at home. She was 83 years old.
Ruth was born June 25, 1931 in Clayton, Ohio to Albert and
Ruth Wetzel. She married Richard Farley on October 22,
1948. She surrounded herself with the things she loved—
family, children, friends and serving others. Ruth spent her
time working at the Fruita Thrift store, and as the Director of
the Agape Food Basket for the past 18 years.
Ruth has been a faithful member of the Fruita Methodist
Church from the time she and her husband relocated to the
Loma area in 1986.
Ruth is survived by her children, Richard and Nancy Farley of
Mesa, AZ, Becky and Bob Montgomery of Avondale, AZ, Elaine
and Ladd Christensen of Lakeside, AZ, Jim and Donna Farley
of Mesa, CO, Beverly and Gary Edelen of Gilbert, AZ, Donna
Sullivan of St. Johnsbury, VT, Tom Farley of Sahuarita, AZ
and Hank Farley of Gilbert, AZ; She was the proud Grandmother
of 23 grandchildren, 41 great grandchildren, and 1
great great grandchild. Ruth was preceded in death by her
husband of 47 years, a daughter Patrice, and Son in Law
Ladd Christensen. She was greatly loved and will be missed
by all.
Our family would like to extend a heart felt thank
you to all the people in the community that were a
part of Mom’s life.
A funeral service will be held at 2:00 PM, Tuesday, January 27, 2015 at the Fruita United Methodist Church. Ruth’s request to be laid to rest with her husband in Phoenix, AZ will be carried out later this week by her family. Memorial contributions may be made to HopeWest Hospice,3090 North 12th Street,#B
Grand Junction, CO 81506. Friends and family may leave their condolences at www.martinmortuary.com
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