Ruth A. Showers
February 13, 1936 - October 11, 2014
Obituary
SHOWERS, RUTH A. (RANDALL)
MADISON- Ruth A. (Randall) Showers, age 78, of Madison, passed away on Saturday, Oct. 11, 2014. She was born on Feb. 13, 1936, in Madison, the daughter of Art and Theo Randall. Ruth married Herbert G. Showers on Sept. 13, 1958, in Madison. She graduated from Madison East High School. Ruth worked for the Wisconsin Bureau for the handicapped, Madison Public Schools, MONY in Wisconsin, Kansas, Minnesota and Connecticut, Westfield Companies and part time at Sears after her retirement. She was a longtime fan of Johnny Mathis. Ruth loved her grandchildren and enjoyed hearing about their lives and also had a collection of panda bears. Ruth is survived by a son, David J. (Pamela) Showers of Madison; a daughter, Amy Showers-Stone (Alex Stone) of St. Paul, Minn.; grandchildren, Jill, Andrew, Jessica and Anthony Showers of Madison, and Ian Stone of St. Paul, Minn.; AFS grandchildren, Ariane, Gui, Marmar, César, Rumani and Julian; many nieces and nephews; and granddogs, Duke and Lexi. She was preceded in death by her husband, Herb; and sisters, Marva Storck and Ardith Welsch. Private family graveside services will be held. Burial will be at Forest Hill Cemetery. A special thank you to Agrace Hospice staff for their wonderful care of Ruth these past few months. In lieu of flowers, memorials are suggested in Ruth’s name in care of the family. Online condolences may be made at www.gundersonfh.com.
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peggy nelson
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Dave, Pam, Jill, Andrew, Anthony, Jess,
Our deepest sympathy in the loss of your dear mother, mother-in-law, grandmother ... May the memories keep her close to you now and always ... all our love and support, Peggy, Brian, Dalton and Garrett Nelson
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Gary Streich
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I was very sorry to hear of Ruth's passing. She was married to my cousin Herbert and I haven't seen her since I was very young. She always was very nice to all of us. Best wishes, Gary Streich, Charlotte, NC.
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Daryl Broadbridge
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I loved Ruth's smile. She always had a kind word and looked for the positive even though life had its way of testing her. Ruth was a compassionate and caring person whom I had the pleasure of working with at our two person office on Schroeder Road. She faithfully braved that Beltline every day in her little red Suburu! Ruth and I worked well together but it was more than just work for us, we grew to become friends and shared many good things, sad things and life things. She loved my family, and I love Ruth. The world has lost a light but her love and kindness created light in others which shines on!
Daryl Broadbridge