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Ruby Keltz Obituary

Ruby Jane Keltz, 76, of Deer Lodge died in St. James Healthcare on March 14, 2008.

Ruby was born in Bozeman on April 25, 1931, to Virgie Mae Swagarty and Walter Emmett Hedges. She was the youngest of six children.

She married Emmett William "Bill" Keltz on June 22, 1947, in Livingston. They lived in Bozeman until moving to Deer Lodge in 1958 where she worked for 4B's Restaurant, Anthony's clothing store for 25 years, and the Registrar of Motor Vehicles for 12 years. She retired from the registrar's office in April 1993 to take care of her husband Bill until he passed away on Jan. 13, 1994.

Mom enjoyed bowling and painting ceramics - both things she did with her daughters. Most of all she loved and enjoyed her family.

We spent many weekends traveling to Bozeman, Livingston and Fourth of July reunions in Whitehall to be with her family members and Dad's. Mom especially loved and enjoyed being with her seven grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren.

Ruby was preceded in death by her mother, Virgie Mae Hedges; her father, Walter Emmett Hedges; husband, Bill Keltz; infant daughter, Cheryal Louise; sisters, Ella Mae Jones and Clara "Belles" Backman; brothers, Emmett Hedges and Chuck Hedges; and son-in-law, Dennis Phillips.

Survivors include daughters, Sheryal "Sherry" Strong of Helena, Gail (Tom) Cramer of Melrose, and Karen "Kay" Phillips of Butte; brother, Howard (Jody) Hedges of Whitehall; sisters-in-law, Arlene Haugland Of Bozeman, Maxine Bush of Phoenix, Ariz.; son-in-law, Elmer Strong of Elliston; grandchildren, Jani (Mark) LaFave of Helena, Julie Strong (Dan Bethke) of Helena, Lisa (Lucas) Newman of Portland, Ore., Kris Phillips (Kyle Gadbois) of San Diego, Mike (Elaine) Cramer of Polson, Dan (Christina) Cramer of Melrose, and Leslie (Jack) Myers of Reed Point.

She is also survived by her great-grandchildren, Katie and Ashlyn LaFave of Helena, Lily Newman of Portland, Ore., Andy and Faith Cramer of Polson, Madison Cramer of Melrose, and Zane Myers of Reed Point, and numerous nieces and nephews who were special to her.

We love and miss you mom and we know you are now in a better place.

Funeral services will be held at Jewel Funeral Home in Deer Lodge at 11 a.m. Wednesday, March 19, 2008. A viewing will be from 4 to 8 p.m. on Tuesday, March 18.

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Published by The Montana Standard from Mar. 17 to Mar. 18, 2008.

Memories and Condolences
for Ruby Keltz

12 Entries

cathy whetstone

March 22, 2008

Dear Kay, Sherry and Gail, We were so sorry to hear about your Mom. Ruby was a lovely lady. God bless all of you at this tought times in your life, Are prayers are with all of you, Cathy, Robbi, Bonnie and family.

Tom & Vicki jones

March 19, 2008

our prayers and thoughts are with you girls. Your families as well. We didn't get to come over like we wanted to over the years, but we loved Aunt Ruby. Our hearts are heavy, as we will miss her, but also for all of you. "our beloved JEWELS are in heaven, sparkling togeather" love to all...

Dennis & Lou Ann Skattum

March 19, 2008

Dear Gail, Kay, & Sherry,
We were so sorry to hear about your mother's passing. Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this time.

Walt & Gail Boese

March 19, 2008

Our thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. Ruby has been our neighbor for over 20 years and we will miss her. She was such a gracious lady and always had a smile on her face. We hope you find comfort in all the wonderful memories of her.

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Patti And Arnie Irwin

March 18, 2008

I am sorry to hear about Ruby. Our condolences go out to her family. We lived next to her and Bill for several years on Beaumont street. They were wonderful neighbors and we enjoyed visiting often with them they were both wonderful people.

Patti (Launderville)and Arnie Irwin

Connie Beckman

March 18, 2008

Dear Julie,
I am so sorry to hear of your Grandma's passing. You talked about her with such love and joy. I know you and your family are going to really miss her. But always remember that your Grandma's precious memories will live on in your heart. She is now with Jesus in his perfect love and you will see her again someday.
You and your family are in my thoughts and prayers,
Love
Connie Beckman

Elaine and Joe Malensek

March 17, 2008

We are so sorry to hear about your mother passing. She worked for Joe at Anthonys and was a very special lady. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.

Linda /Sylvia Gleason

March 17, 2008

We are sorry to hear that your Mom has passed. Wild Bill will be glad to see her. They were such good neighbors and always fun to be around. Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this diffucult time. The Gleason Girls

Earl Genzberger

March 17, 2008

Kay,
Our condolences to you and your family during this sorrowful time.
Earl and Ramona Genzberger

Eileen Pankratz

March 17, 2008

I am very sorry to lean of Ruby's passing. I will always remeber summer days with the girls at her house playing. She was a very great lady.

Geri Scott

March 17, 2008

Kay, So sorry to hear of your mothers passing. My thoughts are with you.

Terrell Strong

March 17, 2008

I am so sorry,your Mom was a beautiful lady inside and outside. I will miss seeing her. You girls were so good to your Mom.My thoughts and prayers are with you all.

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