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Charlotte E. Ruth
Charlotte E. Ruth, 75 (nee Rust) died February 5, 2008 in Amherst Manor
Nursing Home in Amherst following a long illness.
Mrs. Ruth was born in Elyria, OH on October 5, 1932, the daughter of
the late Walter C. and Ethel E (Brubaker) Rust. She was a graduate of
Clearview HS class of 1951 and the M B Johnson School of Nursing in Elyria
in 1954. She taught nursing and worked for several area physicians. She
also worked for 17 years as the office manager for North Ohio Heart Center
in 1997.
She was past president of the Professional Association of Health Care
Office Managers, a member of the Social Order of Beauceant, Ladies Oriental
Shrine of North America, member and past worthy matron of the Avon Lake
Chapter of Order of Eastern Star. She was also an alumni of Leadership
Lorain, Class of 1992.
Mrs. Ruth was a member of First Congregational Church of Avon Lake
Avon Lake, Ohio.
She is survived by sister Martha Phillips of Peru, IN., Virginia Rust
of Northeast PA., Barbara Rust of Wauwatosa, WI, brother Douglas Rust of
Elyria, and 11 nieces and one nephew.
In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by her husband of
49 years Jack W. Ruth, who died November 18, 2007.
A Celebration of Life will be held on Saturday, April 12, 2008 at 11:30 PM
in the Schwartz, Spence, Boyer & Cool Home For Funerals, 1124 W. 5th
Street, Lorain.
Burial was in Oaklawn Cemetery, Sandusky, Ohio 44870.
The family suggest that memorial contributions may be made to Bethesda
Lutheran Home Services, Inc., Living Memorial in the name of Barbara Rust,
600 Hoffman Drive, Watertown, WI 53094 or to the Shiners Hospital for
Children, 3229 Burnet Ave., Cincinnati, Ohio 45229-3015.
Schwartz, Spence, Boyer & Cool Home For Funerals, 1124 W. 5th Street,
Lorain has been entrusted with the arrangements.
CONDOLENCES
From: Sandra Manholt
Relation: Coworker
Dear Charlotte's family,
Unfortunately I will not be able to attend the Celebration of Life service
this coming Saturday.
As most of you know I am a prior employee of North Ohio Heart Center. I
still remember the day of my interview with Charlotte, March 1983. At that
time I believe there was only 7 employees aside from the physicians. We did
allot of fun things in the office ie: laughing, lunches together, learning
the computer (at that time we still had a scheduling book at the front
desk). We also shed many tears together. I still remember the day
Charlotte's Mother passed away and in spite of her own grief she was still
able to be a friend to others. During many difficult health issues with my
father she allowed me to be off work and even called to check and see how we
were all doing.
In July 1986 my son, Mark was accidentally burned with boiling water. There
she was again telling me all about the Shriners and what help they could
provide for burn victims.
One time back in those early days She became frustrated with something and
said "Is everyone around here stupid?". She then took a break and left the
office for a few minutes. We all took a yellow post it, wrote stupid on it
and put it on our forehead. She promptly returned before we could get them
off and there was uproarious laughter. It was a very funny moment.
I did not always appreciate what she was teaching us about office practice.
In retrospect, I surely do now. She was truly a lady, loved others
unselfishly, and gave life all she had to offer.
With heartfelt sympathy, Sandra Manholt
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