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Melissa Nielsen
February 25, 2024
Miss you So much Mom!!! It's been 17 years today that you have been gone. I dream of you often and get to see and hug you in almost every Dream. It puts a Smile on my face for hours after waking up.
I hope you would be proud of the Wife, Mother and Friend I am. You were such a Wonderful Example.
I love You Forever!!
Missy
GARY MCPHEE
July 26, 2011
MY DEAREST WIFE RUTH. IT HAS BEEN OVER FOUR YEARS SINCE YOUR PASSING OF LUNG CANCER. IT WAS THE BIGGEST LOSS OF MY LIFE. THANKS TO BE THE BEST WIFE, MOTHER, SISTER, GRANNY AND FRIEND. WE ALWAYS THOUGHT I WOULD BE THE FIRST TO GO AND I SAID IT SHOULD BE ME AND NOT YOU... THERE IS NOT A DAY THAT GOES BY THAT I DO NOT THINK OF YOU AND BLESSED THAT YOUR MY WIFE. SORRY FOR MY MISTAKES AND THAT I DID NOT TELL YOU MORE OFTEN THAT I LOVED YOU. THANKS TO ASK ME TO THE GIRLS CHOICE DANCE AT WEST HIGH IN 1959 AT START OUR LONG RELATIONSHIP AND MARRIAGE. WHEN WE LAY ON THE LAWN AT YOUR HOUSE ON CONCORD STREET YOU SAY A PRAYER FOR ME WHEN YOU THOUGHT I WAS SLEEPING IN YOUR LAP, BUT I HEARD YOUR WORDS TO THE LORD TO BLESS ME. IT WAS AT THAT TIME I MADE DECISION I WANTED TO MARRY YOU IN THE FUTURE. THE FAMILY ALL LOVE AND MISS YOU AND YOUR LOVE AND CARE TO EACH OF US. WE ALL SHED OUR TEARS NOT TO HAVE YOU IN OUR LIVES HERE ON EARTH. THANK YOU MY DEAREST RUTH TO BE MY WIFE AND BEST FRIEND THAT I COULD EVER HAVE.....LOVE AND MISS YOU FOREVER..... GARY R MCPHEE
Betty Williams
March 19, 2007
I will always cherish my memories of the many years working with Ruth! She set a great example of kindness, thoughtfulness and positive attitude .. in addition to being extremely efficient at her job. We have missed her in the office since her 4/15/2005 retirement .. but, oh, how she enjoyed being retired so she could do the things she loved most - spending time with her family and going on her mission to Nauvoo. Rest in peace, Ruthie, and know that you made the world a better place by being in it.
VICKY TELFORD
March 18, 2007
SUCH FUN MEMORIES I HAVE OF A BEAUTIFUL, ENERGETIC RUTHIE STANDING AT THE TOP OF THE RISERS. AS A LEAD SHE WAS EVER SO STRONG AND ACCURATE; AS A CHOREOGRAPHY TEACHER, SO PATIENT AND ENDURING; AS A QUARTET MEMBER, SO SHOWY AND ENTHUSIASTIC. THANKS, RUTHIE FOR ADDING SUCH GOOD MEMORIES TO MY TIME WITH THE MT. JUBILEE CHORUS. SISTER VICKY TELFORD, LONDON ENGLAND MISSION
Annie Denos Stingel
March 15, 2007
To my younger sister whom I have looked up to all my life.
I miss you, not only as a sister, but as one of my closest friends. You were always there for me. I will greatly miss you. God be with you ‘till me meet again.
LOVE, Laurie
Shae McPhee
March 14, 2007
Mom, I still can't believe your gone. I never remember you saying an unkind word. Thank you for your kind and loving example. I'll miss you until I see you in paradise.
Gerri Coombs
March 4, 2007
Serving on the ward Relief Society Homemaking, later Enrichment, Committee with Ruth was always fun! I enjoyed working with her and sharing the work of providing activities for the sisters in the Millstream Ward. Ruth was a talented, thoughtful, enthusiastic person. She was always willing to share her talents whenever I asked her to help with a stake project. I will miss hearing her beautiful singing voice in church. She was truly a Christlike individual.
E/S Barry and Vira Johnson
March 3, 2007
Dear Family of Ruth's, How very much we loved your mother. She came out a month before us to Nauvoo and we sat at the Cultural Hall many evenings together singing the songs before we were put into the cast. We enjoyed playing games with her and loved her dearly. She was a very talented and spiritual lady and we miss her so much in our cast. She was always happy and smiling and helped to build others up. She was a great addition to our mission. She loved being site leader at the Lyons Drug and did a great job telling the Lyons story. We are so glad she enjoyed the plant at Christmas time. We hope she loved all the pictures we sent of Nauvoo at Christmas. We pray the Lord will uplift you all and bless you with his spirit at this hard time. We know she will continue her great spirit and love to all she meets in the next world. May you remember all the good times and live so she would be proud of you all. May the Lord bless you all. All our Love
Sharon Hyde
March 3, 2007
How I love & miss my dear friend, Ruth!
