94th Birthday Mom.

June 29, 2014

Here you girls together.

May 12, 2013

Oh dear mother goose I love you. The stories you gave us... told with a loving heart continue to be shared.

January 19, 2013

John has joined the circle. He will be a good player of crosswords with you and Uncle.He loved his mother and you so dearly.

October 23, 2012

Oh what a special day. The 23rd will always be sweet memories.We are a fine spirits please be looking after your youngest child ease his troubles with your gentle ways. Love you my dancing spirit. Be well.

February 12, 2012

Mom and Uncle now that you have joined your loving mother,father,brother and son, we are now traveling in spirit. You all watch over us as we continue to love all of you with our truest treasures sweet loving memories.They sang Poor Butterfly today, and I only could think that you and uncle were racing to see who would finish the crosword puzzles first. Say have a mighty good time uncle with your sister. Boy I am lucky!

October 23, 2011

Mighty fine weather for a woman of fine feathers.Put on your hat and boots of leather dance under the moon. See ya soon. Will eat salmon and honey from silver spoons.

December 5, 2010

Hence in a season of calm weather
Though inland far we be,
Our Souls have sight of that immortal sea
Which brought us hither,
Can in a moment travel thither,
And see the Children sport upon the shore,
And hear the mighty waters rolling evermore.
All rivers flow to the sea. And the sea refuses no river.

October 25, 2010

love you too

October 24, 2010

Happy 88 I am a day late. I will always be grateful for the sweet mother I have, you dance in my heart always making each day a pleasant run. The music seem to be all about you last week at work making my day better. Love forever and always.........

May 10, 2010

Mom,
The stars shone brightly upon us all when your 3rd born came into this world, the saint that she is. She is the worthiest of us all...
All my Love always

May 8, 2010

Sweet sorrow dear mother when I throw my smooches to ones I care I know that they are you giving me my place here and now.The angels were lonely and took you. We too are lonely. tenderly ever so gentle you dance and sing in my soul.

October 23, 2009

Celebrating your love ever present in all I see and hear.

December 5, 2008

Never failed to see the beauty in us, or in this world.
This earthly passing will never demise your love that is in everything good. Our rose bush blooms ever so strong. I feel your tender love even now, and it comforts me to think out lucky the world is for having you.

December 2, 2008

Mom,
The stars shone upon us all when your 3rd born came into this world, the saint that she is.
All my Love always

November 27, 2008

Happy Turkey Day mom. I ate me oh my pumpkin pie just for you. Love you always.

Jeri scherzer

October 23, 2008

Happy Birthday Mom. I miss you and your unconditional love. I know you are her in our hearts and still give us smiles when the day is done. Well done dearest one.

Joan & Frank Blum

February 24, 2008

Dear Ruth,
While both of us have not had the opportunity meet you, please be assured that the love which you celebrated during your life is continuing to be generated through your family and friends. Take some comfort in the fact that you will be dearly remembered by many.

With Sympathy,

Lilian Vale

February 4, 2008

To the family
There are no words to express your pain and we understand that. We have watched you suffer for many months.
Even though you have been brave and taken the lows on the chin. We know your hearts are broken.
You were blessed with the most loving nonjudgmental mother. She recognized goodness and nurtured it, but she wasn't afraid to express her displeasure with injustice. To know her was to love her.
And all her children are chips off the old proverbial block. To know you all is to love you. We love you.
Love, Lil and Gene

natalie

January 15, 2008

you are loved and missed!!!and always in our hearts!!!xoxo missing you!!!

Justin

December 31, 2007

I will always love and miss my "best" grandma in the world.

Carol & Bill Tyra

December 26, 2007

As I was first introduced to "Sister" back in 1981, it was when I just met Billy and we went with Jim & Peggy to Sedona to visit her & GC. I remember feeling very welcomed & confortable. I remember laughing and having so nuch fun. Ruth was always smiling... Always! She was always saying something funny, or factual.
She was so cool! She will be missed.
Our regards to her kids, brother, grandkids, & family.
With love,
Carol, Bill, & Jake Tyra

Kim Ridge

December 23, 2007

I will miss her warm heart and generous soul. Her lovely smile is embedded in my memory. To Judy, Jimmy, Joe and Beep,and all of her family, I send my love and condolences.

Pamela Bartel

December 23, 2007

With love to Ruth's entire family. She was a such a special person and it was my privilege to have been able to spend time with her over the years. Everytime I saw her I felt somehow happier after I left then before I arrived. Thinking of her still makes me smile.

Jim & Peggy Cowan

December 22, 2007

Dear Sister,
A part of us goes with you. We love you eternally, as always.
Jim & Peggy

joe giles

December 16, 2007

we love you and miss you mom

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