Ruth Denney Obituary
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Bunny Dees
May 20, 2020
Loved her dearly. Genuinely she cared about students and their plans for their future. God bless you, Ruth. You were a beacon who will always burn brightly for those educators who loved you. ✝
Lisa DeBerardino Hassler (class of "74)
April 24, 2007
As I read through the entries for Mrs. Denney, I am struck by the love that pours off the pages. Ruth Denney was a totally unique person...she made you feel unique, too. She was never too busy, her door was always open and she encouraged us to take risks. I would have gone to Lamar, except that year, 1971, an arts school was opening and my Mom made me go....one of the best things she ever did. Bless you Ruth Denney for fighting for us and not taking "no" for an answer. It was a privilege to be at "your" school, to be one of the first students of your "dream" and now I get to teach music and dare others to "dream", too.....and all because of you. God's Speed!~
Lisa Hassler
April 24, 2007
As I read through the entries for Mrs. Denney, I am struck by the love that pours off the pages. Ruth Denney was a totally unique person...she made you feel unique, too. She was never too busy, her door was always open and she encouraged us to take risks. I would have gone to Lamar, except that year, 1971, an arts school was opening and my Mom made me go....one of the best things she ever did. Bless you Ruth Denney for fighting for us and not taking "no" for an answer. It was a privilege to be at "your" school, to be one of the first students of your "dream" and now I get to teach music and dare others to "dream", too.....and all because of you. God's Speed!~
B. Wilson
April 7, 2007
Truly The Wind Beneath Many, Many Wings.
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Erin (Ferguson) Young
April 7, 2007
I graduated from HSPVA in 1989 and it continues to be one of the biggest joys of my life to have had the privilege of going there. Thank you to Ruth Denney for her vision and extraordinary positive impact that she has had on thousands of people. My condolences to her family and friends. I wish I could have met her, but I feel like I have from being a part of her wonderful school. Thank you so much, Ms. Denney!
Erin Ferguson Young
Piano Dept., Class of '89
George Brashears
April 6, 2007
With love to all(especially Jean) who loved Ruth Denney, as did I: grit, guts, class, candor, talent, tenacity--she had it all. A teacher's teacher, a colleague, a mentor, a force of nature. May angels sing her to her rest.
John Boehme
April 6, 2007
I will never forget being told to get off the stage at Lamar when the crew was messing with some scenery as Mrs. Denny wanted to rehearse. It was the only time I remember her "yelling" at us. She didn't need to. Quite a change from other high school directors I have known. Mrs. Denny, for me was unforgettable. Someone you wished you could always stay in-touch with. It was, therefore a real joy to see her again in Austin after she had retired when my own daughter was attnding McCallum HS. and Mrs. Denny was there promoting yet another high school for the performing arts.
Kay Pope
April 3, 2007
Mrs.Denney was magic. She created that wonderful world of the Lamar Drama Department, and we who were part of it basked in her unwavering affirmation of who we were or hoped to be.
Stephen Martin
April 2, 2007
Go easy, Mrs. Denny.
You wanted a place for us and you went out and you made that place, and you taught us how to make that place in the process. That place glows like a December hearth. It warms us from where it is; in our hearts, in our minds, and in our souls, which are all a little bit more open on account of you. You touched a lot of lives, Mrs. Denny, and we will remember you with respect, with love, and with joy.
Emma Turney
April 2, 2007
Ruth Denney played a huge role in my success in the antiques show business. She was a friend in need when I was first interviewed by a loval TV station in Houston back in the early 60's and I asked Ruth, "how can I keep from being nervous" and she said, "you know your subject so well you won't have any difficulty at all." I have never forgotten those words of encouragement and still call on them today.
My prayers go to Jean Nipper and Ruth's four nieces for their loss.
Emma Lee Turney
Dene Hofheinz-Anton
April 2, 2007
Ms. Denney gave me the confidence that I needed not only in Life but in a career I wanted....she is a one of a kind Inspiration and will long be remembered by the many thousands of lives she touched....So long, Ms. Denney...You Live on...Forever!
Much love,Dene Hofheinz Anton
Janet Johnston Weston
April 1, 2007
Ruth Denney was a grand lady! She graciously accepted our invitation to attend our Lamar mid-term 56 reunion in 2002 in Houston, and we spent a wonderful evening together with her and Jean Nipper. She laughed and carried on as she did back at Lamar. We had a great time with her - she gave so much of herself to the drama world, and to so many young people........
