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Beverly Ruble Obituary
SPRINGFIELD - Beverly Ruble, 65, of Springfield passed away Tuesday, Sept. 30, 2008, at St. John's Hospital.
Beverly was born Sept. 27, 1943, in Springfield, the daughter of Howard E. and Florence Behl Ruble.
She was a 1961 graduate of Lanphier High School and an Air Force veteran who retired from the state of Illinois DCFS.
Beverly was always quick to smile, loved working in the garden, loved antiques and was always willing to lend a helping hand. She is greatly loved and will be missed by all who knew her.
She was preceded in death by her parents and a nephew, Martin Stevens.
Surviving are three sons, John (wife, Nancy) Love of Mississippi, Joe of California and Jack of Springfield; a granddaughter; five grandsons; three sisters, Laverne (husband, Bob) Malham of Carlinville, Joyce (husband, Jim) Stevens of Springfield and Carolyn Brown of Girard; a brother, Howard (wife, Margaret) Ruble of Springfield; and several nieces, nephews and cousins.
Visitation will be Wednesday, Oct. 8, 2008, from 10 a.m. until time of funeral services at 11 a.m. at Ellinger-Kunz and Park Funeral Home, 530 N. Fifth St., with the Rev. James McGee officiating. Burial will be at Woodreath Cemetery in Berlin.
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Memories and Condolences
for Beverly Ruble
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Chris. Dee & Malinki Whitaker
October 7, 2008
Aunt Bea, You will always live in our hearts and prayers. Joe, Jack, John and families no words come to mind that would feel adequate enough to offer any comfort or condolences. Thoughts and prayers for all the family!
Phyllis Eck
October 7, 2008
To the family of Bev - I worked with Bev at DCFS and she was a wonderful person with a heart of gold. My thoughts and prayers go out to her family.
debra lowe
October 6, 2008
I only worked with Bev a short time at DCFS. however, I know will always remember her, she will be missed. My prayers go out to the family.
George Micheal Wheeler (DCFS)
October 5, 2008
My thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.
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Marilyn Zukas Bouwman
October 5, 2008
I'm a former classmate of Beverly's and I just learned of her passing from another former classmate who emailed me from Springfield. I ran around with Bev in high school and remember what a fun, sweet, and quiet gal she was back then. I had a lot of fun with her and I lost track of her sometime after high school. I moved away 42 years ago but when I thought of my days at Lanphier High, she was always in my memory. I'm sending my sincere sympathy to her immediate family and to all those who loved her and were close to her.
Terri Straub
October 5, 2008
To my dearest family, some things I'd like to say...
but first of all, to let you know, that I arrived okay.
I'm writing this from heaven. Here I dwell with God above.
Here, there's no more tears of sadness; here is just eternal love.
Please do not be unhappy just because I'm out of sight.
Remember that I'm with you every morning, noon and night.
That day I had to leave you when my life on earth was through,
God picked me up and hugged me and He said, ""I welcome you.""
It's good to have you back again; you were missed while you were gone.
As for your dearest family, they'll be here later on.
I need you here badly; you're part of my plan.
There's so much that we have to do, to help our mortal man.
God gave me a list of things, that he wished for me to do.
And foremost on the list, was to watch and care for you.
And when you lie in bed at night, the day's chores put to flight.
God and I are closest to you....in the middle of the night.
When you think of my life on earth, and all those loving years
because you are only human, they are bound to bring you tears.
But do not be afraid to cry; it does relieve the pain.
Remember there would be no flowers, unless there was some rain.
I wish that I could tell you all that God has planned.
But if I were to tell you, you wouldn't understand.
But one thing is for certain, though my life on earth is o'er.
I'm closer to you now, than I ever was before.
There are many rocky roads ahead of you and many hills to climb;
but together we can do it by taking one day at a time.
It was always my philosophy and I'd like it for you too...
that as you give unto the world, the world will give to you.
If you can help somebody who's in sorrow and pain,
then you can say to God at night......""My day was not in vain.""
And now I am contented....that my life has been worthwhile,
knowing as I passed along the way, I made somebody smile.
So if you meet somebody who is sad and feeling low,
just lend a hand to pick him up, as on your way you go.
When you're walking down the street, and you've got me on your mind;
I'm walking in your footsteps only half a step behind.
And when it's time for you to go.... from that body to be free,
remember you're not going.....you're coming here to me.
Ruth Ann Mahaffey (author)
©Copyright 1998-2008
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