Ruth Lois Bennett, 75, of Largo, FL funeral service is 1:00 PM, Friday, January 21, 2011 at Oakhurst United Methodist Church, 13400 Park Blvd., Seminole, FL 33776 with Pastor Tim Ehrlich, to officiate. Burial will be at Bay Pines National Cemetery, Bay Pines, FL with her husband, Bruce. She died at her residence, under the care of the Suncoast Hospice of the Suncoast on January 9, 2011.
A native of Hartford, CT and a local resident since 1972, she moved here from Ocala, FL; she was a Christian, a member of the American Legion Post 104-Ladies Auxiliary, and a retired Supervisor and Computer systems Technician for Sun Star Emergency Services.
Preceded in death by her parents, George and Elsie Mearman and her husband, Bruce, Ruth is survived by her loving family: a son, Bruce Alan Bennett and his wife, Angel of Pinellas Park, FL; a brother, George Mearman and his wife, Mary Jane of Vero Beach, FL; three sisters, Barbara McClurken of Stuart, FL, Janice Butler and her husband, William of Seminole, FL and Gladys Casey and her husband, John of Seminole, FL; three grandchildren and five great grandchildren.
The family requests, in lieu of flowers, please make a donation to the Suncoast Hospice, 5771 Roosevelt Blvd, Clearwater, Fl 33760 in the memory of Ruth Lois Bennett. Please sign the guest book below.
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Our sincere condolences to all of Ruth’s family. Ruth was a good friend. We have many fond memories of all the good times we shared over the years. She will be missed.
Ruth, Sweet dreams (in Heaven) Your long time friend, Lois
As neighbors, we extend our sincere sympathy to her family. May she rest in peace!
I am so sorry for your loss.
Ruth was such a kind woman. It
was a pleasure to have known her. My thoughts are with her
family
I have know Ruth since 1978 when we worked for the City of
St. Petersburg Data Processing.
We have shared many many wonderful times since then and Ruth was a vibrant and lovely person, who will be dearly missed. Sincerely,
Ottie & Fred McAtee
I will miss your vibrant personality – you always knew how to have a good time. Until we meet again, my dear Auntie, may you rest in peace; and, may you be reunited with loved ones who have made a place for you in Heaven. Wendy XOXO
Bruce & family my thoughts and prayers are with you. Mom was a very special person and will be sadly miss by all. Love Aunt Peggy
Ruth, I will miss you so very much. You were a very special person and I was so lucky to have you as a special friend. You had such a great personality everyone loved you. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your wonderful family.
We knew Ruthie and Bruce since ’98. Wish we would of met 30 years ago. Such kind and fun spirited people. Love and miss you both. You will always be in our thoughts and prayers.Chef Doug and Cheryl,Jamie, Jodie and Wes.
You very much in are hearts and our great loss at this time. we’ll always remember the great part of our lives that we shared together.we will never forget.
Love you
Maryjane & George
Gram you were one of the best! We all love and miss you very much.. Rest In Peace
I will miss talking to you every night and our Fri. dinners, Sat. junking,lunch and cards…We had it all my dearest sister..I will miss you more than words can say. We will be together in the land of Glory.
LOVE YOU ALWAYS BILL AND JANICE
Dear Aunt Ruth I sure had enjoyed knowing you and Bruce and loved the wonderful stories that Bill has shared with me of his childhood and such great memories of you both. I know so many people are going to miss you but hoping the memories will last them forever.
Bill & Brooke Butler
Ruth, not much older than me, a cross between aunt and cousin, a certain provider of a a good time, a thrill, with uncle bruce a little risk.
1962, an adventure, to fla. in a 55 studebaker, visit ruth. shoot down the inland waterway on skis behind bruces boat and out of control into jungle, big laugh, unforgettable, typical.
Heaven is a lot more fun with your arrival.
love, jim
Ruth, not much older than me, a cross between aunt and cousin, a certain provider of a a good time, a thrill, with uncle bruce a little risk.
1962, an adventure, to fla. in a 55 studebaker, visit ruth. shoot down the inland waterway on skis behind bruces boat and out of control into jungle, big laugh, unforgettable, typical.
Heaven is a lot more fun with your arrival.
love, jim
Dear Gram, You are so loved & missed by us all. I know you are in safe in heaven, please watch over us & keep us safe until we are back together again.
So sorry for the loss of Aunt Ruth thoughts of her bring to mind a fabulous smile and lots of fun.
Know she is up with the rest of the Mearman clan who have gone before us-they are all dearly missed.
“A Letter to Ruth” We have been friends for over sixty years. To the best of my recollection we never had a fight. I think your middle name was “Lois” as we were meant to be best friends and eventually “sisters” Your family is my family and my family is yours. You and I look more alike than your biologial sisters. I was elated this year when I became an “official” sister not an “adopted”one. You were a loving, caring and very stubborn person. (and I mean very “stubborn !!!) So I have one last favor to ask of you “sissy” after you greet Bruce, all of your family and friends please seek out our son Randy and tell him his Mommy and Daddy miss him and love him “very” much. Sweet dreams, Your friend, Lois
“A Letter to Ruth” We have been friends for over sixty years. To the best of my recollection we never had a fight. I think your middle name was “Lois” as we were meant to be best friends and eventually “sisters” Your family is my family and my family is yours. You and I look more alike than your biologial sisters. I was elated this year when I became an “official” sister not an “adopted”one. You were a loving, caring and very stubborn person. (and I mean very “stubborn !!!) So I have one last favor to ask of you “sissy” after you greet Bruce, all of your family and friends please seek out our son Randy and tell him his Mommy and Daddy miss him and love him “very” much. Sweet dreams, Your friend, Lois
I just came upon this death notice. I was a temporary employee at Sunstar in the 90’s. My supervisor was Ms Bennett. It was common knowledge that she was a miserable woman to work with but as a new employee I wanted to give her a chance. It didn’t take long to confirm my co-workers opinions. She was absolutely the worst supervisor I’ve ever known. I hope she is enjoying the afterlife and has finally found peace and happiness.
Well, well, well what do we have here !! A blast from the past. Ms Bennett was the absolute worst supervisor during my employment at Sunstar. She was nasty, mean, hateful, wicked, and an absolute poor excuse of a human being. She openly falsely accused employees of making errors when in fact there were no errors to be found. Employees would gasp at her dehumanizing employees for absolutely no proven reason. Her disgusting inappropriate petulant behavior was nothing short of SHOCKING. No great loss from the pee ons who were unfortunate to work our butts off for her. I was a short timer and happily moved on to a civilized environment with a beautiful company and quickly rose to the position of Office Manager for a Fortune 500 company from which I’m now retired.