Lt. Commander Ruth E. (Barrow) Bar
September 21, 1951 - April 20, 2018
Obituary
STOUGHTON- Lt. Commander Ruth Ellen (Barrow) Bar age 66, of Stoughton, was called home on Friday, April 20, 2018, at Agrace HospiceCare in Fitchburg. She was born on Sept. 21, 1951, in Annapolis, MD to the late Rear Admiral Winford Welborn and Elizabeth Perkins Barrow. Ruth’s devotion to her family and her firm belief in God supported her through life and ultimately gave her peace at the time God called her home. Ruth married her best friend, Douglas Jude Bar, on April 25, 1981, in Annapolis, MD at the United States Naval Academy where Ruth was stationed as a Navy nurse. Through a life of dedication to her country, her passion in nursing, and love for her family, she demonstrated absolute grace and grit and was a true disciple of Christ. Ruth loved traveling with her family, exploring nature through camping and kayaking, and singing with her husband in the church choir and leading church hymns together. Ruth is survived by her husband of 36 years, Douglas Jude Bar; daughter, Kristin (Charles) Willcutt of Mount Horeb, Wis; son, Brian (Jess) Bar of Alexandria, VA; grandson, Henry; sisters, Elizabeth (Charles) Payling-Wright of McLean, VA, and Mary (Brad) Jones of Rexford, NY; and several cousins, nieces, and nephews. Funeral services will be held at EVANSVILLE UNITED METHODIST CHURCH, 21 S Madison St. Evansville, Wis. at 11 a.m., on Friday, April 27, 2018, with the Rev. Norman Bude presiding. A luncheon will be held at the church, immediately following the service. A private burial with military honors will be held at Town of Dunn Burying Ground. Visitation will be held at GUNDERSON STOUGHTON FUNERAL AND CREMATION CARE, 1358 Hwy. 51 at Jackson St. Stoughton, from 4 p.m. until 7:30 p.m., on Thursday, April 26, 2018, with a prayer service beginning at 7:30 p.m., and also at the church from 10 a.m. until the time of the service on Friday. The family would like to thank the Agrace Hospice staff for their love and care for Ruth in her final days with us. Online condolences may be made at www.gundersonfh.com.
Gunderson Stoughton
Funeral & Cremation Care
1358 Hwy. 51 Stoughton
608-873-4590
Events
Visitation
Thu Apr 26, 2018 @ 4:00 PM - 7:30 PM CDT
Gunderson Funeral and Cremation Care - Stoughton • 1358 Hwy 51, P.O. Box 96, Stoughton, WI 53589
Visitation
Fri Apr 27, 2018 @ 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM CDT
Evansville United Methodist Church • 21 S. Madison St., Evansville, WI 53536
Service
Fri Apr 27, 2018 @ 11:00 AM CDT
Evansville United Methodist Church • 21 S. Madison St., Evansville, WI 53536
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Memories
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Louise Stout
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Ruth was a gentle and loving soul. Her love for her family was evident every day. I was fortunate to have her as a coworker and friend. Her positive caring spirit will be a wonderful addition to the universe of souls she now joins!
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Mary Anne Bar
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Ruth had true class, she will be greatly missed.
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Doug and Debbie Bradley
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Doug and children we just heard about Ruth's passing and we are very saddened. Remember the awesome times you had together and great times singing. We know she is in heaven with Jesus. With all of our love from Tucson Arizona Doug and Debbie Bradley
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Jackson T. Cole
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I've known the Barrow family since 1961, and am saddened to hear of Ruth's passing in April. I had heard several years ago from her parents that she was under some treatment regimen. I know RAdm and Mrs Barrow was proud of her service as a Navy nurse.
Condolences to her family, Elizabeth and family, and Mary and family.