Ruth Winifred Stombaugh, 91, of Rolling Prairie, passed away peacefully at home on Thursday, April 6, 2017.
Ruth was born in Rolling Prairie, IN, on January 23, 1926 to Merle and Rachel (Bennitt) Nickerson.
On August 29, 1945 at the parsonage of Olive Chapel in New Carlisle, IN, she married Raymond M. Stombaugh, Jr. who preceded her on November 17, 2005. Surviving are her beloved children, Patty Ross of Dowagiac, MI, and Douglas (Janine) of Rolling Prairie; 6 grandchildren; 11 great-grandchildren; brother, Richard Nickerson; as well as numerous nieces and nephews.
She was preceded in death by her parents; husband; sister, Eloise Williamson; and brother, Robert Nickerson.
Ruth lived in California for a number of years before returning back to Indiana with her family. She worked at American Home Foods for 12 years and was a "lifetime babysitter", having the patience of a saint. She was known for her great cooking and baking. Ruth enjoyed the times she had with her friends and family.
Cremation has taken place with Cutler Funeral Home and Cremation Center, La Porte.
A Celebration of Life Memorial Service will be at 12 PM, Thursday, May 25, 2017 at the Cutler Funeral Home and Cremation Center. A time of visitation will take place at 11 AM Thursday until the hour of service at the funeral home. Burial will take place at Oak Grove Cemetery following the service.
Memorial contributions may be directed to the Center for Hospice Care Hospice House, 111 Sunnybrook Ct., South Bend, IN 46637.
Condolences may be shared with the family online at www.cutlerfuneralhome.com.