1915
Ruth
2012
Ruth Lentz
February 26, 1915 — February 8, 2012
02/26/1915 – 02/08/2012
Ruth Lentz, longtime Everson resident, passed away Wednesday, February 8, 2012 at the age of 96.
She was born February 26, 1915 in La Junta, Colorado to Solomon and Lurinda Tripp. Ruth was the last survivor of the 17 children produced by Solomon and Lucinda. She was an active member of the Everson Presbyterian Church and the Navy Mother’s Club for many years. Ruth was well known for baking amazing wedding cakes. In recent years Ruth had kept busy by making hand sewed quilts for her children and grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband Emil “Babe” Lentz who she was married to for 53 years, son Dick Lentz and granddaughter Roni Lentz McMullen. She is survived by her children Fred (Joanie) Lentz, John (Elaine) Lentz, Pauline Bogart, Sally Fields, Roy (Shelli) Lentz, 22 grandchildren, numerous great-grandchildren and great-great grandchildren, and many loving family members and friends. A Celebration of Ruth’s life will be held at Westford Funeral Home on Friday, March 9th at 3 PM.
Ruth Lentz, longtime Everson resident, passed away Wednesday, February 8, 2012 at the age of 96.
She was born February 26, 1915 in La Junta, Colorado to Solomon and Lurinda Tripp. Ruth was the last survivor of the 17 children produced by Solomon and Lucinda. She was an active member of the Everson Presbyterian Church and the Navy Mother’s Club for many years. Ruth was well known for baking amazing wedding cakes. In recent years Ruth had kept busy by making hand sewed quilts for her children and grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband Emil “Babe” Lentz who she was married to for 53 years, son Dick Lentz and granddaughter Roni Lentz McMullen. She is survived by her children Fred (Joanie) Lentz, John (Elaine) Lentz, Pauline Bogart, Sally Fields, Roy (Shelli) Lentz, 22 grandchildren, numerous great-grandchildren and great-great grandchildren, and many loving family members and friends. A Celebration of Ruth’s life will be held at Westford Funeral Home on Friday, March 9th at 3 PM.
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