Mrs. Ruth Coffey passed away on October 15, 2009.
She was born in Oak Harbor, Ohio and moved to Santa Rita, New Mexico at an early age. She grew up there and attended New Mexico Western in Silver City. A year at Capitol University near Columbus brought her to an English class with Cecil Coffey where they sat next to each other due to alphabetical seating. Ruth stayed in Columbus and married Cecil "Red" Coffey on August 30, 1942. Red graduated from Capitol and then entered the Coast Guard during World War II. Ruth worked in Columbus during that time. She later graduated from New Mexico Western.
After the war, Red attended New Mexico School of Mines in Socorro. When he graduated they moved to Ray where they raised four children: Michael, Patricia, Jeffrey and Robin. Ruth and Red stayed in this area until 1995. During this period, they were both active in community affairs. Ruth taught high school English at the Ray District Schools for twelve years. Most of those years were during the 1970s.
In 1995 they moved to Tucson to be closer to family and doctors. By this time both of them were beginning to show the effects of health issues. After five years of living in the Tucson Mountain area, they moved to the Fountains, a retirement living complex. Red passed away in December, 2007 just shy of 91 years old. Ruth passed away in October, 2009 four months shy of 89 years old. They are survived by three children and three grandchildren.
A memorial service for Ruth was held at Our Saviour's Lutheran Church in Tucson on November 21, 2009.
UPCOMING EVENTS
Sunrise: First thing tomorrow morning. To be repeated daily until further notice.
2015 All-Bearcat Picnic: The date is set for the seventh annual picnic. Join us on Saturday, March 21, 2015 at the PERA Club in Tempe. The picnic is meant for all RHS classes, their families, and the faculty and staff. Bring your own food, drink, and name tags, but no booze!
2015 All-Bearcat Picnic: The date is set for the seventh annual picnic. Join us on Saturday, March 21, 2015 at the PERA Club in Tempe. The picnic is meant for all RHS classes, their families, and the faculty and staff. Bring your own food, drink, and name tags, but no booze!
Thursday, October 22, 2009
Saturday, October 17, 2009
Mrs. Gudrun Kelso Passes Away
Our beloved Kelsito (Mrs. Gudrun Kelso) died at 9:42 AM on October 16, 2009, just twelve days before her 99th birthday. She is now our Angel Loved One and at rest.
This picture was taken on March 16, 2009. She is sitting at her desk in her lovely home in Kearny.
Services were held on October 23 at the Church of the Good Shepherd United Methodist Church in Kearny. Please click here for a more complete obituary.
This picture was taken on March 16, 2009. She is sitting at her desk in her lovely home in Kearny.
Services were held on October 23 at the Church of the Good Shepherd United Methodist Church in Kearny. Please click here for a more complete obituary.
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