ird watching and had a rare talent for spotting wild turkeys. Ruth was preceded in death by her parents; her husband, Cliff; daughter, Barbara; infant son, Charles Allen; and sister, Lorraine. Ruth is survived by her daughter Ellen White (Eric Sutter); her grandchildren, Jennifer Banks (George), Anna Jones (Robert Houston), and John Ekholm (Sumi Mukoyama); her great grandchildren, Eve Houston and Sheryl (Kirk) Lester; and their children: Claire, Charles and Charlotte Lester. Ruth's family would like to thank the staff of Capitol Lakes, Attic Angels, and Agrace Hospice & Palliative Care in Madison, Wisconsin for the excellent care they provided to Ruth. The family would also like to extend a special thank you to Patti Glasz, Ruth's caregiver since 2015, for the exceptional care and companionship that she provided. A memorial service will be held in Madison, Wisconsin at the Capitol Lakes Great Hall at 1:30 pm on Friday July 7th.