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Ruth B. Densley
1929-2017
Riverton, UT-Ruth B. Densley, on Aug. 8, 2017 returned to her Father in Heaven and she is no longer in pain. She was an exceptional wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother.
Ruth was born on Dec. 16, 1929 to Thomas and Elnora Hemmingsen Brown. She married Claude W. Densley on Aug. 19, 1950.
She enjoyed yard work and seeing new plants grow and flourish. She especially enjoyed making quilts of all kinds for her family and donating them to others in need. Ruth was very kind and generous to everyone she met and would do whatever she could to help.
She is survived by her daughters; Daun (Mel) Ballard and Toni Schow, her sons; Tom (Valerie) and Craig, nine grandchildren and 12 great-grandchildren
Ruth is preceded in death by her husband; Claude, her son; Ray, grandson; Jeremy, her parents, and her three brothers; Darrell, Doug, and Jack.
No services per her request.
In lieu of flowers, please donate to your favorite charity, Humane Society, or pet shelter of your choice.

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Published by The Salt Lake Tribune on Aug. 10, 2017.

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August 10, 2017

We have known Ruth since her kids were little and ours were the same.we love your mom and will miss the phone calls and visits we have had with her. She was always so kind to us.thanks for sharing her with us.delbert and joan christensen.

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