Condolence: Ruthie will always hold a special place in our hearts. she was always there for us. She was there to help us when we had to be away when our kids were teenagers, now there was a challenge. Girls did not want a "babysitter" but we did not necessarily want to leave them home alone. Ruthie could handle that challenge easily, because she was always fun to be around, they just felt it was like having a friend there to visit. I will also remember that ruthie and alyce took turns to give me allergy shots. This is a lot easier than sitting in a dr's office' waiting for your turn. thank you Ruthie. I do feel so much better for it today. love Jan & paul rediker