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Jeanie Rucks Obituary
November 8, 1951 – July 19, 2025
Bakersfield – Jeanie Eliza Rucks, Faithful Servant, Compassionate Nurse, and Loving Mother, Enters Eternal Rest at 73.
Jeanie Eliza Rucks, a devoted nurse, beloved mother, and believer in Christ, went home to be with the Lord on July 19, 2025, in Bakersfield, California. She was 73 years old.
Born on November 8, 1951, in Baltimore, Maryland, Jeanie lived a life marked by compassion and service. She began her nursing career as a Licensed Vocational Nurse and, through dedication and perseverance, became a Registered Nurse. Jeanie served for many years at San Joaquin Hospital in Bakersfield, working across various departments and ultimately serving as a case manager. Her strong spirit and steady presence brought comfort to countless patients and families. She was an absolute advocate for her patients.
Jeanie was a longtime attendee of Fruitvale Community Church, where she built lasting friendships and found spiritual nourishment. In her later years, she worshiped at Valley Baptist Church.
She is survived by her brother, Chris Miller of Machesney Park, IL; her three sons, James (Larissa) Rucks of Walnut Creek, CA, Joel (Renee) Rucks of Bakersfield, CA, and Jayson Rucks of Bakersfield, CA; and her four grandchildren: Kohen, Kaitlyn, and Klaire Rucks of Bakersfield, and Madelyn Rucks of Walnut Creek.
Jeanie will be remembered for her strong spirit, her zest for life, and her dedication to her nursing career. Her legacy lives on in the lives of not only her family, but of the many patient's lives she touched over the years.
A memorial service to honor Jeanie's life will be held on July 31, 2025 at 10:00 AM at Peters Funeral Home in Shafter, CA . Following the service, a private interment will take place at Shafter Memorial Park.
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Martie schmiedel
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I had to go look at my resume to see what year I worked with Jeanie. It was 2009. I was hired to be a PRN case manger for weekends. I just wanted a PRN job. I was blown away away by the increased responsibility the case mgr role had evolved into. I almost resigned. But thanks to Jeanie´s training and faith in me, I stuck it out. She had so much grace for my learning curve. I remember during my training, she asked me to cover her unit "all by myself" so she could take the day off for medical appointments. Bless her heart, on that day off, she fell and broke her ribs and could not return to work for a while. I had to jump in and cover her unit for a month. I crash course learn my job, with her training, and the many phone calls I made to all the other team to get me through the trial. I´ll never forget I earned the badge of honor when Jeanie said to me " Martie, you were a good hire" " Jeanie approved". I always treasured her in my heart for being so good to me. Jeanie you deserve a wonderful life in heaven, may you rest in peace. My condolences to her family.
Love Martie Schmiedel RN
Margie Weirich
July 28, 2025
I had the pleasure of working with Jeanie as a Case Manager at San Joaquin hospital in Bakersfield, CA for many years. She was a great mentor and friend and one of the smartest and most capable women I've ever known. She loved her 3 sons, her grandchildren, brother, friends and was a great advocate for her patients. My deepest sympathies to her family. Rest well, dear friend. You are with your Savior, Jesus and enjoying eternity. But you will be remembered and missed.
Joel Rucks
July 25, 2025
Mom, I´ll miss you forever. I´ll see you again someday. Love you so much!
Claudia Livermore
July 24, 2025
Dearest Jeanie I was very sad to hear about your passing. I enjoyed working with you at San Joaquin Hospital. Rest in peace my dear friend. Prayers and condolences to your family.
Amy Razor
July 23, 2025
Amy Razor, I loved working with Jeanie, she was a wonderful nurse.
Elana Stafford
July 23, 2025
I am saddened to hear of Jeanie´s passing. She was not only a dedicated nurse, but a strong patient advocate and an incredibly intelligent, compassionate woman. I had the privilege of working with her through the patients she referred for rehabilitation, and her commitment to their well-being never went unnoticed.
Please know that my thoughts and prayers are with your family during this difficult time. May you find comfort in the impact she made and the lives she touched.
With deepest sympathy,
Elana Stafford, RN
Patrick & Camille Sentes
July 22, 2025
So very sorry for your loss.
Shirley Cuevas
July 22, 2025
I had the pleasure of working with Jeanie at San Joaquin in the Case Management Dept. She was a pleasure to work with and always had a smile on her face. She was an excellent RN/CM. You will be missed my friend. My deepest condolence to the Rucks family.
Lavuna Crawford Davis
July 22, 2025
Sending my love and prayers to the Rucks family ...
I credit my successful career as a case manager to the guidance and mentorship of Mrs. Rucks. It was through her encouragement and support that I made the transformative decision to transition from floor nursing to case management. God planted the seed of this idea in my mind to inquire about Case Management. I´ll never forget when she approached me and asked if I had ever thought about becoming a Case Manager. Mrs. Rucks was an instrument of God in opening the door for me to pursue this new path. Alongside other case managers, I am deeply thankful and privileged to have had the opportunity to learn from her. Mrs. Rucks was a remarkable individual - fierce, intelligent, and a committed advocate for the rights of her patients. Her legacy lives on in all of us who had the honor of knowing and working with her. Rest well, my friend. Love Always Lavuna RN-CM
Michele Been
July 22, 2025
Jeanie and I worked together in case management at San Joaquin Hospital for many years . She was an excellent nurse and cared for her patients well . We remained close friends over the years . Prayers of comfort for the Rucks family . She will be greatly missed .
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