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Ruth Lundgren Obituary
1920~2018
Ruth Horne Lundgren, age 97, passed away at her home in Salt Lake City on Tuesday, September 18, 2018 with members of her family around her. Ruth was born in Salt Lake City December 14, 1920 to Joseph Feramorz and Ida Verene Nelson Horne. She married her childhood sweetheart, Allen Henry Lundgren June 10, 1942 in the Salt Lake Temple.
Ruth had a lifelong love of teaching children. Her career included teaching in Salt Lake City public elementary schools, Stewart School and at the University of Utah where she earned a Master's degree and a Ph.D and was appointed Assistant Professor of Education and then Associate Clinical Professor. She served as president and teacher in all the auxiliaries of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. She was a member of the Primary General Board from 1970 to 1980 and was instrumental in writing Primary manuals and establishing curriculum. Ruth and Allen served as public affairs missionaries for the Church in Hawaii.
Ruth loved her family, her home on Princeton Ave and her beautiful garden. She is the last original home owner on Princeton. She loved any time spent in Lambs Canyon and was quick to point out that it is more than a location, Lambs Canyon is a concept. Ruth enjoyed her callings and service to the Church throughout her life. She grew up with and remained close to Allen's sisters her entire life.
Ruth is survived by her daughter, Virginia Lee Bywater (Douglas), her son Mark Horne Lundgren (Nancy) and her brother Grant Nelson Horne (Mario). She has 8 grandchildren and 17 great grandchildren that she loved very much. She was preceded in death by her parents, her husband, Allen, her son Howard (Andrea Alcabes) and her brothers Joseph, David, and Jack Horne. The family gives sincere appreciation to the staff at Aspen Ridge Hospice and Mary Kortkamp for the excellent care they gave our mother at the end of her life.
Funeral services will be held Saturday, September 29, 2018 at 12:00 noon at the Yalecrest Ward LDS chapel at 1035 South 1800 East SLC, with a viewing from 10:30-11:40 AM. Interment at Salt Lake City Cemetery. Contributions can be made in Ruth's memory to the Ruth H. Lundgren Endowed Scholarship, Dept. of Teaching and Learning, College of Education, U of U Central Development Office, 332 South 1400 East, Suite 150, SLC UT 84112. For online condolences, please visit www.LarkinCares.com
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Rebecca Hales Pittam
October 1, 2018
You sweet mother was my mentor as I began my teaching career. She taught me to find the joy in working with children and to teach from my heart. I remember her as a master teacher who understood children and sought to do what was best for them in every way. She demonstrated wisdom and kindness in working with both adults and children, and she recognized the good in everyone. I will always remember her teaching us to recognize the needs around us and get to work addressing them. She will always have a special place in my heart. My thoughts and prayers are with your family at this time.
Helen Ward Poelman
September 28, 2018
Sending sympathy and love to the family of lovely, beautiful, talented and spiritual Ruth. I remember her leading the music in Primary at our Yalecrest Ward and later working with my stepmother in various church callings and neighborhood gatherings. She was always smiling with a loving, warm greeting and an inspiration with her teaching abilities. May you be blessed with peace and great memories, and gratitude for the wonderful legacy she leaves.
September 28, 2018
Ginny, Mark & Family,
Mike & I have admired your parents ever since moving to our home on Laird Ave. just around the corner from your family home. As we raised our children there, we could count on the Lundgrens as bright, solid and very caring individuals.
Ruth's ability to teach and relate to children was an example to all of us. I appreciated how I learned the word "steady" from her as she spoke, intereacted and encouraged every child with whom she engaged. She introduced me to one of my favorite books for little ones, "The Bundle Book."
When she bought Christmas wrapping paper from our son for a Bonneville School fundraiser, I joined him as we made a visit to your mom. I will never forget how she treated him with such repect--and as "an equal."
It is a sweet thought of Alan & Ruth together again. They had a wonderful relationship.
Sending our love to you,
Jackie (& Mike) Leavitt
David Cracroft
September 28, 2018
Dear Mark and Lundgren Family...
As you already know, your Mom (and Dad) were great examples, and so you, too turned out so well. She and your family members have carried a marvelous and deserved reputation, forever, in our Princeton Avenue area.
May the Good Lord comfort and cheer you, and your entire wonderful family, until we all meet again.
Warmest wishes!
Dave & Terese Cracroft
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Robert Bennion
September 27, 2018
As a neighbor and my father's first cousin, I enjoyed many conversations with Ruth. She was quite a support and occasionally a lunch companion to her over 100 year old musician neighbor who died not long ago and Ruth rejoiced in telling me about his adventures of taking entertainment to care centers where all the residents were younger than him. My condolences and love to her family; any teacher, such as she, merits great honors.
P. Carson
September 27, 2018
Our condolences to her family and friends. Ruth was proud of her pioneer ancestors. She was a member of the Daughters of Utah Pioneers and joined in 1962.
Caren Cannon
September 26, 2018
I have such fond memories of our next door neighbors, the Lundgrens. Your mother always greeted you with a friendly smile. What a wonderful long life she led. My thoughts and prayers are with you, Ginny and Mark.
September 25, 2018
My love to Ruth's family, the Horne's and Lundgrens. Cousin Elaine Mackay Holley
Marilyn Fowles Appleby
September 24, 2018
Mrs. Lundgren was a kind and caring neighbor. She always had a smile and a greeting when she saw you, and an genuine interest in the people around her. She was a lovely lady.
Frank Bernard
September 23, 2018
A wonderful lady and a great dinner companion at many gatherings at her home and Howard and Andrea's. A gentlewoman and a scholar.
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