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Published by Legacy Remembers from Aug. 8 to Aug. 10, 2008.

Ruth E. Houpt, 80, of Terre Haute, passed away Wednesday, Aug. 6, 2008, in Royal Oaks Rehabilitation Health Care and Rehabilitation Center. She was born March 15, 1928, in Dennison, Ill., the daughter of Chester A. Moore and Thelma Montgomery Moore. She married Wayne Houpt and he preceded her. Ruth was a homemaker.Survivors include her daughter, Lolita Highsmith of Terre Haute; two stepsisters, Judy Houpt of Brazil and Linda Bell and husband Clyde of Gosport; nine grandchildren, Bradlee Highsmith and fiancee Ashley Morris and their son, Camden Highsmith of Clinton, Letitia Highsmith of Terre Haute, Ruby Houpt of Indianapolis, Mary Elen Houpt of Ohio, Robert Wayne Houpt of Indianapolis, Angie Gilbert of Terre Haute, Tina Goldsmith of Riley, Daryl Huff of Columbus, and Bruce Huff of Danville, Ind.; and several great-grandchildren.She was preceded in death by her parents; and her husband.She was a member of the Cross Tabernacle Church and Hickory Flats Home Economic Club. She enjoyed arts, crafts and being a seamstress.Visitation is 9 a.m. to noon Saturday in Thomas Funeral Home, 2200 North 13th Street. Gravesite services follow at 12:30 p.m. in Dunlap Cemetery in Dennison, with Pastor Jack Bernard officiating.

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August 14, 2008

Barbara Houpt~Alt posted to the memorial.

August 10, 2008

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August 9, 2008

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Barbara Houpt~Alt

August 14, 2008

Ruth,
Back in 1966 when we first met, you welcomed me with open arms. You were a mother image to me.

I remember the first thing I noticed in your home, was the plaque on the wall that reads KEEP LOOKING UP.

Within your home, it was a home with Cheese Potatoes, Red Velvet Cake and those ugly hard boiled eggs you put in the beet juice to turn them red. And it worked.

Then the miles separated us and the letters and phone calls kept coming, and the kids and I knew it was Christmas when the surprise box from Terre Haute came. That started the tradition in our home to open it on Christmas Eve after church. With the hand made crafts that you did on your own, the dresses and the crafts that you made in your Home Ec Club.

Before I go I have one last thing to say, and it’s about Dad. There was never a conversation being in person or on the phone, that he did not say, keep plenty of oil in your lamp, for we never know when Gods’ coming.

So Ruth, I open my arms to let you go, to be with Our Father, and we will meet again.
Love,
Your other daughter, Barb

P.S. Mary, I do remember you. You were a neighbor of Dad and Ruth’s and or in her Home Ec Club.

Wanita Hewitt

August 10, 2008

Ruth was a very dear friend. Ruth. Mary Henley and I used to celebrate our birthdays by going out to eat and spending the day together along with exchanging gifts.We had some wonderful times.I Didn't know in time to come to the funeral. I'm sorry to hear of her passing my prayers are with you all

cheryl cna

August 9, 2008

I am sorry for your loss

Mary Elen Houpt

August 8, 2008

Years of my life reflect the love and care Grandma, that you gave to me from the time I was born!
I couldn't have got this far along in life if hadn't been for your song of living life to the fullest ringing in my ears.
Thank You! In my heart and soul you will always be.
Its not a beautiful journey of the end
But, a joyous reunion with family and friends,
To carry on there, as you stand watch over us all here
Angel in flesh
Promoted to Guardian Angel above
I Love You Grandma, give them all up there a great big hug and kiss from me!!
Butterflies, fly on the wind of flight!!
)i(

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Grandma & me ........

Ruby Louise Houpt

August 8, 2008

Grandma I'm sure your in heaven and Very Happy with Grandpa right beside you once again . My dad Paul to.. Know that youll be turly missed here with us... I got so many memories of being with you all threw out my life... From eating raw potatoes to cookies being baked and takeing some when i was told No... To Every year a Christmas box arriving in Indianapolis filled with love from Aunt Loteta And You...
Love to you for you always in my Heart... I Learned alot form you...

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