Ruth Ann Maida

Ruth Ann Maida, age 69 of Goodyear, AZ died April 15, 2018 in Glendale, AZ. She was born September 11, 1948 in Newark, NJ to Charles Boutieller and Cecelia Merklin. Ruth’s life could be described in one word, selfless. She had a listening ear and an understanding heart for everyone that she came in contact with. She often worked quietly when no one else noticed to make sure that the needs of those around her were met. She worked as a Rehab Aide where her healing touch helped her to find a way to make everyone feel better. She lived a no-frills kind of life. Her genuineness allowed her to be the calm in the midst of the storm when the stresses of life weighed on her family and friends. Ruth loved dogs and her 5 dogs reflected the love they felt from her to the people they came in contact with. She will be dearly missed by her family and friends.

Ruth is survived by her husband, Jonathan Maida; sons, Bobby, Jimmy, Richie, Dennis and Ronnie Shaver; and eight grandchildren, Ronnie Shaver, Jr., Jimmy Shaver, Jr., Desiree Shaver, Nicole Shaver, Tyler, Shaver, Hannah Shaver, Aaron Shaver, and Samantha Shaver.

A visitation will be held at 11:00am, followed by a funeral service at 12:00 pm, Sunday, April 22, 2018 at Thompson Funeral Chapel, 926 S. Litchfield Road, Goodyear, AZ 85338. The family suggests that donations be made to the ASPCA, www.ASPCA.org/Donate.