Ann Elgin Rudeen

Ann Elgin (Van Meter) Rudeen, a beloved resident of Irving, Texas, passed away peacefully at her home on Friday, July 19th, 2024.

A memorial service will take place on Saturday, August 10, at 10:30 a.m. at Good Shepherd Episcopal Church. Ann's final resting place will be in the church's Columbarium.

Born on February 9, 1960, in Long Beach, California, Ann was the daughter of Elgin and Elizabeth Van Meter. She began her high school education at Malabar Senior High in Mansfield, Ohio, before completing at Conestoga High School in Berwyn, Pennsylvania, in 1978. Ann earned a nursing degree from the University of North Carolina and served as a nurse in the United States Air Force, retiring with the rank of Captain. Afterward, she continued her nursing career in private practice and devoted much of her time to charitable organizations, most notably Irving Cares. She loved her dog Phoebe, North Carolina basketball, playing tennis, long walks, puzzles, and card games. She cherished her time with her four grandchildren - Kennedy Enright, Owen Enright, Witten Rudeen, and Walker Rudeen - whom they affectionately called Grammie. She also valued the moments spent with her children, Alison Enright and Matthew Rudeen.

Ann was preceded in death by her father, Elgin Van Meter, and her former father-in-law, Richard Rudeen.

She is survived by her former husband, Scott (Rudy) Rudeen of Irving; her daughter, Alison Nicole Enright (Mitch) of Edmond, Oklahoma; her son, Matthew Scott Rudeen (Chloe) of Lewisville, Texas; her grandchildren, Kennedy and Owen Enright, and Witten and Walker Rudeen; her mother, Elizabeth Van Meter of Westerville, Ohio; her sisters, Carol Van Meter Carey (Douglas) of Worthington, Ohio, and Janet Van Meter McDonough (Daniel) of Avon Lake, Ohio; her nieces and nephews, Julie Rudeen Marshall (Crystal), Sara Rudeen Rogers (Ryan), Todd Mapes, Jordyn Rudeen, Sydney Rudeen, Kendal Danielsen Mohr (Keith), Corie Danielsen Nelson (Cody), Emily Madigan, Grant Madigan, John Madigan; and her great-niece, Wilder Marshall. Ann is also survived by her former mother-in-law, Carol Ann Rudeen, former brother-in-law, Randy Rudeen (Sherri), and former sister-in-law, Lori Rudeen Danielsen (Tony).

In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations be made to Irving Cares at IrvingCares.org