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Frances Adelaide Ruttan

1920 - 2019

Frances Adelaide Ruttan obituary, 1920-2019, Los Angeles, CA

BORN

1920

DIED

2019

Frances Ruttan Obituary

July 20, 1920 - October 25, 2019 Frances A. Ruttan, née Clark (M.A. Christian Ed.) grew up in Edmonton, Canada. She married Charles Richard Ruttan in 1951 and settled in Hastings-on-Hudson, NY, where they raised their children. Frances spent her life in service to others, bestowing her wisdom, care and expertise with grace and playful humor. She was passionate about the well-being of children, loved gardening & camping and was a concert-level pianist. She died at home, in Los Angeles, surrounded by loved ones. She was 99. She is survived by her sister Nancy Harsh, her children William D. Ruttan, Molly Ruttan-Moffat, Linda L. Ruttan Moldawsky and her five grandchildren Devon, Sydney, Kelci, Lukas and Nina.

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Published by Los Angeles Times on Nov. 17, 2019.

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Claudia Weil

July 20, 2021

I was looking over some photos that Molly and Bonnie shared, and was inspired to come here to share how much I loved Fran as a person. She was very warm and welcoming, and an inspiration to me in mothering my own children. She always encouraged creativity, and made sure we kids had various art and craft materials with which to construct our imaginary worlds. I feel lucky to have known her.

Phideaux Xavier

November 18, 2019

What a wonderful woman. She was like another Mother to me at various times in my life. She was no nonsense, full of wisdom and never one for hysterics. Fran graciously welcomed me to live with her for several months when I first came to Los Angeles. She will be missed on so many levels. Intrepid to the end, she was always on the go and seemed indestructible. We will miss you, Fran, and know that you enjoyed all those 99 years to the fullest (although I would have probably eaten a little more!)

Carol Ettlinger

November 17, 2019

Your mother was a lovely woman, Molly and Linda. And you were loving daughters.
My deepest sympathy,
Carol

Molly Ruttan-Moffat

November 17, 2019

Mom was an amazing, inspiring person. I miss her so much. Please, no flowers necessary-- leave messages and memories if you desire. <3

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