Jerry Wright
April 1, 2007
It is not surprising to read so many glowing tributes from those whose lives she touched. Mrs. Denney (Ruthie) was truly one of a kind. Her accomplishments in the theatre, though great, pale when compared to the love and respect felt for her from all of us who had the privilege of working with her. Her infectious laughter, up-beat spirit,and smiling face will be missed. But somewhere in heaven the word is already out, "there's a new director in town, and she's good!"
Jerry Wright
Class of 1955-57
Barbara Hoffman Johnson
April 1, 2007
Ruth Denney was such an inspiration to so many of us and so much fun. I can't help but smile when I think of her. She will be greatly missed. I was so lucky to have her as such an influential person in my life. Barbara Hoffman Johnson, singer, Lamar High School - class of '59.
Correll Gaut Corbett
April 1, 2007
Viewing Mrs.'s Denney's productions were magical and everyone wanted to participate. Although I was in art classes and not a thespian , she supported me in entering a UIL set design competition my junior year at Lamar. I was thrilled when I won first place and was extremely proud to have represented Lamar and Mrs. Denney. The experience was like having gold stars on your forehead! As a fine arts teacher I try to bring that same excitement of learning to my students and I am sure that she had something to do with that wonderful excitement. Thank You Mrs. Denney... you have done your part to keep the excitement in education.
April January-Cox
April 1, 2007
Not surprisingly, I was with my students when I heard that Ruth Denney had gone "home". My first day at UT, Ruth pulled me into her office and helped me chart a map for my years as a theatre education major. I loved her enthusiasm and pride in being an educator. I think Dr. Coleman's quote about her was right on. "Everyone respected her honesty because her expectations were high...she always had the student's best interest at heart." I would like to think I am a little like her and hope that my influence will touch student's lives the way Ruth inspired me. She will be greatly missed. Ruth-God bless, God's speed.
Geoffrey Baskir, IM '74
April 1, 2007
Ruth Denney probably epitomizes HSPVA more than any other single individual. She took an idea and made it into a legend. Even in those early funky days when we were learning in trailers and rehearsing songs in the bathrooms, you could see greatness being formed. Even after she had departed to UT, she was always there to oversee the process, and she never really departed. A tribute to a long life and a legacy that will last even longer.
Jon Whitfield
April 1, 2007
Former Student,
I needed to complete one more semester of English or a semester of Speech to get the required number of credits to graduate. Ruth Denney was my speech teacher at Lamar in "53". She did her best but I was never been able to get up in front of our class and talk with ease then or today. Ruth Denney was a very special teacher with a talent for getting that little extra out of a student. She was amazing taking a real and true interest in all her students. Ruth Denning shall be greatly missed. God must have needed a special Teacher!
God Bless Ruth Denney's Family
Elyse (Segal) Rosenberg - Class of 1973
April 1, 2007
I was a member of the class of 1973, as an instrumental music major. I remember not wanting to audition for the first year the school was open. I thought this concept would never work in Houston. Boy, was I ever wrong!! Many of my friends went the first year and once I saw how much they loved it, I decided to audition. I loved every minute of HSPVA, and it carried me to University of Texas, where I was a music major there. That would never have happened had I not attended HSPVA. I owe so much to Ruth Denney and Ed Trongone. I will always have such fond memories.
Robert Crutchfield
March 31, 2007
Ms. Denney (I could never bring myself, even 50 years after graduation, to call her "Ruth") literally snatched me out of the hall at Lamar High School and into her drama class. My life was never the same. I was trying to be a "hood" and she told me I was never going to make it in THAT role! So I fell under her spell like so many others, winning State One-Act Play competitions and learning theatre and discipline that served me well for over 40 years in Hollywood. What a truly amazing person she was. From all of us whom you touched, Ms. D -- Thank you! Rest well. You've earned it.
Will Michels
March 31, 2007
While I never met her, I am greatful to have attended the "School that Ruth Built."
Visual Arts, class of '86
George Withers, Ph.D.