May you, her family, be comforted by the knowledge that Ruth loved & served the Lord & looked forward to His loving embrace. May her spirit be near you at times. She loves you all so very, very much!
You are her "shining stars."
Sincerely,
Anna-Lisa Glad
March 2, 2007
Ruthie was such a fine example of someone who carried with them the light of Christ. She also had the voice of an Angel. I had great fun standing on the back row with her in chorus for a season. She was so spunky and full of life. I know she will be quite the ring leader in the chorus above. And to Betty, my prayers are with you and your family.
Stephanie Higbee (Day)
March 1, 2007
Marci,
I've been thinking about you and your family lately, and am sorry to hear of the loss of your mom. I remember, as a kid, she'd be worried about us out on the trampoline, would bake the best breadsticks (well, all of her cooking and baking was wonderful, but I especially remember those breadsticks), and she was a second mom to me as I was almost always at your house as a kid. She'll be missed.
March 1, 2007
To the McPhee Family,
Ruth was such a delight to be around. Always positive and so talented and willing to share it. She will be greatly missed. Our love goes out to all of you.
Ruth & Ted Hill
Marie Souder
March 1, 2007
To the McPhee Family, I served here in Nauvoo with your Mom. She was a great inspiration and help to me. She showed me how to be strong and we enjoyed working jigsaws puzzles together at Lyon Drug and meeting in the computer room each morning. I will cherish the time I spent with her here and look forward to a reunion in the next life. My prayers are with all of you.
Marilyn Wall
March 1, 2007
Ruth Denos McPhee is indelibly etched in my heart for her sweet, vibrant, full-of-pep spirit. Her outlook on life was positive. Her countenance radiated the love of the Savior. She lifted my day as we worked together in the Illinois Nauvoo Mission Office with her sense of humor and her willingness to dig right in and do anything that was asked of her, regardless of how messy or detailed. She called things as she saw them, and she was very insightful and honest. I am honored to claim her as my friend.
Diana Mower
March 1, 2007
Melissa, I'm so sorry for your loss. No one can replace a "Mother" you were so blessed to have her in your life for so long. She will always be in your heart. Just knowing where she is, makes all the difference. God Bless you and your family.
Love Bart and Diana L. Mower
Kathy Franke
February 28, 2007
Dear Children of Ruth, your mother will always remain in my memorie as a very dear and special friend. I can't remember ever being with out her friendship. Dear Ruth until we meet again God be with you. Kathy Franke
Nancy Derrick
February 28, 2007
Ruth,
A person who added so much to our Millstream Ward vocal, service and willingness to go the extra mile. Thanks for your friendship.
The R. E. Derricks
Pati Bouman
February 28, 2007
Ruthie was a wonderful inspiration to so many of us in Mountain Jubilee Chorus. Her beautiful voice was just the introduction to the beautiful lady she was in so many ways. I'm thankful to have sung with her, to have laughed and shared a bit of this life with her. My thoughts and prayers of peace go to her family.
Margaret Taylor
February 28, 2007
To Ruth's family,
Ruth played piano for me in Primary for several years in the Dover Hill Chapel and always knew what I wanted before I asked. She had amazing musical skills. I loved teaching all of her children in Primary. She was my good neighbor for more than 20 years. She'll be dearly missed. Much love, Margaret Taylor
Missy Nielsen
February 28, 2007
Mom,
We love you more than ever and miss you so much already.
Forever,
Missy , Marci, Heather, Jody,
Sharon Smith
February 28, 2007
Ruth was a shining star in the Mountain Jubilee Chorus, a wonderful example of living with joy and a positive attitude, and we were blessed to know her.
Afton, Jenee, & Sherrie
February 28, 2007
Ruthie was such an awesome person! How fun it was at chorus when she was there and how she was missed when she went on her mission (lucky gal!) She inspired so many and taught us all about music and the pure joys of singing and life in general. Keep ringing those chords now,girl! Love ya, the 3 sisters:
Caroline Stone (Zimowski)
February 28, 2007
Gary, Shae, Missy, Jody, Marci, Ted, and Heather, I am so shocked and sorry to hear of your loss. Many fun years were spent between our homes during our childhood, and I always loved your family. My condolences for the loss of this wonderful woman.
Brenda Henderson
February 28, 2007
This is such a loss for everyone who knew and loved Ruth. I sang with her in the Mountain Jubilee Chorus, the smaller Extension Chords group, and I roomed with her once or twice as we traveled around to all of our competitions. What a bright spirit who is now a bright spot in Heaven.
Sherrie Griffiths
February 27, 2007
Ruthie...you have been an anchor in the chorus for so long. My heart aches for those who have not had the pleasure of knowing and singing with you. I am so blessed to have had your acquaintance.
