Joyce C. Ruff, wonderful wife, mother, and grandmother, has gone to a better place. She died November 30, 2000, following a serious illness.
She was born Feb. 2, 1928 in Salt Lake City to Leland S. and Jeanette Crane. She graduated from East High School in Salt Lake and attended the University of Utah. She married W. Garth Ruff Jan. 12, 1947 and they enjoyed almost 54 years toge-ther raising a family.
Joyce was a wo-man of great kind-ness and grace who loved all children--especially her grandchildren. Joyce was affiliated with PEO Chapter S, Salt Lake City and Mizpah #5 Order of Eastern Star. She enjoyed traveling with her family and sewing, as well as her church and a long list of friends.
She is survived by her husband, W. Garth Ruff; children, Mark Ruff (Margee), Ronald Ruff (Jenifer), Alison Nicholson (Nate), Janie Ruff; grandchildren, Michael Ruff, Jim Ruff, Jennie, Andrew and Meredith Ruff, Steven and Ryan Nicholson; stepmother, Mabel C. Crane; brothers and sisters, Robert Lierley, Norma Holt, Carol Ashman, DeAnne Tidlund, Linda Anderson, Dennis Crane. Preceded in death by her oldest son, Steven G. Ruff. We know she is now reunited with him and others who are dear to her.
A memorial service will be held Tuesday Dec 5, 1 p.m. at Wasatch Presbyterian Church, 1626 S. 1700 E, Salt Lake City. Friends may call at the church between 11:30 a.m. and 12:30 p.m.
In lieu of flowers, the family requests memorial gifts to Wasatch Presbyterian Church's children and youth programs or Utah Children.