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Ruth Borders Obituary

Borders, Ruth Louise
Jul 26, 1929 - Apr 23, 2010
Wife, mother, grandmother, banker, traveler, style maven, and lover of beauty died peacefully at home in the company of her loving family and caregivers-after 80 years of a life well lived. Born Ruth Louise Seay to Jimmie and Rosie Seay, she grew up in Omaha. In 1947 she married Maurice Glen "Bootsie" Borders, a former Captain in the Omaha Fire Department. After joining the First National Bank, she became the first African-American bank officer in 1972, and the first in the state of Nebraska. She retired from First National as a member of their prestigious 25 Year Club. Louise is survived by her husband, Lt. Col. Charles Lane, daughters Deborah Louise Taylor and her husband Ron of Omaha; Denise Glyn Borders, and her husband Fred Sweets of Reston, VA; four grandchildren, Patrick and Terra Taylor of Omaha; Glyn Sweets of Chicago, IL; and Matthew Sweets of Ithaca, NY. Survivors also include sisters, Corrine White, Veola Dryver, Ella Jean Rogers, Beverly Johnson of Omaha, and Sharon Alford of Houston, TX. In addition she is survived by Karen Davis and Mark Lane of Omaha and grandchildren Danielle Davis of Washington,DC; George Davis of NY,NY; Geoffrey, and Grant Davis of Omaha; Chaz Lane and Jasmine Mohr of Willamsburg VA; and Deslie Irvin of Lincoln, NE. Louise was preceded in death by her sister Claudia Downing, and her beloved brother, James Seay. Her first husband, Maurice Glen Borders, died in 1984.
A celebration of her life and legacy will be held at 11am Saturday, May 1st at Salem Baptist Church, 3131 Lake Street, Omaha, NE. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the R. Louise Borders Scholarship Fund. The scholarship will fund an annual internship for an African-American female finance major. Donations may be forwarded to the R. Louise Borders Scholarship Fund, c/o First National Bank,1620 Dodge St., Stop, 1025, Omaha, NE 68197.
The family would like to acknowledge the extraordinary care provided to our mother by her physicians Dr. Michael Sorrell and Dr. Marco Olivera, and her around-the-clock caregivers Erin Bennett, Pearl Miller, Ngosi Azoba, Physha Svendsen, Ramona Puente, (including a special thanks to Gloria Fairgood), for all their tireless efforts.

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Published by Omaha World-Herald from Apr. 29 to Apr. 30, 2010.

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Sr. Gayle Lwanga-Crumbley

May 11, 2010

Dear Borders Family,
my love to all of you during this time of loss. Your mother was a wonderful woman, it was a honor to have known her. She is with Jesus now, we rejoice!

Patricia Lindsey

May 10, 2010

Dearest Family,

In My Pocket

I have memories in my pocket.
They rattle among the change.

My memories of you are treasures I carry wherever I go.

They are stored in bits and pieces, parts of a beautiful whole.

They give me comfort when I think I am alone.

Yes, I have memories in my pocket, like so much other stuff I keep there.

But of all the treasures I have, it’s the memories of you that are the most precious.

Our heart and prayers are with
all of you.

Love,

Cookie & Family

May 1, 2010

Dear Debbie, Mr. Lane and family,
Our thoughts and prayers are with you. May you find strength in the memories.
God Bless you.
Love,
Patricia and Michael Dacus

Victoria Revere

May 1, 2010

Deb, Ron, Patrick & Terra my heart goes out to all of you and all your family.

Love you
Victoria & Ronald Revere & family

Carol Dorsey

May 1, 2010

To Beverly Johnson and all members of the family, You have my deepest sympathy in the loss of your sister, Louise. She was a wonderful person. May God bless and comfort you at this time.

Barb & Sam Long

April 30, 2010

Dear Debbie, Ron & Family::
So sorry for your loss...Our thoughts and prayers are with you..

Rozalyn Bredow

April 30, 2010

To Debbie & Mrs. Dryver and Family;
I'm sincerely sorry to hear of your loss. Please accept my sincere condolences and Love.

Capiz Greene and Jim Wiegel

April 30, 2010

Deb,Ron and Family - May the light of her love, her energy and her spirit remain forver imprinted on your hearts. Her all around beauty will be missed. You're in our hearts, thoughts and prayers...

Thomas & Shirley Bradley

April 30, 2010

Our thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.

Zeta Phi Beta Sorority

April 30, 2010

To Soror Terra Taylor and her family, We extend our deepest sympathy to you all as Terra is definitely a product of a good seed well planted, as she represents the principles of Zeta Phi Beta Sorority taught to her from the matriach Mrs Borders I'm sure. With heartfelt sympathy.

Deborah Powell

April 30, 2010

To Debbie and Denise & the Lane Family. I am so sorry to learn of your mother passing. She was such a person of eloquence and savy. I remember back to the Mt. Nebo days and how your parents would always open their home to us kids. Please know that you are in my prayers and may God may give you peace at this time. Love and Peace

George A. Crumbley Jr,

April 29, 2010

Good by Mrs. borders, thank you for all that you have done for my familey, ny parents brothers and sisters. May you rest in peace.

Patricia Allen

April 29, 2010

To Beverly Johnson
and all members of the family, you have my deepest sympathy in the loss of your beautiful sister Ruth Louise. May you be comforted by her wonderful life, and the blessing of the Lord.

Jimmy Crumbley

April 29, 2010

Debbie and Denny,
The world has truly lost a Saint. Your mother was such a great person that influenced a lot of people in her lifetime. She was one of the true pioneers in Omaha and the world. Once people become aware of her life, they will truly be amazed of her accomplishments. I hope that someday, someone will write of her journey through life. She was very inspirational in my life.
You were so blessed to have parents that were determined, driven, spiritual, and very much family orientated. She will be missed and she will always be a part of my life.
GOD bless and protect you and your families.

Jimmy Crumbley and the Crumbley Family

michele johnson

April 29, 2010

To Deborah and family, Sorry for the lost of your mother.I know how much she meant to you. Always remember the good times you had with her.I'm sure Von Maur will miss her dearly.Hope that brought a smile to your face. Sincerly, Michele Johnson

Lonnie & Peaches Morrow

April 29, 2010

To: Debbie and Denise,
you may not remember us, but we are so sorry to hear of your loss. We have known your Mom and Dad since they were part of our Sixth Fleet Assoc., when we had property together in Decatur, Ne. on the Missouri River. We were very close and did a lot of things together. The last time we saw your Mom was at our 50th Wedding Anniversary, five years ago and she looked very good. We will keep you and your families in our prayers.
God Bless You.

Frank Kelly

April 29, 2010

Goodbye Louise. You were a lovely lady!

Delmar Givehand

April 29, 2010

To Denise and Debbie,
Sorry to hear of the loss of your mother. God be with your family. My prayers are for you.

Delmar Givehand

Linda Lane

April 29, 2010

Debra and Denise... thank you for sharing your mother with me for 12 years. I loved her dearly and miss the many times she shared her motherly advice with me. I think of her often and with much admiration.

James and Elaine Travis

April 29, 2010

May your hearts soon be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together as you celebrate a life well lived.

Robert & Rae Duncan

April 29, 2010

To the Borders Family,

We're very sorry to hear of your mom's passing. She was a very well respected person in Omaha as we remembered growing up there. She meant alot in and to the community. She will be missed by all who knew her. Please accept our sincerest and deepest sympathy, especially to Denise and Karen. God Bless all of you in this time of sorrow.

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