Delta resident Lillian “Ruth” Falk slipped away to her heavenly home Sunday, June 14, 2020 from her daughter’s home in Delta, Colorado. She was 87 years old.
A graveside service will be held 1:00pm, Wednesday, June 17, 2020 at Delta City Cemetery in Delta, Colorado.
Lillian Ruth Bunn was born November 15, 1932 to Joseph A. and Lillian R. (White) Bunn in Johnstown, Nebraska. She was the seventh born of eight children. Ruth graduated from Newell High School, South Dakota.
On January 31, 1954 Ruth married Marvin Leonard Falk in Newell, South Dakota. To this union two children were born - a daughter, Rochelle and a son, Wade. The couple established their home in Rapid City, South Dakota then moved to Thompson Falls, Montana in 1966. For twelve years Ruth worked at the Thompson Falls First State Bank of Montana beginning as a secretary and retiring as Vice President of the Branch in 1983. The couple moved to Delta from Thompson Falls, Montana in 1991 to enjoy retirement without heavy snowfalls. Together they enjoyed bowling, golfing, and horseshoes. Marvin and Ruth had the honor of sharing 65 years of love and marriage before Marvin passed away November 6, 2019.
Through her life Ruth enjoyed reading, crocheting, knitting, quilting, oil painting and a variety of other handicrafts. She treasured going to church and boldly singing out the cherished old hymns.
Ruth is survived by her daughter, Rochelle Erhart and son-in-law Dennis; her younger brother, Dwight Bunn and wife Gwen; grandson, Jason Erhart (Heather) and great-grandchildren, Isaac, Elijah, and Emsley; granddaughter Amber Elmaghraby (Ahmed) and great-granchildren, Jacobah, Kalilah, and Atreyah.
Ruth was preceded in death by her husband Marvin, her son Wade, parents, a brother, and five sisters.
Arrangements are under the care and direction of Taylor Funeral Service and Crematory.
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