Ruth Blinston Richards

Ruth Blinston Richards

Ruth (Blinston) Richards was called home by her loving Heavenly Father in the early morning hours of February 4, 2005 in Salt Lake City, Utah.

She was born May 15, 1935 New York City, NY where she spent her early childhood before moving to Utah. She lived in Murray and graduated from Murray High School in 1953. She resided in Southern California for 40 years before returning to Utah in 1996.

Her hobbies included Cooking, Gardening, Crochete, Sewing, having fun spending time with her family and serving those in need.

Her church callings included Sunday School Teacher, Seminary Teacher, Stake Relief Society Presidency, Visiting Teacher Coordinator, Young Women Advisor, Stake Missionary, Primary Teacher

She was proceeded in Death by her Parents: Klara (Ludwig) Blinston '83 & Edgar Blinston '77 and Sister Cathy (Blinston) Malen '97

She is survived by Sister Lucy Harr and her four children: Rossanna, Scott Richards(Maggie), Brent Richards Debie, Allison Yanez (Children) and 7 wonderful Grandchildren loved and will miss their Oma a whole lot: Eliza (Brandon), Benjamin, Timothy, Samuel, Katia, Sierra, James.

To all the people who loved cared for or shown kindness or consideration to our blind Mother, Thank You for going the extra mile. We couldn't have done it without you. Your acts no matter how small were treasured greatly by both Mom and her family.

Her fondest wish for all families would be; 'To have Love at Home'

In lieu of flowers it is requested that donations be sent to:

Division of Services for the Visually Impaired.
Attention: PETERSON FUND
250 No. 1950 West Suite B,
Salt Lake City, Utah 84116-7902
(801) 621-0160

Ruth famous quotes were:
'If life deals you a lemon, make lemonmade'. 'Drive it or milk it' (For all the slow indecisive drivers out there)

Thank you for being our Mom, Sister, Oma and Friend and lastly- 'Lady Jane will miss you dearly'

Send condolences to the family at www.myers-mortuary.com
VisitationMyers Mortuary of Layton
250 N. Fairfield Rd.
Layton, UT 84041
February 7, 2005
6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
ServiceCountry Creek LDS Chapel
625 South 750 East
Layton, UT
February 8, 2005
11:00 AM
CemeteryMurray City Cemetery
5600 South Vine Street
Murray, UT
February 8, 2005