FORT WORTH -- Ruth Leonie Meder Mayo, 88, passed away Tuesday, April 1, 2014.
Ruth was born November 25, 1925 in Kuressaare, Estonia to Herbert and Elisabeth(Okk) Meder. She arrived in New York on August 9, 1947, after being displaced when Russia invaded Estonia. After arriving in New York she worked hard and applied herself to become a U.S. citizen. Later in life she developed a love of horses. She joined a riding club and participated in competitions and parades, often accompanied by her granddaughters. She loved being a cowgirl. She was also a longtime member of the International Women's Club.
Survivors: Ruth is survived by her husband; three daughters; two granddaughters; two great grandsons; and one great granddaughter.
Arrangements under the direction of Shannon Rose Hill Funeral Chapel & Cemetery, Fort Worth, TX.