Ruth L. Clark
August 1, 1921 - December 28, 2008
Ruth L. Clark, age 87, of Albia, died Sunday December 28, 2008, at Oakwood Nursing and Rehabilitation Center in Albia, Iowa. Ruth was born August 1, 1921 in Jericho, Missouri to Marion and Florence (Hicks) Barker. She attended school and graduated from Jordon High School. Ruth worked as the Office Manager at the Monroe County Hospital until she retired. Ruth enjoyed cooking, housework, and watching ballgames, especially Iowa Hawkeye basketball. Ruth is survived by three children, Donna Clark of Des Moines, Dee Clark of Albia, and J.D. Clark and his wife Gene of Albia; five grandchildren, Chris Winder, Melissa Peterson and her husband Merrill, David Clark, Kristan Stephens and her husband Jeff, Kandace Kamerick and her husband Joe; eight great grandchildren, Dani and Dalton Peterson, Cody Clark, Bryan Stephens, Cassie Purdy, Adam, Andy, and Brenna Stephens, Ruth is also survived by one sister, Mary Schmidt and many nieces and nephews. Ruth is preceded in death by her parents, Marion and Florence; one brother, Rowland, one sister, Deanie, one grandson, Kevin and one great grandson, Skylar.
Ruth L. Clark, age 87, of Albia, died Sunday December 28, 2008, at Oakwood Nursing and Rehabilitation Center in Albia, Iowa. Ruth was born August 1, 1921 in Jericho, Missouri to Marion and Florence (Hicks) Barker. She attended school and graduated... View Obituary & Service Information