Ruth passed away at St. Peter’s Hospital in Helena, MT on August 12th. She was 79 years old.
Ruth was born May 25, 1934 in White Sulphur Springs, MT to Ann and Roy Matthew. She married James Edward (Ed) Teller on June 9, 1951 in White Sulphur Springs. He preceded her in death on September 19, 2006.
Ruth worked various jobs while living in White Sulphur Springs: She cooked at the Rainbow Café for many years and later was a clerk at Peterson’s Hardware. She finished her career working for Dr. Alice Stoddard as a dental assistant.
She enjoyed league bowling for the T&T Trucking team for 18 years. She was also very talented at knitting and crocheting.
Surviving Ruth are her daughters, Debbie (Clint) Tew of Townsend, Sandi (John) Clay of East Helena, MT and Kim (Chuck) Lipes of Helena, MT; brothers, Gary Hubenthal of White Sulphur Springs and Richard (Art) Wirth of Butte, MT; 5 grandchildren, five great-grandchildren and several nieces and nephews.
Preceding her in death are her parents; her sister, Francis Skerritt; her brother, Larry (Bumpy) Hubenthal, and her step-father Charlie Hubenthal.
Visitation will take place from 1:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. Saturday, August 17, 2013 at Stevenson Wilke Funeral Home, 212 Broadway, Townsend, MT and from 1:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. Sunday, August 18, 2013 at Stevenson Wilke Funeral Home, 103 Garfield, White Sulphur Springs, MT. A funeral service will be held at 2:00 p.m. Monday, August 19, 2013 at the American Lutheran Church in White Sulphur Springs with a graveside service to follow the funeral service at Mayn Cemetery. A reception will be at the senior center following the graveside service. Memorials in Ruth’s name are suggested to an organization of the donor’s choice.
Service Schedule
Viewing
1:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Saturday August 17, 2013
Stevenson Wilke Funeral Home
212 Broadway Street
Townsend, MT 59644
Visitation
1:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m.
Sunday August 18, 2013
Stevenson Wilke Funeral Home
103 E. Garfield
White Sulphur Springs, MT 59645
Funeral Service
2:00 p.m.
Monday August 19, 2013
American Lutheran Church
White Sulphur Springs, MT 59645
Burial
Following the funeral service
Monday August 19, 2013
Mayn Cemetery
White Sulphur Springs, MT 59645
Reception
Following the Burial
Monday August 19, 2013
White Sulphur Springs Senior Center
White Sulphur Springs, MT 59645
Service Schedule
Viewing
1:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Saturday August 17, 2013
Stevenson Wilke Funeral Home
212 Broadway Street
Townsend, MT 59644
Visitation
1:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m.
Sunday August 18, 2013
Stevenson Wilke Funeral Home
103 E. Garfield
White Sulphur Springs, MT 59645
Funeral Service
2:00 p.m.
Monday August 19, 2013
American Lutheran Church
White Sulphur Springs, MT 59645
Burial
Following the funeral service
Monday August 19, 2013
Mayn Cemetery
White Sulphur Springs, MT 59645
Reception
Following the Burial
Monday August 19, 2013
White Sulphur Springs Senior Center
White Sulphur Springs, MT 59645
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Susan Reed Sabol says
Debbie and Family,
I am sorry to hear of the passing of your Mom. God Bless
Barb Teague Cole says
Sorry to hear of Ruthie’s passing, she was always a fun-loving, positive lady. One of the first people I knew in WSS in 1970.
Tim and Linda Holm says
We are going to miss Aunt Ruth….She always had great stories that made us laugh. She was quite a lady and will be missed. Our thoughts and prayers are with the family.
Linda Culler says
Ruthie was a rare person that lit up the room when she entered. She never knew a stranger..and always left everyone laughing. Her love for her family was so evident in every conversation! She was quite a lady! Love and prayers to all.
Frank Haynes says
I went all the way through school with Ruth. She was a very good friend and a very friendly person. We hope to see her in the “New World”.
My wife, Dorothy Hurst also was well acquainted with Ruthie.
Scott & Pam (Teller) Petersen says
I didn’t get to say my goodbyes Aunt Ruthie but I hope you know how much I loved you. Your laugh and your sense of humor will be missed. We will miss you deeply.
Love you lots,
Scott & Pam
Arlana Welch says
Ruth always made me smile no matter what was going on. She will be missed and my thots /prayers are with you.