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RUTH CLARE GANDER
Ruth Clare Gander, nee Caulsen, died at age 87 at her daughter's home in Fairfax on Sunday, May 3, 2020 after a long struggle with Alzheimer's. An award-winning teacher as enthusiastic about poetry as she was about nature, she was preceded in death by her husband, Walter and daughters-in-law, Carolyn and Shoko. Ruth is survived by her children, Karin, Forrest, Lisa, John and Brian (Beckie), and by eight grandsons. Demonstrating the affection felt by those who knew her, one of her former students from 54 years ago came to visit on what was her final day. Her last word - upon seeing the faces of her family around her - was "Wonderful." No services will be held. In lieu of flowers, a donation may be made to The National Audobon Society.
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Barbara McKnight
June 17, 2020
Ruth and I were friends a million years ago and I have been searching for her for yeas, Unfortunately
I just discovered her, Perhaps you remember me from when you were a little girl. I assume you are Lisa. Please get in touch with me. I am in Kansas now. An ironic touch to a long lost friendship.
Deb Clark
May 18, 2020
Your Mom was wonderful, kind and funny. I really enjoyed when you would come in with her to get bird seed and visit Goose. Thoughts and prayers to you and your siblings. Focus on the good memories. Deb
Peter Crawford
Peter Crawford
May 13, 2020
Always positive, loving, nurturing and inspiring. Ruth made her students feel special, to want to learn, and to take a genuine interest in the whole world around them, nature and all. We were blessed to have known and loved her. Heaven has a new angel.
Pamela Phillips
May 12, 2020
Karin and Forrest,
Your Mom was so cool in her later years when I had the pleasure of knowing her. It amazed me how she found such joy in just sitting in the sun, reading books and watching the birds. She definitely had a kind and easy going personality... So full of smiles and energy. I recall that no matter what the temperature was, we were out filling the bird feeders to the top with birdseed. We had healthy birds! I am sorry for your loss. I can only imagine what a wonderful Mom she was and I know this is a hard time. Sending my thoughts and prayers, Pam
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N. S.
May 11, 2020
My deepest sympathy to the family of Ruth Gander. May you be comforted in knowing that our Heavenly Father cares for you. He will give you strength and courage to cope with your grief.
Psalm 94:17-19
karin gander
May 11, 2020
love you, mom!
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