Date Of Birth: October 28, 1932
Date Of Death: March 24, 2008
Ruth A. “Sally” Gorsuch, 75, of Indianapolis, passed away Monday, March 24, 2008. She was born October 28, 1932 in Albion, IN to the late Gerald L. and Erma A. Mawhorter.She was the wife of Gene L. Gorsuch. She worked as a Secretary at General Electric. Ruth is survived by her daughter, Greta (Steve) Tamarri; Grandchildren, Amber K. Reynolds, Taylor C. Tamarri, and 2 great-grandchildren, Pierce E. Roberts and Peyton O. Roberts. Preceed in death by her brothers, Wayne, Jim, Jack, Don, Joe, and Rick Mawhorter. Friends are invited to call, Friday, March 28, 6-8pm and Funeral Service will be Saturday, March 29th, at 1:00pm. Harry W. Moore Funeral Care, Indianapolis, IN.
Andrea Mawhorter Wyatt says
What can I say about my Aunt Sally. There are so many wonderful stories to be told. I just want to say, that no matter how long it had been since I saw her, I knew I was loved. I miss the letters and cards that had the sprinkles in it that fell all over the place, but I would laugh becasue that was just an Aunt Sally thing. My dad Jim, her brother, loved to tease her about her hair and she would just give it right back. Aunt Sally was such a force to be reckoned with and gave off such a warm and wonderful light about herself. It saddens me to say goodbye, but on the other hand she will be joining her brothers and giving them the kick in the pants they all need. Thank you Aunt Sally for all the love and support through the years and always telling me how much I reminded you of dad. I love you and will miss our laughs.
Gregg Gorsuch says
I remember Aunt Sally with a smile. She always showed an interest in our lives,and when we would see her on the fourth of July, she would know what was going on. I remember that if Glen Campbell would of asked her to marry him, Uncle Gene would of been out of luck. When we would go out to eat, when they visited, Aunt Sally would be the last one ready. I’m not talking ten minutes late, we’re talking at least an hour, but she would look great. I think it might go back to the Rose garden story that Greta told, she wanted everything to look its best and she did. She loved her family very much and knew every detail of there lives. I will miss her hugs, her caring and most of all her smile. Although, I did tell God to be a little patient waiting for Aunt Sally, she just wants to look her best. I’m sure both Uncle Dales have gave God the heads up. We love you!!
Gregg
Greta Tamarri says
My mom always showed all of us how much fun holidays and special events could be. I’m sure that everyones mailboxes got a little lighter when she wasn’t sending cards anymore.
The birthday and Christmas presents had to be perfectly wrapped and tied with a bow that was so incredible that you didn’t want to open the package. The Christmas trees of all the years have been photograph to a degree any model would be envious of.
Speaking of pictures, after looking at pictures we have discovered the series of smiling, then going to “okay Mimi (or Mom) that’s enough pictures” and then, there is always that very last one that you can tell was over the top. We all laugh at those pictures now because she would just love to stir us up.
My fondest memory of my mom will always be her roses and going to the big rose garden that use to be up the road. It was beautiful and smelled wonderful. Then she brought part of that home and she work hard so that we had the best roses around.
She was a small but a mighty woman that definately stood her ground till the very end.
We will always love her and never forget her.
Debbie Chandler Mitchell says
Even though I haven’t seen Sally in many, many years, I can still hear her voice and her laughter and see her smile. I am so sorry for your loss. Heaven surely has another angel.
Karla Eigenmann says
I remember Aunt Sally’s beautiful smile and her warm greeting that made her so easy to talk to. I admired her ability to handle teasing from Grandpa Gorsuch and give it back like no one else. I also remember her as being a little late. This sticks in my memory because I was waiting for my favorite cousin (well one of them anyways) to arrive. Aunt Sally, Uncle Gene and Greta would arrive and then the fun would begin. I don’t believe I ever saw Aunt Sally with anything other than a smile on her face and I will miss her.
Kay McGinn says
My favorite memory of Aunt Sally is when she was working to get a professional football team in Indianapolis. Everyone said “oh no it won’t work, nobody will want to see it”. Well, look at the Colts now! I brag about her being part of that quite frequently. I didn’t see much of Sally over the last 20 years or so, but I did see her for the last time in July of 2005. We were taking pictures of each other at the same time. She let loose with that 1000 watt smile and she was just beautiful. As a kid I remember waiting at the lake for Sally to show up. It was always worth the wait because the fun didn’t start til she got there. She always enjoyed all her nieces and nephews and we loved her too. We’ll miss you Aunt Sally!
Love,
Kay
Teresa Wells says
Well, heaven’s going to have to put in an extra bathroom! Aunt Sally was known for many things, her smile, her laugh, her hair, but her time primping in the bathroom was legendary. Being raised with all those brothers explains a lot for her ability to stand up and speak her mind. Her quick one liners were exactly what everyone else was thinking. While I won’t be there on Saturday I will be thinking of her fondly. But hopefully there will be horses coming into the racetrack at Keeneland, being groomed and primped for the upcoming race season. If there is a horse named “Sally” I won’t bet on it winning any race of speed, but I would bet it’s full of fire and a beauty!
Pete Jr says
Greta,
We are sorry to hear about the loss of your mother. We heard while we are out of town. Hopefully you and your family are doing well during this time. I imagine that she was a wonderful person, and she is in a better place! Our thoughts will be with you tomorrow.
Pete Sr.
