Ruth I. Meyer

MADISON
MEYER, RUTH I.
Ruth I. Meyer, age 65, passed away peacefully on Thursday, February 12, 2009 embraced by her son and daughter and surrounded by family. Ruth was born on September 1, 1943 in Reedsburg, WI, the daughter of the late Lester and Joyce (Shea) Smith. Growing up in Madison, she met and married the ""boy down the street"", Roderick E. Meyer. They were united in marriage on February 20, 1962 and were married for 33 years until Rod's passing in 1995. Ruth enjoyed a long career with the Madison Metropolitan School System, preparing and serving hot meals to thousands of children. She was a member of the First Baptist Church, American Legion Auxiliary, Moose Lodge 1451 Auxiliary and the Grieg Club. Survivors include a son Rod (Patti) Meyer and their son Joshua of Waunakee; a daughter Rhonda ( Fred DuBois) Meyer and her children: Ryan (California) and Renee of Mt. Horeb; brothers, John (Clarann) Smith of Kansas, David Smith of Madison, Paul (Lois) Smith of Sun Prairie and Ralph (Carol) Smith of Oregon; sister, Mary (Kris) Christofferson of Mikana and numerous extended family members and friends.   Ruth was known for her strength, kindness and laughter. She touched the lives of so many people and will be missed by all who knew her. She shared a special bond with her brother David who served as her advisor, best friend and guardian angel.   Services will be held at 1:00 p.m. on Monday, February 16, 2009 at the CRESS FUNERAL HOME where friends may call from 11:00 a.m. until the time of service.  Entombment will follow in Roselawn Memorial Park.  Reverend Mark Clinger will officiate. In lieu of flowers, the family requests with gratitude that memorial contributions be made to the American Heart Association or the American Lung Association.
                                         Those we love remain with us 
                                               For love itself lives on,
                                    And cherished memories never fade 
                                         Because a loved one's gone. 
                                         Those we love can never be 
                                          More than a thought apart,
                                       Far as long as there is memory,
                                          They'll live on in the heart.
                                    Cress Funeral & Cremation Service
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