Ruth Dick

Ruth H. Dick, age 90, of Clovis, NM passed away November 21, 2014 at Retirement Ranch in Clovis.

Ruth was born on January 24, 1924 in Chicago, Illinois to Harry H. and Viola Ruth Diefenbach Hanna. She attended and graduated from Chicago schools.

Ruth married Leon R. Dick on November 27, 1942 in San Jose, California. They met in Chicago while Leon was stationed at Great Lakes Naval Air Station.

Ruth was a homemaker. She enjoyed knitting, needlepoint work and crocheting while raising 4 sons. She was also an avid reader and loved working crossword puzzles.

Ruth was preceded in death by Leon, her husband of 70 years, parents, Harry and Ruth, a great grandson, Brendyn Dick and other relatives.

Ruth is survived by her sons, Richard and his wife Susan of Tucson, Arizona, Tom and his wife Sandra of Roswell, Jeff Scott and his wife Carol of Cedar Falls, Iowa and Stephen Dick of Pueblo, Colorado. She is also survived by 7 grandchildren, Nancy Welliver of Maryland, Bob Dick and wife Marissa of Cleveland, Ohio, Leslie Dick and Michael Dick, both of Las Cruces, Jeremy Dick of Cedar Falls, Iowa, Erin Wittkowski and her husband Paul of Marion, Iowa and Becky Frerichs and her husband Nick of Cedar Falls, Iowa, 9 great grandchildren and 6 great great grandchildren. Ruth is also survived by her sisters, Elaine Arnold and Kathy Mowery and her husband Jim all of Chicago, her niece and Goddaughter, Amy Mowery, nephews, Andy Mowery and Donald Dick. Through time Ruth became a Grandmother to Lance, Rhett and Sean Donald and an aunt to Debby, Tommy and Jimmy Mowery.

The family would like to thank Connie and Russ Backoff for all the love and friendship they gave to mom over the years. We also want to thank the Staff of The Retirement Ranch and Dr. Stephen Haynes for the wonderful care they provided Ruth in the last 5 plus years.

Visitation is scheduled for Monday, November 24, 2014 at Steed Todd Chapel from 12:00 to 8:00 p.m. The family will receive friends and family Tuesday, November 25, 2014 from 9:30 a.m. until the time of the service. Services are scheduled for 10:30 a.m. Tuesday, November 25, 2014 at SteedTodd Chapel with Reverend Joe Whitely, officiating. Casket bearers are Ralph Dick, Russ Backoff, Mike Dick, Richard Dick, Tom Dick, Jeff Dick, and Steve Dick.

Arrangements are under the care and direction of SteedTodd Funeral Home and Crematory, 800 E Manana Blvd, Clovis, New Mexico 575 7635541.

Visitation

SteedTodd Funeral Home
800 E. Manana
Clovis, NM  88101
Monday, November 24, 2014
12:00 PM 8:00 PM

Service

Funeral Service

Steed Todd Chapel
800 E. Manana Blvd
Clovis, NM  88101
Tuesday, November 25, 2014
10:30 AM