Ruth Horton Obituary
Ruth was born on March 30, 1940, to John and Beatrice (Menard) Olson, in Deer River, Minnesota. She was an identical twin. On January 22, 1960, she married the love of her life, Delmar Horton. Ruth loved baking, especially cinnamon rolls and cookies that she would give away. She also enjoyed knitting.
She is survived by her son, Allan of Huntersville, MN; a daughter, Deborah (James) Campbell of Bemidji, MN; her identical twin sister, Mary Ann; ten grandchildren; many great-grandchildren; and many nieces and nephews.
She is preceded in death by her parents, John and Beatrice; her husband, Delmar; and a son, Eugene.
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