Ruth M. Parker, 63, of Seminole, FL passed away on Saturday, July 25, 2015 at Suncoast Hospice-Woodside in Pinellas Park, FL.
Born in Woodbridge, NJ, Ruth lived in many cities around the world as the wife of an US Air Force officer. She worked as a Flight Attendant for many years. Ruth was an active volunteer in her communities. She was an avid bowler and enjoyed traveling, cooking, sewing, knitting, entertaining and singing.
Survivors include her husband of 43 years, Lt Col Jeff Parker, USAF, Ret.; four daughters: Allison Parker of Woodstock, GA, Elizabeth Puckett of Bel Air, MD, Katie Cook of St. Petersburg, FL, and Sharyn Parker Snyder of Seminole, FL; mother, Christel Berg of Indian Shores, FL; three brothers; a sister; and nine grandchildren.
In lieu of flowers, the family requests contributions be mailed to Florida Caregivers Network Inc., 7600 Seminole Blvd., Suite 102, Seminole, FL 33772, (727) 692-9120.
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I feel such sorrow at Ruthie’s passing. The last few years of her life were difficult for her and all who loved her. She was a fun loving woman and always wore a smile. I am blessed to have been her sister-in-law and will treasure all of my memories of time spent with her.
She would have loved being with everyone on Saturday as we celebrated her life. Seeing pictures of her and sharing stories with each other was a comfort for me.
I loved her and will miss her greatly.
Judy
I am so saddened by Ruthies death. She was so sweet to me when we were kids, older than Carolyn & I , she use to let us play in her make up area. She married and moved away but I remember her girls when they were little. When Carolyn told me of her recent struggles with dementia I was upset for her and the family. I hope Ruth is at peace now. I’ll keep everyone in my prayers
I didn’t know Ruth but went to high school with Jeff and we were good friends. I was saddened to hear about he and his families loss of a wonderful wife and mother. Jeff you and your family will be in my thoughts and prayers during this difficult time. May you all find peace in your loving memories of Ruth that you will hold close in your hearts forever.
Please accept my sincere sympathy and condolences on Ruth’s passing. Ruth and I graduated Woodbridge High School together in 1970. May you find comfort in all your happy memories.
Cindy Hathaway
My condolences to the Parker and the Berg families, I was in Girl Scouts with Ruth and school. Spent many afternoons up in her bedroom with a bunch of giggling girls, don’t know how Mrs Berg put up with us. Rest in peace Ruth and prayers to all the family.
My codolences to her family and friends. Ruth was a great classmate from Woodbridge High School Class of 1970. RIP.
NO words can express my sorrow, as young children we were cousins and playmates, visiting each other at their house or at our NANNY AND GRANPOPS house, although we were apart in different sides of the country as adults, never will I forget our playtimes and visits to BUNNS LANE and times we spent… greatest memories of my childhood were spent at my cousin RUTHIES HOUSE, MAY THE ANGELS HOLD YOU TIGHTLY!
Ruth was my high school friend, on the drill team with me and for a short time my college roommate. She always made me laugh and I have such fond memories of her. I am so saddened by her passing since I lost track of her over the years and always wished that I would see her again. Please accept my deep condolences on her passing. I will pray for strength for the family.
I have always remembered Ruthie fondly. A WHS70 friend who I lost contact with over the years, but had fond memories looking at old HS photos. Condolences to her family…….RIP Ruthie
I know Ruth because our husbands are first cousins. Ruth helped me in so many ways. First of all, she helped get me a good job with GTE in St Petersburg, Florida. Second, I always felt like she was a kindred spirit cause we were both from the east coast, her from New Jersey and me from Philly. We were married to cousins and our mother-in- laws were sisters, from Kentucky. Ruth often gave me a lot of good advice and wisdom when we were young wives and mothers. She actually encouraged me to nurse my babies at a time it wasn’t real popular to do. …My first remembrance of Ruth was when Jeff and Ruth invited Jerry and me over to play cards when we lived in Gulfport, FL…it was the first time I ever had pizza with everything on it…being from the east coast, we usually ordered cheese pizza or pepperoni pizza…but being married to Midwesterners pizza was best with everything on it. Those were the good old days! Playing cards, making bull frogs, before the military took Ruth and Jeff away we spent a good amount of time together. Ruth shared her parents with us too. I remember being invited to go to Disney in Fred (her dad) RV. Also, I remember the time Ruth invited us to come to Indian Rocks Baptist Church when there was a special guest speaker, talking about end times. I remember Ruth asking me if I wanted to go forward and accept Jesus as my Savior. Ruth was always a confident and strong woman. She was stylish, successful, caring, social, a great cook and entertainer and lived life to the fullest. It is a tribute to her and her family of how wonderfully Jeff and her children and family did all they could to help her have a good quality of life despite dementia in her last years. I admire Jeff for being her strongest advocate during the most perplexing of times. And now Jeff is helping others get the help and support they will need for those with frontal lobe dementia. Love you guys and you remain in my prayers, And please let us know if we can do anything to help you, Love always, Donna
Dear Jeff & girls, Just read about Ruth on your Facebook page. I am so, so sorry. It’s been quite a long time since our last visit, but always think about you & Ruth & the girls. Our deepest sympathy to you. When you came to Pennsylvania to visit, we had such a great time. Ruth was such a special beautiful lady. Take care of yourself & family. We send our love!