Ruth Austin

Ruth was born in Benkelman, Nebraska, daughter of Rease and Marie (Stanton) Sims. She grew up on a cattle ranch near Haigler, Nebraska and graduated from Haigler High School in 1956 with a class of 14 students. She moved to Denver, Colorado after high school with girlfriends. She eventually moved to Los Angeles, California with her friend Alice Fox. She met her husband Ed and they were married in Los Angeles, California on September 18, 1965. They spent their honeymoon driving East. They eventually settled in Emerson, NJ and raised their family. Ruth was active in Girl Scouts, Boy Scouts, and the Music Sponsors for the high school. She retired from BOC in Murray Hill, NJ as a human resources assistant.

Ruth enjoyed traveling the world with family and friends to England, Russia, France, Italy, Switzerland, Kenya, Tanzania, and China to name a few. She spent summers at Lake George, on the water with her grandchildren and family. She also enjoyed skiing at Killington and Vail during the winter with family and friends.

Ruth is survived by her children, Edward Jr (Carrie) and Susan. Loving grandmother of Ann, Matthew, Sarah, and Megan as well as several nieces and nephews.

Arrangements Becker Funeral Home, 219 Kinderkamack Rd, Westwood, NJ 07675

In lieu of flowers memorial donations can be sent to Hillsdale Volunteer Ambulance Service, P.O. Box 233, Hillsdale, NJ 07642 or Latham Centers 1646 Main St., Brewster, MA 02631 (https://www.lathamcenters.org/how-you-can-help/donate/)

Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared at www.Becker-FuneralHome.com for the Austin family.