March 31, 2007
Deepest sympathy from George Withers, son of Frances Withers. Frances and Ruth taught together at Lamar High School in Houston, Texas. We will always remember this generation of educators that inspired so many.
Allen Gilbert (Media, 1977)
March 30, 2007
I attended HSPVA in the early years as well. Ruth Denney's vision established a school that we all actually wanted to attend - no small feat in those days. Like many other HSPVA graduates, I have gone on to have a good life outside of the arts, and owe a great debt to the people who started and nurtured the school.
Sherry Speer Freeman
March 30, 2007
Ruth Denney was an outstanding teacher. I am so sorry she has out run us all to the Father's House. Her great vision, goals and dreams of her students was exemplarly. John and I send to Jean Knipper and her nieces our sincere sympathy. If there is not a Heaven, I do not know where God would put our "dear Ruth Denney."
Mary Jane (Osborn) Sinclair
March 30, 2007
"Everything has its season, everything has its time..."Those words from "Pippin" always make me think of Mrs. Denney. She picked winning teachers and students for the first class at HSPVA. Her magic was integrating the arts with all the colors of her students!
To Jean and her family, I recall the lyrics again..She had "magic to do" for all of us. We will miss her and her spirit but HSPVA lives on with her magic touch.
Jim Ullrich
March 30, 2007
To Jean:
I came to know Ruth through my working and personal relationships with you. She was indeed a fantastic, charming, and warm individual. I know you will miss her terribly. But God has a special place in heaven for ladies such as her. Take comfort in that she will now watch over you as you have done for her.
Jayney Wallick
March 30, 2007
Ruth Denney was always an inspiration and a great mentor to me. She might have been at The Alley Theater when I took drama lessons there as a child, but I don't remember her until we met when I first attended HSPVA (class of '76). HSPVA was more like a home to me than my own, and I'll always remember Mrs. Denney as a bright ray of light flooding us all with encouragement, hope, and enthusiasm. She will be remembered for a long, long time. I'm sure she'll be fine when she gets where she's going. Her departure is our loss.
Stuart Papavassiliou
March 30, 2007
In hearing of Ruth Denney's passing, I was struck how one person's vision can make such an enormous diffence in the lives of many. I remember my first memories of Ms. Denney when I was about nine years old and she was on the faculty at the Alley Merry-Go-Round school. I remember her striking presence.
Not so many years later when I attended HSPVA, I found that I could better articulate what made Ms. Denney so special ... it was her intense energy and her strong sense of purpose. She loved her school, she loved her faculty and above all else, she loved every one of us. That love transcended individual personality, but communicted to each of us at a profound level.
I thank God for Ruth Denney and for what she's made possible for the art world and those who participate in it.
Betsy Adams-Thomas
March 30, 2007
Mrs. Denney, Mrs. Denney, Mrs. Denney!!!!! What a wonderful lady. I too was one of the original 250 wild and crazy misfit kids that made up the melting pot of that first year of HSPVA. Remember that very first day of school in the fall of 1971? Can you remember the energy being generated when all 250 of us were sitting on the steps of the Synagogue that is now Denney Theater, checking each other out, nervous, scared, excited. All those kids from ALL OVER the Houston area gathered together with one thing in common....The Arts! Can you imagine what she felt like that morning? What a Legacy she created!
God Bless you Mrs. Denney.
Betsy Adams-Thomas
HSPVA Founding student
Dance '74
Everett Moran HSPVA '77
March 30, 2007
Ruth Denney's great vision set me on the most rewarding path I could have imagined. The integration of different artistic disciplines into one school allowed me to pursue music and theatre together, both of which have figured prominently in my professional life.
Thank you, Ruth Denney
Valenda Archer (nee Virgin)
March 30, 2007
To Ms. Denney's friends and family,
When I saw Ms. Denney's obituary in "The Dallas Morning News" I realized what an influence she was to so many. I always treasured my time at Lamar in her drama classes. I got to be in one UIL contest play and many musicals from 1958 to 1960. I have thought of her so often. What a rich and full life she led. What an influence she was. I'm so very glad (and lucky) to have been her student.
Norman Dawson
March 30, 2007
I am also a graduate of HSPVA, that wonderful vision she was able to share with so many. I was never fortunate enough to meet Ruth Denney, but the impact she had on my life through the school she created has been profound.