Kathi Leaf
February 27, 2007
Ruth's Family,
My love & prayers are with you at this time. I know that the voice that is no longer heard on our risers is singing with the Great Chorus up above. How I loved to sing with Ruthie....how much I will miss her.
Randi Vought
February 27, 2007
Ruth was an inperation to me. When I joined the Mt.Jubilee Chorus she was my riser buddy I stood next to her and listened and learned from her beautyful voice I was young only 18 and knew nothing about barbershop music or how to sing it. she helped me learn the important things about barbershop but most important she helped me have fun. I will miss you very much Ruth you were a wonderful person and I love You. Tell my loved once up in heaven with you hello for me and that I love them too. Untill We Meet Again.
ValJean Wright
February 27, 2007
I will miss Ruthie. She always had a smile and something funny to share. I consider her my friend and singing buddy. May the Lord bless you in your time of sorrow to be comforted.
Rhonda Hancock
February 27, 2007
What a wonderful woman was Ruthie McPhee! I joined the Mountain Jubilee Chorus two years ago and Ruthie was the rock of the lead section. She was the one I went to when I needed a good recording of the many songs to learn, always so accurate! Ruthie, I still hear your voice in my head as I sing those songs you recorded for me. I bet you can sing a great duet with my mom in Heaven, look her up, okay? My love and prayers to your family. May God grant you all comfort.
Sharon Tomlinson
February 27, 2007
Ruth was an example of perfection to me. She was bright, beautiful, and kind. She uplifted those of us around her. A Sweet Adeline friend
Ruth at her farewell
February 27, 2007
Joyce Bueno
February 27, 2007
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
joyce bueno
February 27, 2007
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
Steve Hughes
February 27, 2007
Melissa and Dave,
So sorry to hear about Melissa's mom. I know she is in a better place doing what she does best for the Lord and his kingdom. We love you guys. It has been great to share with Melissa some of the same feelings and experiences at the passing of my father too.
Love,
Steve Hughes
D Spencer Nilson & Associates
February 27, 2007
Gary, Shae, Missy, Jody, Marci, Heather & Ted : Ruth has been a joy to work with during the 17 years she served so efficiently as our dedicated secretary. We will miss her positive attitude, beautiful singing voice and contagious smile. She set an extraordinary example for us all to follow. We appreciated being on her weekly e-mail list while she was in Nauvoo and communicating with her about the wonderful experiences that she was having there. She was in "Seventh Heaven" and is now in "the real thing" in heaven, soon to be "Celestial Glory". Our love and prayers are with your family, now and always. We thank you for sharing her with us. Spence & Jan, Mark & Fran, John & Debby, Betty & Duncan, Frank & Laura and Kay
Shauna Griffen
February 27, 2007
So many happy thoughts of the Mountain Jubilee Chorus include Ruthie. She was such a bright spot up on the top of the risers, always giving her best and giving of herself to help someone else enjoy singing and performing just a little more. We are so blessed to have known her. Prayers for you, Betty, and the rest of Ruthie's family.
Connie Smith Cowley
February 27, 2007
The Denos Family
In our early years the Denos Family and the Smith family were very close. Recently some of us have spent time with Joe & Betty in St. George. Our hearts and prayers are with the family.
Christy Rogers
February 27, 2007
I am a client of D. Spencer Nielsen Accounting, Betty. I always loved to talk to Ruth when I called. She was always cheerful and friendly. We will miss her.
Anjanette Asay Slack
February 27, 2007
I am so sorry for your loss. I thought the world of your mother and loved her dearly. I am glad I got to know her in the few short years I was around. I've thought of you all often and would love Jody to contact me. My thoughts and prayers are with your family at this time.
Virginia Pettit
February 27, 2007
Hi Ruth, I have so many fond memories of my time standing next to you on the risers and trying to follow your animation in singing. You and Betty helped welcome a stranger into the chorus who didn't know anyone. I'm sure there is a place for your wonderful musical talent up there. Love, Virginia
Coranne (Cori) Salinas
February 27, 2007
McPhee Family: I sang with Ruth in Mountain Jubilee and enjoyed knowing her. She has a wonderful voice and a is great person. She will be missed. I am so happy she was able to serve on a mission. Sorry I can't be there. I'm on a mission myself in Independence Missouri)
Loretta Tibbitts Williams
February 27, 2007
Please ask Connie to contact me or send me information to reach her.
Annemarie Davis
February 27, 2007
Dear McPhee Family
With deep sadness we express our sympathy for you loss. Ruth was a wonderful nieghbor and friend. Her beautiful voice always delighted us. Please know that our prayers are with you.
Elder and Sister G.Blaine and Annemarie Davis
Kathy & Gordon Case
February 27, 2007
We Love you.
February 27, 2007
Dear McPhee family,
We loved meeting and serving with your beautiful mother in Nauvoo. No one will ever forget her and the joy she conveyed in serving here. Our prayers are with you at this time.
Love,
Elder and Sister Hahne and Elder Reed Hahne
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