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Ruth Beardshear Obituary
July 27, 1922-September 12, 2007
Ruth Powell Beardshear, born and raised in Denver, Colorado, daughter of Gertrude and Charles Powell. Graduated from Randall School, undergraduate schooling at Colorado College. Resident of Stockton, California since 1983. Preceded in death by her husband, Jake Beardshear. Survived by her daughters, Lea Isetti of Stockton, California, and Linda Stacey (Ken) of Cholesbury, England, grandchildren Tom Stacey and Natalie McGourty, great grandchildren Mia and Hope Stacey, Fintan and Maisie McGourty, all residents of England. Also survived by sister Virginia Barth and brother Charles Powell of Denver. Contributions in her memory may be made to St. Thomas Episcopal Church, 2201 Dexter Street, Denver, CO 80207.
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