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Alma Ruth Mathias

1925 - 2013

BORN

1925

DIED

2013

FUNERAL HOME

Schoedinger East

5360 E Livingston Avenue

Columbus, Ohio

Alma Mathias Obituary

Mathias Alma Ruth Mathias, born January 6, 1925. Ruth's faith in God sustained her until she was called home into the arms of her Lord and Savior, on September 20, 2013. Beloved wife of the late Loren "Matt" Mathias. Loving mom of Susie (Pete) Moros, Denver, Colorado, Sherry (Robert) Durham, Garland, TX, Sandy (Harry Payne) Whitney, Reynoldsburg, Ohio, Loren (Tresa) Mathias, Rockwall, TX. Cherished grandma of Suzette, Marty, Tammy, Missy, Ben, Zach and Ryan, great grandma of Brandon, Daniel, Tucker, Faith and Oscar and one great great grandson, Varian. Past member of Shady Lane Presbyterian Church, Columbus, Ohio where she enjoyed quilting with the ladies. Ruth will be fondly remembered by the neighborhood ladies euchre card club where she was a member for more than 50 years. Her passion was her family and she took great delight in watching her grandkids and great grandkids in their various activities throughout the years. Family will receive friends Friday, September 27, 2013 from 11 a.m. until time of service at 1 p.m., at SCHOEDINGER EAST CHAPEL, 5360 E. Livingston Ave., Columbus, OH 43232. Interment to follow at Glen Rest Memorial Estate. Andrew Hoover, Celebrant. If you wish you may make a donation to the charity of your choice in memory of Ruth. Visit www.schoedinger.com to share memories or extend condolences.

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Published by The Columbus Dispatch from Sep. 24 to Sep. 25, 2013.

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Traci Files

October 26, 2013

Thinking of all of you and keeping you all in my prayers. So sad to hear of ruthies passing. Some of my greatest memories are of the time I got to spend there with Jill in the summer with all of you. What a wonderful family! Love to all of you; she will be missed. Love, traci files

September 27, 2013

We will always love and miss you dearly Mom. We will always rejoice in knowing that you are forever more in the arms of our Savior. Love...Sherry & Robert

John Bragg

September 26, 2013

My deepest condolences to your family (which was like a second family to me growing up). May she rest in peace. My thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult time.

Jill Blaho

September 25, 2013

Dear Family, May she rest in peace and know how much she was loved by everyone. My heart is heavy at this time but I am comforted by all the fond memories of her and all of you and what a blessing you have been to me personally and our entire family. My hope is that she is in the embrace of our heavenly father and all our departed family who surly welcomed her home. My love and prayers are with you all continuously. Warm Regards, Jill Blaho and Family

Sue Haas

September 25, 2013

Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. I remember her as a very lovely lady. She loved her family very much. We love you all. Sue and Paul aka Bill Haas

Ron & Sandi Williamson

September 25, 2013

Our condolences to the Mathias family.So sorry Sandy to hear of your mothers passing. Keeping you and Harry in our prayers.

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Memorial Events
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Sep

27

Calling hours

11:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.

Schoedinger East

5360 E Livingston Avenue, Columbus, OH 43232

Sep

27

Service

1:00 p.m.

Schoedinger East

5360 E Livingston Avenue, Columbus, OH 43232

Sep

27

Interment

Glen Rest Memorial Estate

OH

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Schoedinger East

5360 E Livingston Avenue, Columbus, OH 43232

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