Ruth was born on December 7, 1940 in Bakersfield to Jess and Thelma Salazar. She attended Cochella Valley Union High School and pursued a career in the customer service and secretarial field afterward.
After several years she married the love of her life, Ron Rodgers. They married on October 28, 1967 and went on to build a successful contracting business and raise five beautiful children, Jim Rodgers, Brian Rodgers, Greg Rodgers, Cyndi Massa and Ronnie Rodgers.
Ruth was a great mother, working tirelessly to build a home filled with love and traditions and memories for her family by being the best hands on and involved mom that anybody could ask for. She was deeply proud of her family including her daughters-in-law, 13 grandchildren and 9 great grandchildren. Her family was the light of her life!
Outside of work and family, Ruth had a passion for painting and loved going to the Tea Room for lunch. She was an adventurer who loved to travel, fish, tailgate at football games, walks on the beach, and especially care for her family and friends.
If you were lucky enough to know her, you’ve probably experienced the care and love she gave so freely.
Ruth was predeceased by her parents Jess and Thelma Salazar, brothers Bobby Salazar and Vernon Salazar and sister Joan Enos, as well as many other family members whom she is now reunited with.
She was known for her kindness, compassion, love and selflessness and her presence will be so missed but that legacy will be carried on by her family and all those who love her.
Ruth Ann will be honored with a private memorial.
In lieu of flowers, contributions in Ruth's memory may be made to CrossCity Christian Church (In memory of Ruth Ann Rodgers), 2777 East Nees Avenue, Fresno, California 93720; or Alzheimer’s Association , https://act.alz.org.
