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Ruth Arlene Thygesen

1931 - 2012

Ruth Arlene Thygesen

1931 - 2012

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BORN

1931

DIED

2012

Ruth Thygesen Obituary

Published by Legacy Remembers on Nov. 30, 2012.

Ruth Arlene Thygesen, 81 of Phoenix, AZ passed away peacefully with her family near her side on November 28, 2012. She was born on April 18, 1931 in Ontario, NY to Preston J. and Stella Ruth Kirtland. Ruth was an electrifying and amazing woman, she often gave of herself by being a loving and nurturing wife, mother, grandmother and hero. Ruth had a passion for music; she was a great pianist, and a wonderful cook. She is survived by her nine children, Sherrie, Jim, Millie, Susan, Bill, Leslie, Trudie, Tammy and Ken; one brother Richard Kirtland; 31 grandchildren and 33 great-grandchildren. The Funeral Service will be at 11 AM, with Visitation beginning at 9:45 AM, Friday, December 7, 2012 at The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints - Black Canyon Ward, 8602 N. 31st Ave., Phoenix, AZ. Interment will follow at Green Lawn Memorial Park, Montgomery, PA. Please visit the online memorial, http://www.surprisefuneralcare.com/ (623) 546-8002.

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December 25, 2013

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December 6, 2012

Darlene Blair posted to the memorial.

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james thygesen

December 25, 2013

my mom, "ruth Arlene thygesen was a great lady with the family and the church, she was always do something to help. I remember her playing the piano and learning new songs. I wish that I had more time with he but, I got lost in the things that I was doing and lost contact her. but the good thing is that she and daddy are together again. and I"m closer to my sisters and brother in pheonix, AZ.

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james william thygesen

March 9, 2013

my mom was a very great lady, she always had time for family and friends, and she worked had for the church (latter day saints). I lost contact with my mom but that was my fault, but I've got to see my sisters trudie, sue and my brother ken, and I made a promise not to let that happen again. I pray very night for ma, daddy and the family jim thygesen (columbia, SC)

Darlene Blair

December 6, 2012

Sending my condolences to all the family of Ruth Thygesen..She was a dear friend to many, including myself, She will be missed..Another beautiful Angel, to watch over us...God bless you, Ruth....

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