Ruth Smith's obituary , Passed away on February 16, 2025 in Iowa City, Iowa

Ruth Smith

1944 - February 16, 2025

Iowa City, Iowa

Ruth Smith's obituary , Passed away on February 16, 2025 in Iowa City, Iowa

Funeral arrangement under the care of
Gay & Ciha Funeral Home

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Ruth Smith Obituary

With profound sadness, we say goodbye to Ruth Smith of Iowa City, Iowa, whose vibrant spirit touched the lives of many. Ruth left this world on February 16, 2025, leaving a void in the lives of so many people. Leave a sympathy message to the family in the guestbook on this memorial page of Ruth Smith to show support.

She was predeceased by: her parents, Roy Scott and Rose Scott (Cerny); her siblings, Richard Scott, Roylene Johnson and Roy Scott, Jr.; and her sister-in-law Ginny Scott.

She is survived by: her husband Guy Smith; her sons, Joe Smith (Kelly) of Cedar Rapids and Scott Smith, Sr. of Iowa City; her grandchildren, Scott Smith, Jr. (Sandy), Marissa Smith, Miranda Avey (Will), Sydnie Smith, Christian Smith, Wyatt Smith, Harvey Smith and Harley Smith; her siblings, Raymond Scott of Iowa City and Rosemary Chown of Melrose, Wisconsin; and her siblings-in-law, Iris Scott of North Liberty and Virgil Johnson of Ottumwa.

Visitation was held on Friday, February 21st 2025 from 1:00 PM to 3:00 PM at the Gay & Ciha Funeral and Cremation Service (2720 Muscatine Ave, Iowa City, IA 52240). A funeral service was held on Friday, February 21st 2025 at 3:00 PM at the same location.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be directed to the family of Ruth Smith.

Funeral arrangement under the care of
Gay & Ciha Funeral Home



Fri

Feb 21

Visitation

Gay & Ciha Funeral and Cremation Service
2720 Muscatine Ave, Iowa City, IA 52240

Fri

Feb 21

Funeral service

Gay & Ciha Funeral and Cremation Service
2720 Muscatine Ave, Iowa City, IA 52240

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