I graduated in 1984, and was one of the original 9th graders allowed into the school. I feel very blessed to have spent four years in such a wonderful environment, no matter which campus we were at. Some of my fondest memories are of attending performances and exhibits at PVA.
Thank you Ruth for creating such a wonderful place to be creative and learn from some of the best teachers in all of Houston. You will be missed by everyone whose lives you have touched, even those of us who never got the priviledge of meeting you.
Melonie Magruder
March 29, 2007
When I was 16, Ms. Denny made it possible for me to audition for HSPVA. What I found there, extraordinarily enough, was a school administration that actually encouraged me to think and act for myself. Ms. Denny expected me to deserve the right to go to school there, so I had to live up to my first adult responsibility. She was a hell of a lady.
I was in the second graduati
Cindy Roberts Bragg
March 29, 2007
It was a privilege to be one of Ms. Denney's Young Thespians at Lamar High School (Class of '65).
Because of her professionalism, all of her productions were first-rate.
So many of her students became famous performers, but for all of us she instilled a love of theater.
That gift has enriched all of our lives.
Rick Scholwinski Emt-Paramedic
March 29, 2007
To the family: It was a honor to be inspired from a lady with such a vision for the students and a oppurunity to think outside the box,I believe this vision developed my wife and I into the people we are today. Carla was Media78 and I was Media 77 and I truly do believe HSPVA and Ms Denneys vision was an inspiration to make dreams become a reality.
Dennis Beeman
March 29, 2007
Ruth Denny's longtime companion, Jean Nipper is
another rock that held HSPVA together and my
condolences go out to her in her time of grief. I can
never say enough about Ruth Denny and her visions for
her students and what a place she has left in all our
hearts, or how she will be missed, but never
forgotten. To see the pride in her eyes at her
students art and performances gave us all that little
extra push we needed to strive for the best we could
be. I for one will never forget what she did for me by
giving me the chance to attend HSPVA, as will many
others not forget.
To call her a Legend is a understatement, and may her
gift of HSPVA live long to honor her pioneering vision
for the arts. Thank you Ruth Denny for giving us all
so much of yourself.
Dennis Beeman
Media 77
Donna Snow Robinson
March 29, 2007
She was my high school drama teacher, and had a great impact on me as well. In 1954 (I think it was) I was in a production, along with Paula (Ragusa) Prentiss, and Tommy Sands, that she directed based on Annie Get Your Gun. An unforgettable experience.
Tommy Tune was a couple of years behind me, but even then we knew he was a large talent and a really good person.
I well remember a day when I was back visiting the Drama Department at UT. I had forgotten that she was on now on the UT faculty, but as I passed by her office, I recognized her and went in to introduce myself. She actually remembered me(!), and we had a wonderful chat about those days—especially that production of Annie…
She was a great lady.
Hugs all around --- remember to treasure those you love. Time passes too quickly.
dsr
Michael Tucker
March 29, 2007
Mrs. Denney was one of a handful of people who touched my life in a positive way, forever. Coincidentally, most of those people were the core of HSPVA. She, Mr. Trongone, Dorothy Leach and others encouraged me, guided me, praised me (even though I probably didn't deserve it) and helped me grow. I miss them all, but especially those three. They brought light, and by it we were illuminated.
'So fill to me a parting glass,
goodnight and joy be with you all.'
Michael Tucker
Instrumental Music, '75
J. Richard Smith
March 29, 2007
As a high school student growing up in Austin, my first memories of Ms. Denney were this saucey and often outspoken woman with striking white hair that would come in to supervise our student teachers.
As an undergraduate at The Universisty of Texas Department of Theatre and Dance, my memories of Ms. Denney were of a cordial, still saucey, professor in the corner office--her door always open, her conversations sincere and direct--even for those of us who were not drama education students.
After graduation, she lent her sage advice and wisdom to a handful of artists trying to start a fledgling children's theatre company, Second Youth. One of those artists was Rod Caspers, another artistic soul that was inspired by Ruth's generosity of spirit.
She touched many in so many ways. All of us, near and far will miss her.
Patricia Bonner
March 29, 2007
I extend my condolences to all of Ruth Denney's family and friends and former students and co-workers in arts education. What a dreamer!
