Keven Ruth

Keven Ruth obituary, Bakersfield, CA

Keven Ruth

Keven Ruth Obituary

Published by Legacy Remembers on Aug. 15, 2025.
Keven Ruth, 60, passed away on August 8, 2025, in Bakersfield, California. Born on November 28, 1964, also in Bakersfield, Keven spent his life rooted in the small community of Coalinga California and that shaped him.

Keven was a proud and loving man whose life was marked by both strength and struggle. Though not without flaws, he held fast to what mattered most to him-his two daughters, the true loves of his life. His devotion to them remained through all of life's challenges.

Professionally, Keven took great pride in his work with the California Department of Correction and Rehabilitation. His career reflected a commitment to service and responsibility, values he carried with dignity.

Keven also maintained a personal relationship with Christ. Though private in his faith, it was a source of comfort and strength throughout his life. In passing, he has found peace in the presence of his Lord-his tears dried and burdens lifted.

May Keven Ruth's memory bring comfort to those who knew him and loved him.

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Kathy Summers

Earlier today

Sometimes our path is winding. Sometimes our struggles are so hard. Sometimes we fall and feel like we'll never be able to get up again. When we are faced with these things we can either give up and allow the waves of pain and sickness to overcome us. Or- we can turn our burdens over to the Lord and allow him to lift us up. He will help us walk on Stormy seas. May God keep you through this sorrow. We didn't get to say the words we wanted to say before he was gone. But the day will come when we're standing together again. In that hour there will be no more pain and no more sorrow, only understanding and grace.

Daniel J Padua

Yesterday

You will truly be missed Uncle Kevin. I know you're watching over us in heaven. Love you.

Jean Ruth

Yesterday

Keven I'm sorry I didn't get to see you before you died. Love always Aunt Jean Ruth

Tiffany Summers

Yesterday

I will always remember him as my cool handsome Uncle Kevin. I remember playing with all my cousins in his driveway when we were little. I remember he always had the cool big trucks. And we all loved being around him. He was so kind and will always be loved and missed.

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