Carolyn Ruth Rutherford

1941 - 2015

Rutherford Carolyn Ruth Rutherford, age 74, of Colorado Springs, CO, went to be with her Lord and Savior on December 13, 2015, surrounded by her family. She was born in Long Beach, CA on July 8th, 1941 to Paul Ruby and Aldine Catherine Bauman. In 1946 she moved with her family to Winona Lake, IN., where she would eventually graduate from Grace College. She then earned a Masters in Elementary Education from Indiana University. After school, she joined the staff of Campus Crusade for Christ, who sent her to The Ohio State University to minister to students there. While there, she met Arch Rutherford, and the two of them were married on June 10th, 1967. Their wedding began a 48 year adventure for the two of them, including hiking for their honeymoon, motorcycling all over the country, traveling the world together and serving the Lord through all the ministries that He entrusted to them. After they were wed, Arch began seminary and Carolyn taught for four years in the Dallas Public School System. After their time in Dallas, Carolyn took great joy in sharing in each of Arch's ministries. They served the Lord at the Chapel in Akron, OH, the Union Missionary Baptist Church in Chesapeake, OH, Grace Baptist Church in Bozeman, MT, Coast Bible Church in San Juan Capistrano, CA, and most recently at BEE World in Colorado Springs. Carolyn had a true servant's heart, picking up any ministry in the church that no one else wanted to do. She had the remarkable trait of genuinely being interested in people and caring for other's needs. While in Bozeman, Carolyn and Arch were blessed with adopting two children, and Carolyn loved her kiddos. Carolyn had many interests and hobbies, but above all, her defining interest was her love for God, her desire to spend time in His word, and her dedication in growing each day to be more like our Savior, Jesus Christ. Carolyn is survived by her loving husband of 48 years, Arch Rutherford; daughter, Amy (Kevin) Reed; son, Craig (Erika) Rutherford; granddaughters, Marley, Kaylyn, Julia, and Charlotte; as well as extended family and many friends. Carolyn loved her family and was extremely proud of her children and grandchildren. She was a true woman of God who touched many with His love. She will be missed beyond measure by her family and many others. Her family will receive friends from 4-7 p.m. on FRIDAY at the RUTHERFORD-CORBIN FUNERAL HOME, WORTHINGTON CHAPEL, 515 High St, Worthington, OH 43085, (614)-885-4006 where the Funeral Service will be held at 1 p.m. on SATURDAY, DECEMBER 19, 2015, with Pastor Jim Custer officiating. Private family burial will be held at Union Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, Carolyn's family would appreciate donations to BEE World http://www.beeworld.org/#/donate. Condolences to the family may be left at www.rutherfordfuneralhomes.com.