Ruth Marjorie HEDGER

HEDGER, Ruth Marjorie, 96, passed away in Tempe, Arizona on January 25, 2015. Ruth was preceded in death by her husband, Stirlen and son, Bernie. Ruth is survived by daughters, Jan McClellan Jerome (Art) of Tempe, Linda Roberts (Dave) of Phoenix and Laurie Opatz (John) of Whitefish, Montana and daughter-in-law, Meredith Hedger of Oak Harbor, Washington. She was 'Grandma' to Kim and Robbie Hedger, Ben McClellan, Erik and Ryan Roberts, Kate and Izaak Opatz. She was 'Nana Ru' to great-grandchildren, Olivia, Caroline, Libby, Ella, Lauren, Avi, Aubree and Olive. Ruth was a 50 year resident of Tucson. She was an active member of Northminster Presbyterian Church. She volunteered with Casa de Los Ninos Crisis Nursery, St. Mary's Hospital Hospice and Hospice Family Care. Ruth was born in Laurel, Montana. She graduated Kinman Business University, May 1940, Spokane, Washington. She and her family lived in Washington state, and Clifton and Safford, Arizona prior to moving to Tucson. She was a woman of many hobbies and interests including hiking, tennis and the Arizona Wildcat basketball team. Ruth was many things to many people, but above all, she was loved and respected by all who knew her. Her unconditional love and generosity towards her family is a testament to a life well lived. We are all richer for her presence in our lives, and will continue to look to her for guidance even though she is physically gone. Mom, Ruth, Grandma, Nana Ru....we love you and will forever miss you. Arrangements by TEMPE MORTUARY.