Ruth Marie Wormley

Ruth Marie Wormley, age 73, beloved wife, mother and grandmother, passed away in Surprise,

Arizona on October 26, 2024. Ruth was born on February 26, 1951 in Garrett, Indiana to the

late Robert and Phyllis O’Brien.

Ruth graduated from Elston High School in Michigan City, Indiana in 1969. She went on to

graduate from Memorial Hospital School of Nursing in South Bend, Indiana. While being a stay

at home mom, Ruth went back to college and obtained her Bachelor’s of Science degree in

Computer Programming at the University of Nebraska at Omaha. She combined her nursing

background with her programming experience as an informatics software developer for

Catholic Health Initiatives.

Ruth enjoyed being with her children, grandchildren and beloved husband. Family and friends

were a huge joy in her life. She cherished spending time with her grandchildren and teaching

them how to cook and sew. She was an avid reader and watched her cooking and sewing

shows faithfully. Ruth was a skilled seamstress, quilter, embroiderer as well as creating many

other crafting projects. She utilized her talents by making many quilts, pillow cases, hand

towels, clothes, and jewelry pieces. Ruth also made a variety of clothing items for local

community shelters and African mission projects for her church. She enjoyed using her

technical skills working with the audio/visual team at church. She was very active in her church

community and a faithful servant of the Lord.

She is survived by her husband John of 52 years; her daughter Christine (Derek) Muller,

grandchildren Alex and Bianca; son Michael Wormley; sister Patty (Peter) Tombasco and son

Daniel; sister and brother in laws, several nieces and nephews as well as many other family

members. She was preceded in death by her bothers Bob and Tom O’Brien and nephews

Bobby and Jason O’Brien.

Memorials Are Suggested to Your Local Cancer Society or Research Center.