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Ruth McMath Obituary
1929 - 2017
Ruth Anne McMath, age 87, passed away on August 8, 2017 at her home at The Village of Westerville Retirement Center. She was born on September 21, 1929 to the late Elmer and Pearl Dowden in Indiana. She was preceded in death by Donald J. McMath, her husband of 55 years. Ruth is survived by her brother, Dan (Elizabeth) Dowden, her children, Mary Jane (Ken) McDonough, Ron (Sally) McMath, Jim (Michele) McMath; nine grandchildren and ten great-grandchildren. She lived most of her life in Indianapolis, IN where she worked and retired from Western Electric. She enjoyed family time at Lake Tippecanoe, swimming, water skiing and caring for the mallard ducks. She and Don retired to Citrus Park in Bonita Springs Florida where she enjoyed being involved with the synchronized swim team, computer club, red hat ladies and being out in the beautiful sunshine. She was a 50 year member of Order of Eastern Star. She spent her final years at The Village at Westerville where she loved playing cards, games and going on outings. Her family would like to thank all of the staff at The Village and Heartland Hospice for the excellent care and compassion she received. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made in her honor to Central College Church Foundation (scholarship fund), Anchor Christian Church, Bonita Springs, FL or The Village at Westerville activity fund. A memorial service to celebrate her life will be held at The Village of Westerville Retirement Center at 1:30 p.m. Saturday, August 19. Pastor Malcolm Davis, Sr. Pastor Central College Presbyterian Church, officiating. A graveside service will be held at 12 noon Saturday, August 26 at Washington Park Cemetery, Indianapolis, IN. Pastor David Redding, CCPC, officiating. You may leave a condolence for the family by visiting www.OhioCremation.org
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Paula S. Runk
July 29, 2018
I just learned of Ruth's passing. Ruth and one of her sons taught for our College; she was truly an inspiration to faculty, staff and students...she was firm in her belief in Christ and led by example teaching all of us to follow Christ "and not be respectors of man (people)." I enjoy several of her devotionals and cherish the time she and I spent in bible study and prayer. Ruth will always be considered a beacon of light, encouraging all to press on to our calling. What a wonderful sister in Christ!
George and Joan Kanne
August 20, 2017
Our deepest sympathy to the family of Don and Ruth; they were wonderful people, so caring and giving and fun. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and yours. God Bless.
Kathy Dawson
August 18, 2017
So sorry for your loss. Ruth was a wonderful lady. I'm glad I got to know her through Kerry and Stacey and their families. I know she will be missed.
Bob and Connie Eiceman
August 17, 2017
To all of Ruth's family, we are so sorry for your loss. We enjoyed living next to Ruth and Don In Citrus Park and have many fond memories of our time together. They were truly wonderful folks. We hope your memories of special times with Ruth will bring you peace at this difficult time. God Bless.
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August 17, 2017
We had many years enjoying synchronyzed swimming with Ruth in our group. She was always there and willing to help with whatever needed to be done. Although many of us are not in the group now those memories and fun times will last forever in my mind. We always managed to pull it off at the end of every season. Fran Thompson
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