My blogging has slowed down since we’ve settled down. But I still have so much I want to share – and this one has taken me a few months to finalize! My mother-in-law was such a huge blessing to her family. She was so humble, she never would have wanted us to share her life story. But it is an important one and for the sake of her grandchildren and great grandchildren, her story needs to be told and re-told!
Obituary for Ruth A. Brunner Lees
Ruth A. (Brunner) Lees, 98, formerly of North Huntingdon, Pennsylvania died Thursday, June 20, 2019, in Mount Vernon, IL. She was born March 17, 1921 in West Newton, a daughter of the late Walter and Minnie Louise (Huber) Brunner and was also preceded in death by her husband Earl Lees, and siblings Rosella “Posey” Fulmer and Warren H. Brunner. Ruth graduated from Westmoreland Hospital School of Nursing in 1943 and served in the Army Nursing Corps during WWII serving as a Lieutenant. She worked as a private duty nurse after the war. She was active with her late husband in the 9th Infantry Division Reunion Group and was a Red Cross volunteer for over 45 years. Ruth was a professing Christian and humble follower of Jesus Christ. She demonstrated her faith in daily practical help to those around her. She was a member of…
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So sorry for your loss 🙏🏻
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Thank you! As hard as it was, it was a relief knowing she was no longer living as she never wanted to live! But she was kind and gracious to the end! I didn’t add that in and need to! An AMAZING woman!
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A beautiful tribute, ❤ What a lovely woman, so sorry for your lost but happy you'll be together again.
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Amen!!! Her legacy is evident in our daily lives! We were so blessed and are grateful we will be reunited!
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[…] wonderful long life – but our family needs her. And Bill, he still has waves of grief at his mom’s passing last June. Mother’s hold such a special place in our hearts. We both feel and share in our […]
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