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Ruth May Blowers was born November 21, 1934 in Northville, New York to George & Bessie (Rosa) Blowers. She grew up & attended school in Northville. She married Edwin Gifford October 17, 1954 in Mayfield, New York. From this union, three sons were born: Edwin John, Daniel Richard & Lawrence Mark. They moved to Leominster, Mass in 1975. In 1980 she moved to Kingman, AZ, and then to Isabel in 2013, where she has since resided.
She is survived by three sons Daniel (Judy) Gifford of Isabel, Lawrence (Larry) Gifford of Isabel & Edwin John (Julia) Gifford of Spring Hill, FL. 1 brother Robert Blowers & 2 sisters-in law, Frances Blowers & Jeannie Blowers, 9 grandchildren, 27 great-grandchildren & 4 great-great - grandchildren. Many cousins, nieces, nephews & her 3 dogs.
She was preceded in death by her husband Edwin, both parents, 2 brothers Richard & Charles Blowers & sister Florence Rice.
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