Pete Jr.
Jim
Tim
Piccadilly Property Services
Indianapolis, IN.
Darrel and Linda Mcclanahan says
Always looked forward to the 4th of July to see how late she was going to be as all of us tried to guess and remebered she always had a smile on her face that was so special to me as she never had anything bad to say about anyone.
Mary Koester says
When I think of Aunt Sally, I remember a beautiful woman who was interested in whatever was going on in my life, no matter how small. She always made you feel as if what you had to say was important and that she was really listening to what you were saying. I also admired the way she handled Grandpa. I will really miss seeing her at the 4th of July reunion. I am sorry I will not be there for the funeral. Uncle Gene, Greta, and family, I want you to know how sorry I am for your loss. I will be praying for all of you. I love you!!
Sonja Meyer says
Greta,
I never knew your mother but you speak very fondly of her. It must be very hard to have lost her physically. She can now be at peace and you will always have your memories. Find joy in knowing that one day you will be reunited again. You have become a very dear friend to me and know that I am here for you if you need anything. You have been missed this week at work 🙂
Your friend,
Sonja Meyer
Vicki Leming says
When I think of Aunt Sally, the first thing that pops into my head would be her bright smile and the mischievous twinkle in her eyes. She always seemed interested in what people had to say and never said a bad word about anyone. She handled with grace all the teasing about being late. I remember the sprinkles in the cards and how she doted on Greta at the lake. Apparently she was also very good at keeping secrets. I never knew her first name was Ruth! She was a special lady who will be missed a lot!
Caron Tackett says
Her laying in the sun, running errands with her, eating out, fancy boots with the chain on them, blue Christmas trees, meticulous house, her giggle, talking on the phone for hours….these are only a few of the memories I have of Sally. Its funny how our time together was so short in the big scheme of things, but she touched my heart forever and gave me wonderful memories and experiences. She was a huge part of my childhood, and I will never forget her. I will miss her.
Calvin Susan May says
May the pain in your heart today, heal quickly with the wonderful memories you have forever of your Mother.
Love you all,
Calvin & Susan May
Linzies says
Gretta, Steve, Taylor, Amber and boys.
Our thoughts are with all of you.
My kids have lots of good memorys with your mom and they will cherish these forever. I sure will miss talking to her about the flowers in our yards. She always loved the outside flowers.
God Bless We all love you.
Kathy Mawhorter Doody says
To Greta and the Family
I will miss aunt Sally, She was full of life. She could find the good in anyone. I will miss the cards she sent. She would tell me that I looked like dad and that I loved joking like him too! I will miss the stories that she told of my dad and her brothers. She was the last link to my dad (Jim Mawhorter). It is sad in one way for us put happy in away to, she is in no pain now and with her brothers keeping them in line. She would do anything for you if it would be in her power. She come up to the hospital late at night In Indy. when my son was there and made him smile at a hard time in his life. I was so touched by that. I loved her very much. We will miss you but will keep the family together in memory of our loved ones who has passed. She and my dad would want us to keep intouch. My prays are with your family in the weeks to come , remember she will be with you all the time in your childern, your laughter,and the memmorys. If you need to talk anytime I’m a ring away. 574-223-8032 .
With Love
Kathy (Mawhorter)Doody
and Family
Deb callahan says
I have many many happy memories about Aunt Sally.Most of which comes fom their stay at the lake every summer. I always looked forward to them coming and my mom telling me we had to get every thing cleaned up for them,but it gave me a reason to get things done and to hear my Aunt Sally tell me thank you for all my work and the good job I did despite if I got it all done. She always had a smile and a hat( as Teresa reminded me of that). She always told me some of my gestures reminded her of Dad. She never forgot him when she was there and I’m sure they are both up in heaven playing jokes on people. Aunt Sally will always be with me and missed more than she would ever know. I will always love you Aunt Sally, take care of Dad, uncle Dale and Grandma and especially keep Grandpa under conrol. love your niece “Debbie”
Robin Pickard says
The one thing that I remember was how long it took for her to get ready. I decided to go the cabin last minute so I was told I needed to hurry. I got everything all packed and ready to go in about 15 minutes. I got over to Amber’s house and her and I waited another couple of hours because Mimi wasn’t even dressed yet. She always had to look her best no matter what was going on.
Amber says
My grandmother didn’t want to be called grandma, or any other name that would make her feel old, that’s why we called her mimi. She was a beautiful women who could always get away with lying about her age. I was very close with her to the point where we got on each others nerves. She would take me out to the fair, we couldn’t go during the day (the humidity would mess her hair up) so we always went at night,and always got a ribeye steak sandwich.She loved to go back in history and see where our family originated from,and to smell beautiful flowers,and to go to dinner and the movies. I think that Friday is the day she looked forward to the most, she would get her hair done,treat herself to dinner and then go on a shopping spree till midnight,she didn’t care what Papa was going to say.She really loved the holidays and she always made sure people were taken care of including the mailman,the neighbors, and the trashmen. Mimi and Papa would bicker so bad and I was in the backseat most of the time (going to the lake is not a short ride)but she always had to have the last word. They loved each other to the most though,I never understood how they could argue so much and still have so much love for each other. They were married for 55 years and somehow met at his basketball game when he stole her glove and wouldn’t give it back until she went on a date with him-she got her glove back. I know that she doesn’t hurt anymore, and she’s in a better place and if I coud talk to her one last time I would tell her thank you and I love you so much.