"Ruby you played such an important role in my life. You helped raise me and my kids, Telsha, Tracen, Jade and Sammy. Thank for always being there for us. We will never get over losing you. You will forever be so close to my heart until we meet again Mom. I love you Ruby. "
In loving memory of
Ruby Jean Dodd Spencer
August 6, 1951 - June 4, 2020
Our dear mother, grandmother, wife, aunt and friend Ruby Jean Dodd Spencer passed away Thursday, June 4th, 2020, in Ogden, Utah, after severe complications following surgery. She was 68 years old.
Ruby was born in Monroe, Louisiana, on Monday, August 6th, 1951, the third of three children born to Gracie Mathis and Thomas Cecil Dodd. Because her father had been previously married, and both parents remarried after their divorce, in total, Ruby had 1 brother, 1 sister, and 9 half-siblings.
When Ruby was 2 years old the children moved to Utah with their mother where they made their home in Brigham City.
Ruby married Mike Wells (later divorced) and they had three children. Steven, Jason and Cherice, they were her whole world.
She later married Shannon Spencer and together they raised their grandchildren. Ruby truly held her family together. They are her legacy.
Ruby loved to say she "hated" kids, but we could tell she loved every one of them. She raised every kid she could, even if they weren't hers.
Ruby worked for years at ATK, sometimes on the same team with her sister Millie, refurbishing space shuttle boosters and as a crane operator. When asked what her profession was, she claimed to be a rocket scientist. She also collected beautiful porcelain dolls and, true to her character, gave away more than she kept.
Ruby is survived by her husband Shannon Spencer, son Steven (Jackie) Wells, sister Mildred (Dale) Lee, brother Gene Dodd, other siblings including Brenda Reno, Renee Carter and Joe Florez, the father who raised her Arlin Poulsen, and many beloved grandchildren and great grandchildren.
Ruby is preceded in death by her parents, two children Jason Wells and Cherice Kapinos, two grandchildren and one great grandchild.
A public graveside service will be held at the Brigham City Cemetery on Saturday June 13, 2020 @ 2:00pm.
Please send condolences to www.gfc-utah.com. Services entrusted to Gillies Funeral Chapel.
Tributes
"Oh Ruby I still can't believe you have left us ~ You are in the Arms of all those you have missed so much now ~ My Prayers are for your family may the Lord give them the strength they will need just to get thru this ~ I know you will be watching over your family & friends cause they are going to need you still especially at this time ~ We love you girlfriend and will miss seeing that beautiful face of yours ?
?Rest in Peace Ruby?"
"My heart was truly sadden to hear of Ruby?s passing. Rest In Peace my Friend!! ?"
"Ruby had such a big heart. I am saddened to hear of her passing. She will be happy to be with her kids who passed before her again though. Wish everybody could love like Ruby."
"R. I. P sweet lady! "
"My heart broke when I seen she passed away, but I'm certain there is a great reunion with her loved one's. My sincere sympathy to those she left behind. May God comfort you all at this time. Rest in peace Ruby."
"My deepest sympathy to the Spencer and Mathis Family. May Ruby Rest In Peace . "
"Ruby was a fun loving person who cares about her family. She will be greatly missed by all. RIP Ruby. "