Ruth Elizabeth Rockwell

Ruth Elizabeth Rockwell, of Angora, Nebraska, passed away peacefully on May 15, 2025, after a courageous battle with health-related issues. In her final days, she was surrounded by the love and support of her children.
Ruth was born on March 4, 1948, she was adopted by Robert and Ethel Benson of Denver, Colorado. Ruth graduated from Westminster Senior High School in Colorado and later earned an associate's degree at a Denver technical college. On September 16, 1966, she married Jerry Ray Rockwell, and together they built a life full of love, faith, and dedication.
Ruth's passions were many-she found joy in playing the piano, singing with a heart full of grace, and finding peace in the fellowship of her church, the Bridgeport Church of Christ. She was an accomplished secretary, travel agent, and retired as a Para at Bridgeport Public Schools. Ruth's kindness extended beyond her home, as she was a beloved neighbor and a cherished friend to all who knew her.
Preceded in death by her sister Victoria Baily, her parents Robert & Ethel Benson, her son Paul Rockwell, her husband Jerry Rockwell, and her grandson Michael Kirkham, Ruth's memory will live on in the hearts of those she leaves behind.
She is survived by her daughter, Charlotte (Jeff) Hayek, of Scottsbluff; sons Daniel (Priscilla) Rockwell of Bridgeport, and David (Kim) Rockwell of Hot Springs, AR and daughter-in-law Essie Rockwell of Windsor, CO. Ruth was a proud grandmother of James (Xandi) Kirkham, Eric and Libby Rockwell, Kevin Rockwell, Sarobi Rockwell, Abraham, Solomon and Isaac Gallagher, Tanya (Bobby) Graf, Jeffrey Westcot, Autumn Flynn, Mari Compton & Bo Edwards, Allan (Jennifer) Compton, and Jesse Roussin. Proud Great Grandmother of Akayla & Zayden Kirkham, and Austin, Andrew & Noah Compton. As well as many nieces and nephews, each of whom she touched with her warmth and wisdom.
Her legacy of love, faith, and kindness will live on in the hearts of her family and all who were fortunate enough to know her.
Cremation has taken place, and A Celebration of Life service will be held on Saturday, May 24, 2025, at 11:00a.m., at Bridgeport Church of Christ, 314 7th Street in Bridgeport, Nebraska with Pastor Jonathan Seng officiating. Please wear Ruth's favorite color Purple. Reception will follow at the church. Family and friends are invited to attend. She will be laid to rest at a later date in Angora, NE. Online condolences may be made by viewing Ruth's memorial page at www.bridgmanfuneralhome.com.