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Ruth Workman Obituary

WORKMAN Ruth P. Workman, age 70, of Whitehall, passed away peacefully, February 26, 2007, after a courageous battle with cancer. Preceded in death by her husband Douglas Workman and son Douglas "Burg" Workman II. Survived by loving children, Barry and Jerry (Sherine) Workman, Judy (Paul) Conningham, and Garry (Penny) Workman; 12 grandchildren; 7 great-grandchildren; brother, Walter "Buddy" (Gloria) Spaulding; sisters, Anna Mae Murphy, Dolores June (Larry) Wolfe, Mary Ellen "Faye" Morris, Virginia "Jenny" (Frank "Gish") Galilei, and Sylvia (Don) Lemley; and many other extended family members and dear friends. Ruth will always be remembered as a loving mother, grandmother, sister, and friend. Funeral service will be held at 10 a.m. Saturday, March 3, 2007, at SCHOEDINGER EAST CHAPEL, 5360 E. Livingston Ave., where family will receive friends from 6-8 p.m. Friday. Rev. Curtis Booth officiating. Interment Forest Lawn Memorial Gardens. Contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society, Memorial Tribute Fund, 870 Michigan Ave., Columbus, Ohio 43215-1165 or American Lung Association of Ohio, 1950 Arlingate Ln., Columbus, Ohio 43228-4102.

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Published by The Columbus Dispatch on Feb. 28, 2007.

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Dan and Connie Meyerburg

March 1, 2007

Our hearts go out to you at this time and in the days ahead.

Mike, becky & kids Centuroin

March 1, 2007

I know how it is to lose someone ur close too, We are here for all u guys and we all love u and does hesitate if u need anything.....love and prayers to the Workman family

Rose Ann Leslie

March 1, 2007

Dear Garry and Workman Family,
You have Mikes and my deepest condolences. Take care.

Libby Rushley

February 28, 2007

Jerry, Sherine and the Workman Family,
Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. We know all too well the stress a battle with cancer places on you emotionallly. It is all too fresh in our memories. We wish you peace through your sorrow. Words cannot really express the sympathy that we feel for you. Know that your co-workers are thinking of you through this difficult time.

Libby, Ron, Alex, and Rod Rushley

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