Ruth Ann Jay
January 13, 1942 - December 08, 2018
Obituary
MADISON-Ruth Ann Jay, age 76, of Madison, passed away on Saturday, Dec. 8, 2018, at Meriter Hospital. She was born on Jan. 13, 1942, in LaCrosse, the daughter of Joseph and Dorothy (Tulius) Hoesley. Ruth graduated from Aquinas High School, LaCrosse in 1960, and later received her LPN Certificate from MATC. Ruth worked as an LPN and Specialty Care Coordinator for Meriter Hospital until her retirement in 2011. She was a member of St. Dennis Catholic Church, Red Hat Society, Beta Sigma Phi Kappa Master Sorority, Wisconsin Chamber Orchestra, Olbrich Botanical Gardens, Metropolitan Women’s Club and McFarland Curling Club. Ruth loved to read and volunteered for many different organizations throughout the years. She enjoyed visiting with friends, shopping, trying out new restaurants, golfing, playing cards with her Bridge club, going to movies and going to the Wisconsin Film Festival every year with her friend, Monica. Ruth was an excellent cook and had over 300 cookbooks. Mostly, she cherished spending time with her family and friends. Ruth is survived by her husband, John; son, Steven (Lynnette) Jay; daughter, Stacey Larson; grandchildren, Danielle (Adam) Goetz, Christine Jay and Jack Larson; great-grandchild, Natalie Grace Goetz; brother, Joseph (Rita) Hoesley, Jr.; sisters, Jacqueline (George) Horihan and Charlotte (Jim DeBauche) Bottcher; and many other relatives and friends. She was preceded in death by her parents. Funeral Service will be held at GUNDERSON EAST FUNERAL AND CREMATION CARE, 5203 Monona Dr., Madison, at noon on Saturday, Dec. 15, 2018. Visitation will be held at the funeral home from 10 a.m. until the time of the service on Saturday. Memorials may be made to the American Cancer Society or Beta Sigma Phi Kappa Master Sorority, for benevolence in Ruth Ann’s name. The family wishes to thank Dr. David Hei, Karen Husby-Moore and the staff at UW Carbone Cancer Center for all of their wonderful care and support given to Ruth and her family. Online condolences may be made at www.gundersonfh.com.
Gunderson East
Funeral & Cremation Care
5203 Monona Drive
608-221-5420
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Visitation
Sat Dec 15, 2018 @ 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM CDT
Gunderson Funeral and Cremation Care - Madison • 5203 Monona Drive, Madison, WI 53716
Service
Sat Dec 15, 2018 @ 12:00 PM CDT
Gunderson Funeral and Cremation Care - Madison • 5203 Monona Drive, Madison, WI 53716
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Marla Johnson
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Ruthie, your spirit will be sorely missed. I have wonderful, vivid memories of laughing to the point of tears with you, especially listening to your stories. I know you loved your family dearly and my heart goes out to them.
Peace,
Marla
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Sue Morschhauser
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Ruthie was someone who made you laugh. She was such a wonderful person., so caring and kind. I will truly miss this lady. I knew her through golf, Sorority and Red Hats and she has left her mark on all those who knew her. My deepest sympathy goes out to her family. Sue Morschhauser
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Teri Thompson
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I met Ruthie while working at MHH. She was such a sweetie and was always working hard with and for her patient's. Rest In Peace Ruthie.
Love ya.
Teri Berry
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Danielle
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To a woman who was unlike any other. One of the most beautiful souls and kindest heart. My grandmother was a storybook perfect grandmother and will be missed dearly. From our shopping trips, watching Barney as a child, to our phone calls and chatting about your great granddaughter. She absolutely loved her and couldn’t wait to meet her. We love you grandma. Thank you for everything you’ve done for us. We will miss you so much 💕
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Jan Hartwig
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Ruth Ann, I just don't know what to say. I never saw you without a smile. You were the epitome of sorority to me - always involved and I know you loved your "sisters." I'm sorry you're gone, but will keep my memories of you close to my heart. Your family has my deepest sympathies. I am thy sister, Jan
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Donna Frederick
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Ruthie, You always had a positive outlook to everything we talked about weather it was good or bad. Your sense of hummer was endless. I know your family is very lucky because you where always there for all of them and didn't skip a beet being involved with everything. I pray for your family to be at peace now knowing you lived life to it's fullest when you could. Your memories will live on in many of us. Rest in peace my friend. Love Donna Frederick