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Ruth McDowell Obituary
Monticello, FL
Ruth Jane Colpitts McDowell of Monticello, FL died January 1, 2016, at the age of ninety-three. Ruth was born June 16, 1922 in Sheepshead Bay, NY. Ruth touched many lives with her compassion, strength, and generous nature.
She was proceeded in death by her husband, Harry J. McDowell, Jr, her parents, James V. Colpitts, Sr, and Frances McElroy, brother, James V. Colpitts, Jr, sisters, Frances Crossan and Jean Colpitts.
Ruth was a Registered Nurse, graduating in 1943 from Presbyterian School of Nursing, Philadelphia, PA. Her nursing career spanned five decades and included the areas of practice in pediatrics, private duty, camp nurse, and mental health. In 2010, Ruth received the Service Award from The Florida Society of Registered Nurses Retired, Treasure Coast Chapter, for her decades of volunteer service to many organizations. She retired from active employment in 1987 with Variety Children's Hospital, part of Miami Children's Health System (Nicklaus Children's Hospital), after 25 years.
Ruth is survived by her children, Janegale Boyd (Hines), Monticello, FL, Frances Youmans (Richard), Cairo, GA, Joseph McDowell (Linda), Plant City, FL, and Susan Brun (Mike), Los Almitos, CA. She leaves 11 grandchildren and thirteen great-grandchildren.
The funeral service will be held at 2:00pm, Thursday, January 7, 2016, at St. Margaret's Catholic Church, Monticello, FL, followed by a reception in the Parish Hall. Those wishing to honor Ruth's memory can make contributions to:
• Big Bend Hospice (www.bigbendhospice.org)
• Friends of the Library Jefferson County ,Inc., Monticello,
FL., PO Box 135, Monticello, Fl 32345
• St. Margaret Catholic Church, Monticello, FL.
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Memories and Condolences
for Ruth McDowell
Donna Faught
January 27, 2016
Ruth was my supervisor in the 70's at Variety Chrildren's Hospital. She was a wonderful boss;, knowledgable and caring. A great help to a newly graduated nurse. I'll always remember her.
Sandie Hugg
January 15, 2016
Dear Janegale, please know my thoughts and prayers are with you and your family as your grieve the loss of your beloved mother.
Mary Ellen Early
January 13, 2016
Ruth was a special lady. Her family is equally special for the love and care they gave her. God will bless Janegale and Hines for opening their home and hearts to Ruth in the final years of her life. Blessings, Mary Ellen
January 11, 2016
Janegale, Your mother was an inspiration to me. She will be missed.
Marsha Kiner
January 11, 2016
Janegale,
Your family is in my prayers. May God comfort you during this time and all the moments to come. May he whisper in your ear those words you need to hear to bring you peace. Know that your friends are thinking of you and praying for you.
Kathy (& Ralph) Keiffer
January 7, 2016
Dear Janegale & family ~
We continue to keep all of you in our hearts, thoughts & prayers. Ruth was, indeed, a special lady who could brighten a room with her smile and laughter.
Blessings,
Julie Copeland
January 6, 2016
My deepest sympathy to Ruth's family.
Letreze Gooding
January 6, 2016
Janegale-
So sorry for your loss. Sending up prayers for you and your family during this difficult time.
Beth Nichols
January 5, 2016
Janegale and family. So sorry to hear of your mom's passing. You are in my prayers.
Sue Fern
January 5, 2016
David and I did not know Ruth but know her daughter Janegale, a great lady. Great ladies come from great mothers. Our prayers to everyone at this time
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