Richeson, Ruby 99
Tuesday, November 24, 2015, 3:57 PM Ruby Darleen Walker
> RichesonNovember 28, 1916 – November 23, 2015
Funeral services will be
> held for Ruby Walker Richeson at 11:00 a.m. on November 28, 2015 at
> Rhodes United Methodist Church in Rhodes with Reverend Karen Garrison
> officiating. Ruby will be laid to rest in the Eden Cemetery at
> Rhodes.Ruby was born in LaPorte, Iowa to John and Hattie Walker. On
> May 16, 1936 she married Gerald (Pete) Richeson and from this union
> they had two wonderful and loving sons, Melvin and Jerry. Pete and
> Ruby were members of the Rhodes United Methodist Church for many
> years. She loved working with the ladies of the church in preparing
> luncheons, helping with VBS, and wherever she was needed. She also was
> a member of Rebecca Lodge 362. In
> 1995 she received a certificate recognizing 50 years of membership.
> While living at home, Ruby was a dedicated gardener. She loved to work
> outside planting and then harvesting so she could share her crop with
> family and friends.In April 2015, Ruby moved to Lafayette, Louisiana
> to live with her son, Jerry, and his family. They were able to spend
> seven wonderful memory-filled months with her. Together they engaged
> in many activities which were enjoyed by all.Ruby was preceded in
> death by her husband and son, Melvin, as well as her parents. Also
> preceding her in death were her 14 brothers and sisters:
> Carl, Clayton, Earl, Donald, Johnnie, Merle, Paul, Ervin, Bert,
> Gordon, Dorothy Clement, Mary Hilmer, Hazel Parks, and her twin, Ruth
> Walker.One of Ruby’s greatest joys was her family, especially her many
> grandchildren. She loved their visits and going to see the various
> activities they were engaged in. Survivors include one son, Jerry and
> his wife Ardella (Amy) Richeson; three grandchildren: Cindy Ward and
> her husband Rick of State Center, Iowa, Tammi Ryan and her husband
> Rusty of Chester, Maryland, and Lynn Landry and her husband Louis of
> Erath, Louisiana; seven great
> grandchildren: Matt Ward, Misty Wengert, Forrest Ryan, Sommer Faro,
> and Lyndsay, Kristina, and Trey Landry; seven great great
> grandchildren: George and Greta Wengert, Quentin and Page Ward, and
> Laila, Briana, and Gayge Ryan.Ruby was a loving mother, mother-in-law,
> and grandmother. She was a friend to all who knew her. Everyone was
> blessed by her sweet soul. God has gained an angel. We love and will
> miss her.Pallbearers will be Phil Walker, Rick Ward, Matt Ward, Tom
> Wengert, Rick Clement, and Doug Ellis.Visitation will be at the
> Mitchell Family Funeral Home, 1209 Iowa Avenue West, Marshalltown,
> Iowa between the hours of 4:00 – 7:00 p.m. on Friday, November 27,
> 2015.The family has requested in lieu of flowers that donations be
> made to the Rhodes United Methodist Church in the name of Ruby
> Richeson.