Ruth E. Schmidt

Ruth E. Schmidt

Ruth Schmidt Obituary

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Ruth was born on August 19, 1920 and passed away on Monday, August 29, 2016. Ruth was a resident of Newton, Kansas at the time of her passing. Ruth attended a country school Blaze Fork for eight years and then Inman High School graduated valedictorian of the Class of 1938. She was married to Arthur. Celebration of Life service is at 3:00 p.m. on Sunday September 4 at Tabor Mennonite Church Newton Kansas. Visitation with family is 3:30 to 5:00 p.m. on Saturday September 3 in Menno Hall at Kidron Bethel Retirement Village North Newton Kansas. Memorials may be designated in Ruthâs memory to Bethel College or Mennonite Central Committee.

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September 4, 2016

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September 2, 2016

Linda Schmidt posted to the memorial.

September 1, 2016

Jacqua Garcia posted to the memorial.

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Deb Janzen

September 4, 2016

My thoughts are with Archie and Ada and the rest Ruth's family.

Linda Schmidt

September 2, 2016

Ruth lived Phil. 4:11 - to be content whatever the circumstances. Her congenial presence with a cup of hot chocolate is missed at the Tuesday morning Ladies coffee table at Whistle Stop.

Jacqua Garcia

September 1, 2016

Mrs. Ruth it was my pleasure getting to know you and caring for you. Fly high with the angels my friend I will miss you so very much.
I love you,
Jacqua Garcia

Barbara Roux

September 1, 2016

Our condolences to you Art. I enjoyed time spent on Farm Bureau board with you and learning to know Ruth through that contact. You were both neat people.

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September 4, 2016

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