RUTH O'DONNELL Obituary

RUTH O'DONNELL Ruth Irene O'Donnell, 89, of Las Vegas, passed into the arms of her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ, April 22, 2013, surrounded by her family. She was born in May 16, 1923, in Quincy, Mass., and lived in Las Vegas for 61 years. Ruth was the daughter of the late Frank La Forest and Elizabeth Russell McClausland, and the beloved wife of Alfred "Al" O'Donnell. Ruth moved to Las Vegas in 1952 with her husband and children. Ruth's business career included more than 19 years as an assistant manager or manager of local credit unions in Las Vegas. In 1987, Ruth was named the Clark County Business "Mother of the Year." Ruth was also an active and loyal volunteer at the Las Vegas Rescue Mission, serving as treasurer of the Las Vegas Rescue Mission thrift shop. Ruth was preceded in death by her children, Marjorie (infant), Nancy J. Pearlman and Thomas M. O'Donnell. Ruth is survived by her three children, Eileen Brown (Duncan), William O'Donnell (Mary) and Daniel O'Donnell (Deborah), all of Las Vegas. Ruth was the proud and loving grandmother of Julie Brown Goble (Steve), Shauna Fogle, Rashelle Rieckmann (Richard), Janiel Jones (Justin), Rebecca Carter (Benjamin Stickle), Carolyn Barto (Jarod), Nicole Vanus (Ryan), Meagan Struby (Bryan), Patrick O'Donnell (Maura), Colleen O'Donnell (De Mark Schulze), and Kyle O'Donnell. Ruth also was the proud great-grandmother to Cory and Shannon Goble, Anthony O'Donnell, Andrew and Jack Rieckmann, Dylan and Rhiley Barto, Tyson, Emma and Austin Jones, Gavin and Myah Vanus, Jake, Avery, Chloe and Ellie Struby, Maaziah Fogle, Malia and Ryan O'Donnell, and Olive Stickle. For over 50 years, Ruth was the adopted "mother" to Dona Jackson, who is married to John Jackson of Arlington, Texas. Dona and John have two sons, Dylan and Collin Jackson. Ruth was an active member of her church community for many years and a true and loyal friend to many in the Las Vegas community. Ruth will be remembered with great love and affection for all who knew and loved her. Private graveside services for the family will be Friday, May 3. Memorial services will be at 1 p.m. Saturday, May 18, at Davis Funeral Home, 6200 S. Eastern Ave., Las Vegas, NV 89119.

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Published by Las Vegas Review-Journal from Apr. 27 to Apr. 28, 2013.

Memories and Condolences
for RUTH O'DONNELL

11 Entries

Kyle Ambrose

May 1, 2013

Bill, Mary and Family... We are very sorry to hear of your loss and our prayers are with you during this difficult time. God Bless.
Kyle and Sandy Ambrose

May 1, 2013

Bill and Mary, our condolences to you and your family. She sounds like one heck of a woman who added much to life here on earth. Take care. Katie Haisan and your extended CMG family.

Betty Hurley

April 30, 2013

May the Lord comfort you during this difficult time.
Mom was a very lovely lady who we were proud to know.
With deepest sympathy to Al, Eileen and the entire O'Donnel Family.

The Hurleys,
Richard and Betty

Louise Orloski

April 29, 2013

Many fond memories of you and my mother when I was in grade school and High school. I know Bill and family will miss you but know you are with your famly and God. Dear Bill I send my love and prayers to you and the family.

Louise (Van Scoy) Orloski and Bob

April 29, 2013

Al, Eileen, Billy, & Danny
Please accept our sincerest condolences--
I have her birthday card ready to send
guess I'll have to forward it to Heaven!
Don & Leona Iglinski

Ruth Pfaff

April 28, 2013

You will be sorely missed. I only wish I were able to spend a few minutes with you before God took you to be with him. I will always remember the beautiful times we had together. Thanks for your love while expressing God's love to everyone you came in touch with. I treasure your friendship always.

Marsha Brewer

April 28, 2013

Hers was a life well lived as we all know. I loved her like my own mother, and I will miss our phone calls. Love to all of you O'Donnell's.

Ruth Politi (Ballard)

April 28, 2013

I worked with Ruth at the Del Webb Credit Union, where she was the manager. There were only 4 of us in the office and we had a great time with her. i went by "Liz" because we shared the same first name. I will always remember her wonderful sense of humor! I also went to high school with her son, Tom. My deepest sympathy to the family of this amazing woman. She loved you all so much. Rest in Peace, Ruth, I will always remember you.

Martin Mleczko

April 28, 2013

Aunt Ruth,
I know you are with God and members of your family who have preceded you. You will be missed by those of us (family and friends) you leave behind. I know my Mom will be broken-hearted and we will all pray for you.
God speed - Love Marty, Robin & family

April 28, 2013

With our deepest sympathy. ~ Bill & Cindy Brady

April 28, 2013

MRS. O WAS ALSO MY "MOM" THRU MY HIGH SCHOOL YEARS AND EVEN AFTER THAT. HER SON, TOM, AND I SPENT COUNTLESS HOURS HANGIN' OUT AND DOING A WHOLE LOT OF NOTHING!!!!! MY HEART FELT SYMPATHY TO AL AND THE WHOLE ODONNELL CLAN AT THIS TIME. NOW SHE IS UP IN HEAVEN WITH HER"TOMMY"......PROBABLY TELLING HIM TO CLEAN HIS ROOM!!!!

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