Ruth Elaine Ashton Obituary

Name: Visitation
Start: 2022-01-18T23:00:00
End: 2022-01-19T01:00:00
Location: Carris Family Funeral Home & Cremation Care

It is with great sadness that we announce the death of Ruth Elaine Ashton of Woodward, Iowa, born in Osmond, Nebraska, who passed away on January 1, 2022, at the age of 73, leaving to mourn family and friends. Family and friends are welcome to send flowers or leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.

She was predeceased by: her parents, Guy Merchen and Leone Merchen (Douglas); her siblings, Ed and Carol Jean; and her brothers-in-law, Don Birmingham and Jerry Jensen.

She is survived by: her husband Rich of Woodward; her siblings, Marilyn Birmingham of Bettendorf, Dora Parnell (Dan) of Universal City, TX, Mary Strayer (John) of Kearney, NE, Jan Jensen of Pierce, NE, Judy Cambier (Roger) of Alton, IA, Larry Merchen (Tracey) of West Point, NE and Diane Brozek (Lance) of Omaha; her siblings-in-law, Tom Ashton (Deb) of Beaman and Rosie Stanley of Wilton, IA.; and her niece Dawn Kirts (Kelly) of Woodward. She is also survived by numerous other nieces, nephews, great nieces, and nephews.

Funeral arrangement under the care of
Caldwell Parrish Funeral Home & Crematory

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January 17, 2022

Bruce Barnett wrote a sympathy message

“Rich and family- I am so sad for your loss. What a loving and kind person was Ruth. Rich & Ruth, you both were the true definition of soulmates. Sara & I will always cherish your friendship and our times with you at Table Rock Lake Our prayers are with you. With love and sympathy, Bruce & Sara Barnett.”

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Carris Family Funeral Home & Cremation Care
1721 Park St, Perry, IA 50220

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