On the recommendation of Jean Galloway who was teaching choral music at HSPVA, Ruth Denney hired me to assist with the expanding program. This was the third year of the school's existence and the word about the excellent programs HSPVA was getting out. I am still here and still loving every minute of teaching her dream.
Can't you just imagine her directing the next big heavenly production?
Pat Bonner
Coordinator--HSPVA Music Dept.
Mark Holden
March 29, 2007
It’s no secret that Ruth Denney was a powerhouse of positive energy. She electrified people of all ages, especially young people, with a sense of their own possibilities and potential. Ruth touched so many of us. She was genuinely inspired. Ruth always possessed that great and wonderful power to make things happen.
While teaching so successfully at Lamar High School, as she used to tell it, Ruth dreamed of opening a school specializing in arts education. At that time, other people bought into her dream as well, including Edward Trongone, Jean Nipper, and many others. Over the years, in fact, Ruth was so persuasive in selling that dream that it became a reality. Dozens, then hundreds, then thousands of people found they had a stake in the dreams of Ruth R. Denney.
I’m profoundly grateful to have known such a marvel of a woman, and that I had the good sense to buy into her dream as well. What an honor it is to have played even a supporting role in a Ruth Denney production. What a rich and triumphant life! May God bless and keep her.
I dare say, the reviews from heaven will be glowing.
Mark Holden
Composer
(HSPVA Founding Class, 1974
Instrumental Music)
Annes Geis McCann-Baker
March 29, 2007
From reading all the tributes, I gather Ruth did for others what she did for me when I was at Lamar. She noticed what kinds of encouragement we each needed, and not just her stars and achievers. How nice to remember such a go-getter, who also took the time to understand young people.
Travis Poe
March 29, 2007
I was notified of Ms. Denney's passing one hour before my company of actors were to take stage at their Zone contest this past Tuesday. Needless to say, they were somewhat unnerved by my unannounced sobbing in my office as I read the email.
Ms. Denney was my professor at UT and is one of three college teachers that I credit with my success in high school theater.
Even with her brazen candor and at times,upfront bluntness, she will always be one of the sweetest ladies I had the pleasure and honor of knowing. She will always be the Grand Dame of Texas Theater.
Travis Poe,
UT Class of '85
carole nelson
March 29, 2007
I too was hand picked by Ruth Denney for the first class at HSPVA. What an exciting place to grow up and to go to school. Her deep grey voice, gravelly laugh and sparkling blue eyes are with me forever. She changed my life as she did so many others.
I now teach in the school she began. Her guidance is still with me and I can only hope I am doing for my PVA students what she did for me.
Jean, my thoughts and prayers are with you.
Carole Sternlicht (Nelson)
Gretchen Phillips
March 29, 2007
I never met Ruth Denney. But I spent a great deal of time inside and outside the Ruth Denney theatre at HSPVA. Some of my fondest performance memories are of that stage. I'm so lucky that she created HSPVA for me and so many other artsy Houston misfits to attend. I honestly think it saved my life.
Sharon Williams
March 29, 2007
While I remember Ruth Denney for many things, my most vivid memory is the summer day when only she and I were in the old HSPVA building and she opened up to me about her dreams for the school as she was preparing to leave it in the hands of others. Her words were not only wise, but prophetic. What a gracious and visionary lady!
Cathy Chacko
March 29, 2007
A great lady! She will be missed and remembered. Because of her vision, HSPVA Happened! Thank you Ms Denney!
sarah logan
March 29, 2007
I was privlaged to have been amongst the first 250 students accepted to attend HSPVA. What an adventure! I can't imagine how different my life would have been without that experience. My son is currently benefiting from the HISD magnet program initiated by Ruth and HSPVA.
Thank you Ruth Denney and God Bless.
sarah smith logan
HSPVA '74 inst. music
Mary and Charles Teeple
March 28, 2007
All our love to the Family and Friends of Ruth Denney from Mary and Charles Teeple
Tom Parker
March 28, 2007
Mrs Denney was a major asset of the state of Texas and all who knew her. I served as her stage manager in 1959 and 1960 and like everyone else at Lamar high school will never forget her.
Shirley Hamilton
March 28, 2007
My daughter and I had the pleasure of knowing Ms. Denney as a mentor and friend. She worked tirelessly for the arts and for the students. Her legacy will live on in those she inspired to teach, to perform, and to live well.
