Ruth B. Barbaree

Barbaree, Ruth B., a resident of Delray Beach since 1945, passed away on Friday, May 20, 2011. Ruth was 94 years old and died peacefully at her home of 56 years. She was a Charter Member of the Tropical Acres Sewing Club that was formed in 1949, and was active until 2009. Ruth and Roy were avid travelers and planned annual camping trips in their Winnebago, along with their other camping friends, calling themselves the "Jolly Bunch". They were able to visit every state. Their extended travels included a 1974, 80 day trip around the world and a 2 month tour of the Northwest, Canada and Alaska in 1985, ending back in Delray to celebrate their 50th wedding anniversary. She was a member of the Delray Beach Historical Society and numerous other organizations over her lifetime. Ruth was co-owner, with her husband, Roy of Roys Country Store, located on West Atlantic Avenue that became a meeting place for workers and residents of the western Delray area for more than 30 years. She is survived by three sons and two daughter-in-laws, Tom (Margie) Barbaree of Boynton Beach, Don Barbaree of San Miguel, Mexico and Alan (Renee) Barbaree of Oracle, AZ; eight grandchildren, Brenda, Craig, Bruce, Chris, Robin, Blake, Tyler and Leah; four great-grandchildren, Andrea, Summer, Matthew and Brian; three great great-grandchildren, Austin, Aiden and Austin. Having come from a large family of 10 children, she being the youngest, is survived by many nieces, nephews and many loving friends, including Jamie Mungai, Niki Gamboa and Julio Artel, in-laws, Ralph and Freida Barbaree and Mary Barbaree. She was Mom, Granny, Aunt Ruth, and friend. She will be missed, but she leaves behind many cherished memories for each of us. She lived a wonderful life. A Memorial Service will be held on Saturday, May 28, 2011, 11 a.m. at Cason United Methodist Church, 342 N. Swinton Ave. Delray Beach. In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations be made to Hospice By the Sea, 1531 W. Palmetto Park Road, Boca Raton, FL 33486. LORNE & SONS FUNERAL HOME, Delray Beach in charge of arrangements.