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In Memory Of
Ruth E. Mathis
1940
2015
Ruth E. Mathis
Sep 23, 1940 — Oct 5, 2015
Ruth E. Mathis, 75 of Berthoud, Colorado, joined the Angels on October 5, 2015. She was born in in Coburg, Iowa to Carl and Minnie (Sweeten) Carlson on September 23, 1940. Ruth was 1 of 6 brothers and sisters, raised in Iowa, and 2 of her sisters survive to this day; Marian and Shirley.
Ruth met her loving husband, Cleo Mathis during her senior year of high school and were they married in June 21, 1959 in Red Oak, Iowa. Later, they moved to Boulder, Colorado where they resided for 30 years. Cleo served in the U.S. Army. For the past 16 years Cleo and Ruth lived in Berthoud, Colorado where they recently celebrated their 56th wedding anniversary.
Ruth was a devoted wife, mother and homemaker and together, she and Cleo owned and operated Mathis Printing, Inc., they lived in Boulder for over 25 years. Ruth enjoyed making & selling jewelry, camping, fishing; Ruth always caught the biggest fish. Gambling was so much fun for them, they loved the slot machines. Together, they were snowbirds in Tucson, Arizona and are longtime members of the Boulder BPO Elks #566. Quiet time was enjoyed sitting on her swing in Crystal Lakes in Red Feathers, Colorado and peacefully watching wildlife.
Ruth is survived by her loving husband, Cleo Mathis; daughter, Brenda Hittle of Fort Collins; son, Curtis Mathis of Arvada, Colorado; 6 grandchildren, Skylar Hittle, Maxwell Hittle, Zachary Hittle, Brittany Mathis, Elijah Hittle and Alex Mathis; 1.5 great grandchildren, Maddie Mathis and newborn baby, Noah; two sisters, Shirley Dekay, Marian Johnson.
She is preceded by her wonderful son-in-law, Carl Hittle; brothers, John Carlson; and Donald and sister, Dorothy Riedemann.
Memorial Service is scheduled for 11:00 AM, Friday, October 16th at the Boulder Elks Club at 3975 28th Street, Boulder, Colorado.
Ruth met her loving husband, Cleo Mathis during her senior year of high school and were they married in June 21, 1959 in Red Oak, Iowa. Later, they moved to Boulder, Colorado where they resided for 30 years. Cleo served in the U.S. Army. For the past 16 years Cleo and Ruth lived in Berthoud, Colorado where they recently celebrated their 56th wedding anniversary.
Ruth was a devoted wife, mother and homemaker and together, she and Cleo owned and operated Mathis Printing, Inc., they lived in Boulder for over 25 years. Ruth enjoyed making & selling jewelry, camping, fishing; Ruth always caught the biggest fish. Gambling was so much fun for them, they loved the slot machines. Together, they were snowbirds in Tucson, Arizona and are longtime members of the Boulder BPO Elks #566. Quiet time was enjoyed sitting on her swing in Crystal Lakes in Red Feathers, Colorado and peacefully watching wildlife.
Ruth is survived by her loving husband, Cleo Mathis; daughter, Brenda Hittle of Fort Collins; son, Curtis Mathis of Arvada, Colorado; 6 grandchildren, Skylar Hittle, Maxwell Hittle, Zachary Hittle, Brittany Mathis, Elijah Hittle and Alex Mathis; 1.5 great grandchildren, Maddie Mathis and newborn baby, Noah; two sisters, Shirley Dekay, Marian Johnson.
She is preceded by her wonderful son-in-law, Carl Hittle; brothers, John Carlson; and Donald and sister, Dorothy Riedemann.
Memorial Service is scheduled for 11:00 AM, Friday, October 16th at the Boulder Elks Club at 3975 28th Street, Boulder, Colorado.
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Friday, October 16, 2015
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