Date Of Birth: March 29, 1924
Date Of Death: March 22, 2010
Ruth Christen, 85, of Indiana-polis, passed away peacefully Monday, March 22, 2010, surrounded by her loving family. Born in Cincinnati, OH on March 29, 1924, the daughter of the late George and Julia (Klinkenberg) McCullough.Graduate of University of Cincinnati.She had a love for life, and beautifully reflected her faith in Christ. Family and friends were blessed by her gift of hospitality and generous spirit. Over the years, she served in her church and community organizations, loved baking, and was an avid bridge and finagle player.Ruth is survived by four daughters, Judy (Gary) Daymon, Gayle Christen, Kathy Jacobs, Jeanne (Blake) Morton; nine grandchildren, William Daymon, Justin, Ryan & Samuel ChristenOliphant, Sophia & Anne Jacobs, Brandon, Julia & Madeline Morton; a brother, George (Carla) McCullough She is also survived by two additional son-in-laws, Robert Oliphant and Arthur Jacobs. Ruth was preceded in death by her parents, her beloved husband of 52 years, William D. Christen, two sisters, Mary Jean Marvin and Elaine Patterson Weinle. Visitation will be Thursday, March 25 from 5 to 7 p.m. at Harry W. Moore Funeral Care. Rosary Service will be at 7 p.m. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at Christ The King at 1:00 p.m. on Friday, March 26, with a visitation at the church starting at 12:00 p.m. Interment will be at Oaklawn Memorial Gardens. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Christ the King or Young Life Lawrence. Please visit her online guest book at www.harrywmoore.com
marlene scharbrough says
we have such wonderful memories of your mom and dad and family.
She will be missed. our prayers go out to all of the family. God bless you. marlene
Richard Carol Durham says
Aunt Ruth was always the most favorite & special of Aunts, and I felt so close to her. She helped to shape our lives in so many ways, but mostly through her constant love & grace. Family and friends always enjoyed being with her. Aunt Ruth will always have a very special place in my heart……Carol Ann
Joe and Jodi Goode says
To Jeanne, Blake and the kids; we are so sorry to learn about your Mom and Grandma. She was a sweet lady with a big smile and a bigger heart.
All of the Goodes are thinking about you today.
Kathy Frederick says
Sorry to hear of your loss, Ruth was a great friend and neighbor to my mom & dad (Dick & Aline Smith).
Ruth was a great lady and a wonderful baker! Loved her brownies and pecan tarts! I am sure Bill is happy they are together again!
Lynda Sharpnack Havens says
Dear Gayle,
One of my fondest memories from our great old Devonshire 8 neighborhood was being at your house (a lot!). Your mom always made me feel welcome there. She was very sweet, kind and gracious and always had that wonderful smile. What a lovely lady.
My sincerest sympathy to you and your family for your loss.
Anna Totty says
I wonder if there are ice cream socials in heaven. I have this picture in my head of my mother now able to have a real conversation with Ruth. We treasured so much the times Ruth and Judy came to visit with Ruth’s homemade cookies, the strawberries and ice cream. It was really love in action.
Karen Reed Lott says
Hi Ladies,
Kathy,Gayle,Judy and Jeanne I am so sorry to hear that your Mom has passed. She is there with your Dad, whom I just learned had passed on. They are there with my Dad as well. Kathy, I had been thinking about you for several months, typed in several of your families names and it took me to you Mom’s obituary.She made our middle and high school days full of pizzas, snacks and all night talks! I would love to hear from you.
Love
Karen
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