Ruth Ann Caldwell (nee Thompson), 89, of Pataskala, Ohio, formerly of Upper Arlington, passed away peacefully on December 12, 2018 at Otterbein New Albany Senior Life. Ruth Ann was born October 31, 1929 in Glouster, Ohio to Lucile Thompson. She was a stewardess for American Airlines before meeting her husband Robert G. Caldwell. In 1951 Bob and Ruth Ann eloped to Tapico-Tamp's, Mexico. Ruth Ann became an avid horseback rider and was a long-time member of The Rocky Fork Headly Hunt Club. She continued to ride horses well into her 70's, wintering in Wellington, FL for many years. Ruth Ann volunteered her time and energy to many different charities, including Opera Columbus, Buckeye Boys Ranch and the New Albany Classic. She was a member of Jersey Church and previously co-owner of Bob Caldwell Chrysler Jeep Dodge Ram and Caldwell Leasing in Columbus, Ohio. Ruth Ann was preceded in death by her husband Robert G. Caldwell and two of her three sisters, Norma Guinther and Mary Lee Poppe. She is survived by her sister Maxine Linscott; daughters, Sunny, Connie and Karin Caldwell; grandchildren, Emily (Robert) Dawson, Daniel (Amber) Barbee, Justin (Ashley) Harmon, Jackie (Robert) Douglass, Andrew (Andee) Fitzgerald, Alexander, Trevor and Courtney Fitzgerald; great-grandchildren: Sebastian, Landon, Laine, Tyler, Riley, Poppy, Annie; nieces, nephews, extended family and friends. Family will welcome friends from 12-1pm followed by the service at 1pm on Tuesday, December 18, 2018 at Jersey Church, 13260 Morse Rd. SW, New Albany, OH; interment to follow at Jersey Cemetery in Pataskala; Pastor John Hays, officiating. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to the Alzheimer's Assn. in Ruth Ann's memory. Visit www.schoedinger.com to share memories or extend condolences. Arrangements entrusted to Schoedinger Northeast Chapel.
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