Ruth D. Carver August 5, 1914 February 3, 2011Ruth Carver passed away peacefully in her bed Thursday at age 96.She was the second child born to James and Susan Dunstan in Devoran, Cornwall, England. After coming to the United States she and her older sister, Jane, were orphaned and lived with relatives in Ogden. She attended Ogden City Schools and graduated from Ogden High School. She worked as a secretary at Pingree and Wasatch Elementary schools. Later she worked at the Ogden City Schools District Office in the payroll department.She was a member of the First Presbyterian Church for 70 years and volunteered for over 20 years in the office. She was a member of PEO / Chapter M for sixty five years.She loved her grandchildren and always had an ample supply of animal crackers and snacks ready for them. She also loved her roses.She is survived by Mrs. Gary R. Keller (Louise), Mrs. Harold L. Morrill (Ruth Ann ) and Mrs. Kerry Gifford (Clara). She loved her family and was deeply devoted to her grandchildren; Mike Keller, Lori Mendosa, Susie Fasching, David Keller, Andy Agren, John Agren, Mark Agren, Nate Agren, Jenny Dandoy, and Annette Wiese; her 35 great grandchildren from ages 22 years to 6 months; her three nephews; and seven Morrill grandchildren. She was a widow for 52 years. She was preceded by the death of her dear husband, John Edward Carver and by her sister , Jane Smith. They loved and supported each other throughout their lives. She was also preceded in death by one great grandchild.A viewing will be held Monday evening, February 7, from 6 to 8 pm., at Leavitts Mortuary (836-36th Street, Ogden). Funeral services will be held at the First Presbyterian Church, (880 28th St. Ogden) on February 8th at 2 pm. with a viewing for one hour prior to the services. Interment will be at Leavitts Aultorest Memorial Park and Mausoleum.In lieu of flowers please donate to the Shriners Children Hospital or the charity of your choice.Online condolences may be sent to the family at www.leavittsmortuary.com.
Visitation Information
Date: Tuesday, February 8, 2011
Time: 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm
First Presbyterian Church
Address: 880 28th Street , , Ogden, UT,
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Service Information
Date: Tuesday, February 8, 2011
Time: 2:00 pm -
First Presbyterian Church
Address: 880 28th Street , , Ogden, UT,
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