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1937
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2024
Ruth Ford Obituary
Ruth Hazel Ford
August 23, 1937 - September 6, 2024
Ruth Hazel Ford (nee Buchhalter), 87, passed away on September 6, 2024. Born in Detroit, MI, on August 23, 1937.
Ruth was a member of St. John of Kronstadt Orthodox Church in Lincoln.
Ruth had close friends and acquaintances from church throughout her life. She doted on her grandson.
Many thanks to the caregivers and staff at Legacy Assisted Living and the new friends she met there, and to AseraCare Hospice for being there with her for support.
Survived by sister, Helene Engel, of West Bloomfield, MI. Son, James Ford, Adva (wife) and grandson, Jonathan, of Bat-Yam, Israel. Special friend Yelena Wassenberg of Lincoln, NE. Sisters-in-laws, nephews and nieces from Omaha, NE; St. Louis, MO, Denver, CO; Mevagissey, England; and West Bloomfield, MI. Preceded in death by parents, Asher and Rose Buchhalter, of Southfield, MI, husband, David Ford, and son, Dan Ford, of Lincoln, NE.
Ruth passed away at Legacy Assisted Living, 5600 Pioneers Blvd, where she resided since her husband's death. She was under the care of AseraCare Hospice.
Service to be held 12:00 p.m., on, Saturday, September 21, 2024, at St. John of Kronstadt Orthodox Church, 2800 Holdrege St. Lincoln, NE. Viewing will be held one hour prior to the service at the Church. Interment to follow at Wyuka Cemetery.
Condolences online at roperandsons.com.
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Jo Dickinson
September 22, 2024
So sorry for your loss. She was a very special lady.
Maryann Boumann
September 19, 2024
Ruth came to our Magnificat Brunches and a few other events. She fit right in. Such a thoughtful lady. She has the best smile! I will see you again, dear Ruth. Eternal rest to her...
Kevin Schwartman, P.G.
September 18, 2024
For many years, Ruth was the librarian for the Geology Department at the University of Nebraska in Lincoln. She was always eager to help us students find items we needed. So sorry to hear of her passing. She will always be remembered by us former students with great fondness.
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