Ruth Ella McGarvey,
Age 95, died February 15, 2013, at Drews Place in Coldwater, Michigan. She was born June 21, 1917 in Lima, Ohio to Fonda and Mary Bowsher who preceded her in death. On June 18, 1938 she married Daniel P. McGarvey who preceded her in death in 1967.
Ruth was employed for 22 years as Deputy Clerk of Probate Court of Allen County, serving under Judges, Paul Rockey, David Stiener, and David Kinworthy. She retired in 1982. She was an original member of Allen County Legal Secretaries Association, serving as Governor and NALS Representative countless times. Ruth was a member of St. Charles Catholic Church and remained active in the church until her move to Coldwater, Michigan in 2008.
During her retirement Ruth enjoyed spending time with her family and traveling to visit family and friends. She made many trips with friends to Elder Hostel in the summer months. She loved flowers and her apple tree which produced the best ever applesauce. She was a member of Daughters of Isabella, Crestwood Neighborhood Association, and Senior Citizen Center.
Ruth is survived by a daughter Donna (James) Furlong of Coldwater, MI, and a son, James McGarvey of St. Petersburg, FL. She was preceded in death by sons, Robert and Daniel.
She was grandmother to Rebecca (Steve) MacDonald, Elizabeth (David) Brown, Thomas (Jerilyn) Altenberger, Amy (Matt Cudworth) Altenberger, Kevin (Greta) Furlong, Colleen (Mike) Creal, Tim (Annmarie) Furlong, Karen (Stephen) Williams, Ann (Sam) Nichelson, Maureen (Andrew) Groome, Gary (Jane) Young, Robert (Angela) McGarvey, Yvette Waters, Auretta (Scott) Azure, Susan McGarvey, Heather (John) Jahn. She had 37 great-grandchildren, and 8 great-great grandchildren.
Ruth's generous and loving spirit will be sadly missed by all who had the privilege to know her.
Friends and family may call Chamberlain-Huckeriede Funeral Home, 920 N. Cable Rd., Lima Ohio 45805, Friday, February 22, 2013, from 2-4 p.m. and 6-8 p.m. with a prayer service at 7:30 p.m. and Saturday, February 23, 2013 from 10:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. at Chamberlain-Huckeriede Funeral Home.
Mass of Christian Burial will be at 1:00 p.m. Saturday, February 23, 2013 at St. Charles Catholic Church.
Interment will follow at Gethsemani Cemetery.
In lieu of flowers please consider a contribution to Samaritan House, 328 W. McKibben, Lima, Ohio 45801 or St. Jude Children's Hospital, 501 St. Jude Place, Memphis, TN 38105
Condolences may be sent at www.chamberlainhuckeriede.com