great first impression that night (Mom said), was persistent and acquitted himself sufficiently to date/propose/wed and remain married to Ruth for over 66 years before his passing in August 2016. Ruth and Barney moved to Mason City, Iowa in 1959. Ruth began raising her family and went to work at Mercy Hospital working in the lab. She remained there until retiring in 1991. Ruth was a quiet person who enjoyed being at home, reading the newspaper, doing Jumbles and various puzzles daily, baking and cooking. She had many good friends from various social clubs and from Shepherd of the Hills Lutheran Church in Fountain Hills. Ruth is survived by her three sons, Scott, Martin (Mary) and Ross; grandson, Chad; nieces, Georgia Ann Polen, Marta Carroll Holcomb, Missy Carroll Absher, Marsha Ohler Leslie; nephews, David Polen and Mitch Carroll; and good friend, Susie Williams. Arrangements are with Major Erickson Funeral Home and Crematory. To read the full obituary, please click here: http://www.majorericksonfuneralhome.com/obituaries/Ruth-E-Barnett?obId=3372176#/obituaryInfo