Ruth Hunsaker, age 89 of Townsend, passed away peacefully Tuesday evening on April 5, 2016 at her home.
Ruth was born in Hyde Park, Utah to Edwin and Eda Hansen on November 21, 1926 and was the 3rd of 6 children. She met dad, Dan Hunsaker, at the dentist office while she was working as a dental assistant. They married in Elko, Nevada on Valentine’s Day in 1948 and shared 68 years of marriage together. She enjoyed quilting, sewing, jig saw puzzles, writing poems for the family and later, when she found technology, she loved the computer. She surfed the WEB, had e-mail with family and friends and played numerous computer games. She finished high school early and went to work in support of the war effort as the work force was being sent to war. Her most important job in life was being a homemaker and raising her eight children.
Ruth was a member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints. Dad and her were married in the Billings Temple and sealed for time and eternity on June 30, 2012.
Ruth was preceded in death by her parents, Edwin and Eda; her brothers, Omer, Jay and Jerry; her sister-in-law Ruth Hansen; and her son, Delbert Jay, who passed 5 months ago. She is survived by sisters, Alene Hansen and Toni Pray of Utah and sister-in-law, Kathy Hansen of Rexburg, Idaho; her husband of 68 years, Dan Jex, and her seven remaining children: Jex, Linda Campbell (Don Plymale), Jeanie Davis, Dixie (Vince) Hoff, daughter-in-law Joan Hunsaker, and Tracy (Mauri) Hunsaker all of Townsend, MT;Deedee (Arnold) Lamb of Plymouth, Utah and Holly (Troy) Cook of Park City, MT. She is also survived by 23 grandchildren; 43 great-grandchildren; and 2 great-great grandchildren to be born late July and early August; and numerous nephew and nieces.
The family will receive friends from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. on Friday, April 8th at the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, 916 Broadway, Townsend. Viewing will be from 10:00 a.m. with a funeral service to begin at 11:00 a.m. on Saturday, April 9th at the church. Burial will take place at Deep Creek Cemetery following the funeral service. A reception will follow the burial in the fellowship hall of the church.
In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the charity of your choice. Please visit below to offer a condolence to the family or to share a memory of Ruth.
Service Schedule
Family Receiving Friends
6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.
Friday April 8, 2016
Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints
916 Broadway Street
Townsend, Montana 59644
Viewing
10:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m.
Sunday April 10, 2016
Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints
916 Broadway Street
Townsend, Montana 59644
Funeral Service
11:00 a.m.
Saturday April 9, 2016
Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints
916 Broadway Street
Townsend, Montana 59644
Burial
Following the Funeral Service
Saturday April 9, 2016
Deep Creek Cemetery
Townsend, Montana 59644
Reception
Following the Burial
Saturday April 9, 2016
Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints
916 Broadway Street
Townsend, Montana 59644
Service Schedule
Family Receiving Friends
6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.
Friday April 8, 2016
Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints
916 Broadway Street
Townsend, Montana 59644
Viewing
10:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m.
Sunday April 10, 2016
Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints
916 Broadway Street
Townsend, Montana 59644
Funeral Service
11:00 a.m.
Saturday April 9, 2016
Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints
916 Broadway Street
Townsend, Montana 59644
Burial
Following the Funeral Service
Saturday April 9, 2016
Deep Creek Cemetery
Townsend, Montana 59644
Reception
Following the Burial
Saturday April 9, 2016
Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints
916 Broadway Street
Townsend, Montana 59644
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Linda campbell says
Oh momma I can’t imagine my life without you. You were are rock, our glue. Please keep an eye on us, we still need you. Love you so much, linda
Art Graham says
To my great classmate Jex. I send my condolences to you and family on your mom’s passing. She lived a great and long life; still, having our mom pass is a difficult time. My thoughts are with you as you work through the void and sorrow of her passing,
Your baby Girl Holly says
Hey Mom, Thank you so much for being with me through so many years of learning in the school of hard knocks and also in the titled schools with all my term papers and words to spell. You were a joy to have as a friend and you always seemed to give me the best advice: “Never under estimate the power of a sincere prayer. and Do what you know is best.” I have no sadness Mom, cause I know you are happy and without pain and you can hear what we are laughing at now. I will miss you, I’ll miss seeing you and giving you a hug and a kiss and hearing you say back to me, “I love you too.” You will be always in my thoughts and my heart. Tell Grandma & Grandpa Hansen hello for me. I love you.