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Judy Longenbaugh
June 12, 2014
I remember Ruby well while a student at Pueblo High School. I didn't have the pleasure of being her student; however I remember her as a cheerful smiling lady that I saw occasionally.
Ed Nunez
May 21, 2014
I wass saddened by Ms. Matejka's passing. Ms. Matejka was my mentor in high school and worked with me on my tennis my last two years of school. When I graduated in 1960,she became the tennis coach and told me that she would coach for only the four years it would take me to graduate from the Univesity of Arizona and that I could take over at that time. That's exactly what happened. She gave up the coaching position so that I could take oveer. Ms. Matejka was a truly remarkable person. A very important person in my life.
David Reisdorf
May 21, 2014
Ruby's smile and warmth inspired greatness. I saw her smiling and looking down at me when she went to be with Jesus - she has her keen wit and intellect restored. Once struggling with my salvation she directed me to 1 John - How great is the love the Father has lavished on us that we should be called children of God. She lived around the corner, my youth leader, my choir director, my calculus tutor, my friend. Thank you Jesus for Ruby.
Vic Roych
May 20, 2014
I knew Miss Matejka as a student and also as sports editor of the school paper. I Interviewed her about her twin passions for math and tennis, and remember her talking about tennis' "mathematical precision."
She lived a good life.
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1961 yearbook photo
Jon Kamman
May 20, 2014
I've thought of Miss Matejka many times through the years -- especially when I lock my car or front door. See, on a tennis team road trip to play Yuma High, I argued the Utopian (and preposterous) notion that people shouldn't lock up their possessions. She was a very trusting soul, but that went a bit too far for her. (Soon enough, I had to face reality and, like everyone else, carry a pocketful of keys.)
She made math easy for me, but never could teach me a tennis backhand anywhere near as powerful, graceful and accurate as hers. Not her fault.
It was quite unusual in the 1960s for a woman to coach any boys' sport, but we all grew to love her both as a mentor and a person. Boys being boys, however, we still resented that a "girl" could wipe the court with any of us. The wonderful thing is, she never embarrassed any of us by doing so.
My tennis coach, 1961
Jon Kamman
May 20, 2014
May 19, 2014
Ruby was a wonderful person, she lead our choir at our church, as a teenager I was very in pressed by her leadership and her kindness. Have thought of her often. She was a good and Faithful servant to the Lord. You will be missed. Katie (Bray) Putney
Jim Brendlinger
May 19, 2014
My favorite teacher. Made learning math fun.
May 19, 2014
She was one of the nicest teachers at Pueblo. She was my Homeroom teacher and mentor; she also helped me with my tennis backhand.
Jack Speigner
May 18, 2014
I remember Ms Matejka as one of the best Math teachers I had at Pueblo High School, and an excellent Sunday School Teacher as well at Columbia Street Baptist Church. The world was a better place because she was here for a short while.
Rena Spears/Morrison
May 18, 2014
Ruby was my Mother's best friend. She was my music director at Columbia Street Baptist Church, my UISCM (Math) teacher at Pueblo High School, and my mentor. She was an inspiration to everyone that she came in contact with. We have celebrated many occasions together, cried over many others, but always had respect for one another. My heart is heavy for my loss, but heaven is celebrating her new dwelling place. May God give us peace in her victory.
Rena Morrison
Jim Franks
May 18, 2014
Ruby was an incredible lady who was such an important part of my spiritual formation. During my high school and college years we kept in touch, sharing stories, food, laughter and hugs always. Ruby was a beacon of light for all the diverse lives she touched during hers. It was never about Ruby, it was always about ministering to others and living her faith. She was a deeply beloved friend, teacher, mentor, and colleague, and knowing that she now walks in eternal light brings a tear to my eye, but a smile in my heart. There is a glorious reunion ahead!
Frank Shoptaugh
May 18, 2014
Best teacher I ever had
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