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Ruby Ferg Obituary
COLUMBUS, IN - Ruby L. Ferg, 76, former Columbus resident, passed from this world on Sunday, March 15, 2015 at Heritage Park Health Care Center in Carbondale, Colorado where she had lived the past two years. A woman of deep and abiding faith, Ruby has joined her Loving Savior and Lord Jesus Christ in Heaven.
Mrs. Ferg had moved from Columbus in 2011 to live with her daughter in Eagle, Colorado. She and her husband, Albert, were married in 1962 and started their family in Columbus with the birth of their son in 1964 and daughter in 1966. She moved to Yorktown, Indiana in 1969 but returned to Columbus when Albert retired in 1990.
Mrs. Ferg is survived by both children, Jeffery (Heidi) Ferg and Lisa (Ethan) Moore; two brothers, Kenneth (Bonnie) Arterburn and Charles Arterburn; two sisters, Ruth Payne and Sue (David) Hays; twelve grandchildren, and multiple nieces and nephews of both the Ferg and Arterburn families.
Mrs. Ferg was active in the Columbus "Home-Ec" club, as well as serving for many years in her church in Columbus (Parkside Baptist) and Muncie (Creekwood Baptist) where she taught young people and worked in the church's nursing home ministry.
Upon retirement from Ball State University in 1990, she and her husband worked as construction project volunteers with a Baptist camping ministry, Campers On Mission, during annual RV trips to Florida and Arizona.
Born December 28, 1938, Ruby was the second oldest of five children of Raymond and Ermine (Payne) Arterburn. She worked diligently on her family farm near Flippin in Monroe County, KY, which delayed her graduation from Gamaiel High School a number of years. Upon graduation she attended Campbellsville College prior to marriage in Louisville, KY. She enjoyed caring for others, spending time with her family, cooking, and travel, especially spending winters in Florida.
A memorial service will be conducted at 1:00 p.m. Saturday, March 21, 2015 at Myers-Reed Chapel in Columbus, IN.
Calling hours will be held from 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. Saturday, March 21, 2015 at the chapel.
Entombment will be at Garland Brook Mausoleum.
In lieu of flowers, the family encourages memorial gifts to the Senior Care Christian Ministry of the Four Eagle Foundation in Eagle County, Colorado. Checks can be made to "Four Eagle Foundation" with a memo note "Senior Care" and mailed to the Four Eagle Foundation, PO Box 70, Wolcott, CO 81655. Alternatively, memorial gifts may be made to the Parkinson's Disease Foundation at www.pdf.org.
Online condolences may be sent to Ruby's family at www.myers-reed.com.
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Memories and Condolences
for Ruby Ferg
Nancy Freeman
March 30, 2015
I was blessed to have Ruby as my friend in Casa Grande, AZ. We went on walks together and had good sharing times. I remember too the week I spent with her before Al passed away. I wish you peace and comfort at this difficult time.
Leo Ferg Family
March 30, 2015
"They who wait for The Lord shall renew their strength, they shall mount up with wings like eagles, they shall run and not be weary, they shall walk and not faint."
Isaiah 40:31
We are trusting the Lord will be close to you now and hoping it comforts you to know Aunt Ruby is safe in His arms. With sympathy, caring and love,
Leo, Alice, Ron, Russ, and Kay
Lisa Moore
March 30, 2015
Family and friendships were important to my mom. While she suffered from Dementia in her later years her revolving world of memories brought her some peace and comfort. God is good in all things! Many thanks to all who played a role in her treasured memories. As my nephew, her eldest grandson, Zack said at the service, may her best qualities live forward in the lives she touched.
LeAnne Perry
March 29, 2015
I am smiling as I think of Ms. Ruby and am so thankful for the time I got to spend with her. Her faith was so very strong and that was such an encouragement to me. I loved making her smile and laugh each day that I was with her. I am so thankful that her wish to be healed has finally happened! Sending lots of love and prayers and hoping that the days are filled with sweet memories of your mom.
Bill, Mary & Haley Moore
March 29, 2015
Sometimes there are no words...just caring and love. We are lifting you and your family up in prayer and trusting the Lord will assure you of His constant care.
Lake Co. Combined Courts
March 28, 2015
We were so sorry to hear about your mother. Moms are such special people. May her loving and caring ways warm your heart and bring you peace during this time. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. ~Brenda, Rebecca, Peggy & Shiloh
Ed Swinford
March 28, 2015
A mother's love is a gift. Thinking of you, Lisa & Family, in this time of loss and praying precious memories of your wonderful mom will be a blessing, always!
"I will be filled with joy when we are together again."
2 Timothy 1:4
May you feel the Lord's Love and Comfort,
Rhoades Family
March 28, 2015
"I am He who will sustain you. I have made you and I will carry you." Isaiah 46:4 NIV So sorry for your loss! We'll pray for you & your family as you cope with Ruby's passing. We praise Him that she is in His loving arms.
March 28, 2015
Lisa, Our thoughts are with you and your family at a time when your whole world feels like it's suddenly different...There's one thing that's still the same, you have people who care! So sorry for your loss. ~The Staff of the Combined Courts
Elaine M.
March 28, 2015
Dear Lisa, Ethan, Caleb & Emi,
I am back in Colorado a few days and learned of Ruby's passing. I want you to know you are truly in my thoughts and prayers. I was privileged to be around Ruby on several occasions and each time was a blessing to me! May God's comfort and peace as only He can impart, surround you in the coming days.
Mike & Angie Stevens
March 28, 2015
"I will turn their mourning into gladness. I will give them comfort and joy instead of sorrow." Jeremiah 31:13 In Christ's love!
Lisa's Coworkers
March 28, 2015
So sorry to hear of the loss of your mom. Just remember the good times you had with her. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family during this difficult time. With deepest sympathy & love, Tammy, Sue, Nancy, Kim, Rachel, Heidi & Bridgette
March 28, 2015
So sorry to hear of the loss of your mom.Just remember the good times you had with her. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family during this difficult time. With deep sympathy & love, Tammy, Sue, Nancy, Kim, Heidi, Bridgette & Rachel
Paulette Meeks
March 19, 2015
I so enjoyed our winters in Florida in my RV. Sharing time with Ruby and Al in Indiana and Florida. She taught me so much about forgiving others and sharing only positive thoughts. Ruby and I loved sharing time as we traveled together. Thanks for making me part of your family! Going to miss you so much! Prayers for all the family!
Cindy Shipley
March 19, 2015
Such an Awesome Lady, I so admired her Christian walk here on earth and her caring and compassionate heart. Now she walks with Jesus.
Hugs
Tim and Cindy Shipley
Michael Arterburn
March 19, 2015
We are so sorry to hear of Ruby's passing. She was a wonderful lady and a great cousin. Judy and I will always remember our time with her when we would visit Columbus. Ruth, Ken, Sue and Charles and families - you have our deepest sympathies. We love you all. Judy and Mike Arterburn
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