Lexie Masterson
March 28, 2007
My mother, Carlin Glynn-Masterson was a student of Ruth's. Tommy Tune was in the Thespian Society with Mom at Lamar High School here in Houston,TX. I went to see the Broadway production of The Glass Menagerie last year with my sister, Mary Stuart Masterson and we ran into Tommy Tune who hugged us both and told us that Ruth Denney drove him downtown to the old Alley Theatre to see The Glass Menagerie. He was so moved that he walked home for miles, and knew his calling from that moment. Bless you Ruth! xoxoLexie
Donna Boykin
March 28, 2007
My mother Dorothy took care of her for a while. I've only met her once, and she was the most sweetest lady I've ever met. She will be missed.
Bob Schmidt
March 28, 2007
Ruth was one of the first faculty that I met when I first came to teach at the University of Texas at Austin in 1982. I was always impressed with her unique combination of sincerity, judgement, bluntness, and caring. I will miss her.
Johnna Mueller
March 28, 2007
I will always remember Ruth for - her talent - her personality - her beauty - and her friendship
Carlin Glynn
March 28, 2007
Ruth absolutely bolstered my resolve to be an actor and was behind me every inch of the way. Through high school Drama at Lamar, through my terrifying move to New York at a very tender age and finally to my Tony and Olivier Awards for "The Best Little Whorehouse in Texas" co-written and co-directed by my husband Peter Masterson and co-directed by my Lamar High School classmate, Tommy Tune. I adored her and admired her deeply for all the artists whose lives and careers she helped form. Her delightful sense of humor and resolve taught me a great deal.
Godspeed, Ruth.
Jeannie LaCorte
March 28, 2007
Jean, family and friends,
Although I missed knowing Ruth at Lamar, I had heard all about her while there in the late 60's. When I finally got to meet her, she was everything I had imagined her being - a brilliant, inspiring and fine lady. She was a legend and we all will sadly miss her spirit.
Ken Vest
March 28, 2007
Ruth Denny was the first adult in my life to show me that there was a wide wonderful world filled with opportunity, and excitement --yet as romantic as she was she always made it clear you had to work hard if you wanted to achieve your goals and perform your best. The last time I saw her was in Austin when I was working in TV news and she was taking part in creating a local theater organization. He glorious smile hadn't changed a bit since the day I first saw her in 1962. I will always remember Mrs. Denny and I'm sure that spectacular smile is lighting up the heavens today.
Gretta Berghammer
March 28, 2007
I, too, was deeply touched by the energy and passion and spirited fun that Ruth Denney brought to theatre education. The leadership, mentorship, and friendship she shared with me during my MFA studies at UT impacted me greatly, and continue to influence my work as an artist and educator to this very day. What a woman!
Luther (Luke) Rogers
March 28, 2007
I remember her well. I learned from here even though I grew up in a show business family. I graduated Lamar in 1951.
John (jack) Davis
March 28, 2007
Ruth was a blessing to me and my son. When I saw her at a party at Bob Foxworth's, I told her how unhappy Gary was at Lee High School. "Send him to me," she said. I told her Gary had no real talent. "Doesn't matter," sheb said. So Gary transferred to HSPVA where he learned to be a lighting tech and designer. He loved it. He is now lighting designer with the Pacific Ballet. Thank you, Ruth. We will love you forever.
Bill Stewart
March 28, 2007
To All Ruth's Friends and Extended Family:
Mrs. Denney (the "Ruth" would come later) was so instrumental in the lives of so many people, as she was in mine.
I hearken back about 45 years to a shy, skinny kid with braces and bad skin going up and asking the great Mrs. Denney to audition for a part in "Bye Bye Birdie". That began three years of what can only be described as the best times of a tortured adolescence.
But, then again, there are another thousand people who can tell the same story. She was someone very, very special to many of us.
Diane Brewer
March 28, 2007
Ruth has always been the epitome of what the rest of us aspired to be as theatre educators. It is my belief that she single-handedly escalated theatre in statewide importance through her efforts in one act play and inspiring educators. The last time I saw her she was still sharp as a tack and gracefully greeted a corps of adulators. She will be missed but her impact on theatre in Texas will live long.
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