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Ruth

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Jones

June 26, 1909 – December 14, 2001

Obituary

Birthplace: Bedford, Iowa Resided In: Wales, Iowa Ruth Jones, age 92, of Wales, Iowa passed away Friday, December 14, 2001 at the Good Samaritan Care Center in Red Oak after an extended illness. Ruth H. Jones was born June 26, 1909 near Bedford, Iowa the daughter of Jesse and Effie (Horning) Dougherty. She was raised in the Bedford area and graduated from the Bedford High School. She then attended Iowa Teachers College at Cedar Falls where she received her teaching certificate. Ruth was a teacher at the Wales Lincoln School until the time of her marriage to Dwight Jones in 1933 in Rockport, Missouri. She later worked at Schoenberg's Clothing Store for 15 years until the store was closed. Dwight and Ruth lived all of their married life near Wales, Iowa until moving into Red Oak in 1988. They became residents of the Good Samaritan Care Center in 1989. Dwight preceded Ruth in death on March 11, 1990. Ruth was a member of the Wales Presbyterian Church and a former member of the Order of Eastern Star. Ruth was also preceded in death by her parents; and a daughter: Josephine Starlin in 1996. Survivors include her son: Bill Jones of Ramona, California; 4 grandchildren: Kathy Harris of Burlington, Vermont; Deborah Jones of Rohnert Park, California; Clyde Starlin, Jr. of Tucson, Arizona; and Randall Starlin of Oracle, Arizona; 5 great grandchildren; 2 brothers: Floyd Dougherty and his wife Susie of Chula, Missouri; and Harry Dougherty and his wife Verda of Leon, Iowa; and many other relatives and friends. Funeral services will be held 11 AM Monday, December 17, 2001 at the Nelson-Boylan-LeRette Funeral Chapel with the Rev. Michael Harvey officiating. Burial will be in the Gomer Cemetery at Wales, Iowa. There will be open visitation at the funeral home on Sunday. Memorials are suggested to the Red Oak Good Samaritan Care Center. Nelson-Boylan-LeRette Funeral Chapel is in charge of arrangements.
Visitation:
Date: 12/16/2001 Time: Comments: There will be an open visitation at the funeral chapel. Nelson-Boylan-LeRette Funeral Chapel 410 N 6th Street Red Oak, IA Get a Map Driving Directions
Service:
Date: 12/17/2001 Time: 11:00 AM Comments: Nelson-Boylan-LeRette Funeral Chapel 410 6th St. Red Oak, IA Get a Map Driving Directions
Burial:
Date: 12/17/2001 Time: Following Service Comments: Gomer Cemetery Wales, IA Get a Map Driving Directions
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