Ruth was the fifth of eight children born to Harry S. and Sylvia (Hogland) Oliver. She spent her life in Indianapolis, Indiana and was loved by everyone.
Ruth married her first husband Raymond Rawlings in 1913. Her first marriage ended with the death of Raymond in 1920.
Ruth's second marriage was to William "Frank" Arnold on March 28, 1922. Ruth and Frank had four daughters and one son. Both worked hard to provide a loving home for their children. Ruth's world would be struck by tragedy again in 1933 with the death of Frank, only three months after the birth of their youngest child. She was left to raise five children alone during the great depression. No child Ruth knew was left wanting for food or love, whether they were hers or someone else's. Ruth made ends meet by sewing, washing clothes, babysitting and selling baked goods door to door. She was deeply devoted to God and a faithful member of Garfield Christian Church (Indianapolis) her entire life.
Surviving during the depression was not an easy task for the Arnold family but there was always enough to help others. Behind the Arnold house there was a mark placed on a fence post by hobos. That mark let others know this was a good woman where they could get food if they were hungry. Many a man was fed at that back door.
Ruth loved to sew, embroider and crochet. She made many projects for family and friends to enjoy and for the grandchildren and great grandchildren to cherish. Ruth struggled with diabetes during her life and lost a leg due to the illness. Although her life was difficult, she was an exceptional lady. Loved by many. Respected by all. Above all else Ruth Clara Oliver Arnold was a Good Woman.
Ruth married her first husband Raymond Rawlings in 1913. Her first marriage ended with the death of Raymond in 1920.
Ruth's second marriage was to William "Frank" Arnold on March 28, 1922. Ruth and Frank had four daughters and one son. Both worked hard to provide a loving home for their children. Ruth's world would be struck by tragedy again in 1933 with the death of Frank, only three months after the birth of their youngest child. She was left to raise five children alone during the great depression. No child Ruth knew was left wanting for food or love, whether they were hers or someone else's. Ruth made ends meet by sewing, washing clothes, babysitting and selling baked goods door to door. She was deeply devoted to God and a faithful member of Garfield Christian Church (Indianapolis) her entire life.
Surviving during the depression was not an easy task for the Arnold family but there was always enough to help others. Behind the Arnold house there was a mark placed on a fence post by hobos. That mark let others know this was a good woman where they could get food if they were hungry. Many a man was fed at that back door.
Ruth loved to sew, embroider and crochet. She made many projects for family and friends to enjoy and for the grandchildren and great grandchildren to cherish. Ruth struggled with diabetes during her life and lost a leg due to the illness. Although her life was difficult, she was an exceptional lady. Loved by many. Respected by all. Above all else Ruth Clara Oliver Arnold was a Good Woman.
Ruth was the fifth of eight children born to Harry S. and Sylvia (Hogland) Oliver. She spent her life in Indianapolis, Indiana and was loved by everyone.
Ruth married her first husband Raymond Rawlings in 1913. Her first marriage ended with the death of Raymond in 1920.
Ruth's second marriage was to William "Frank" Arnold on March 28, 1922. Ruth and Frank had four daughters and one son. Both worked hard to provide a loving home for their children. Ruth's world would be struck by tragedy again in 1933 with the death of Frank, only three months after the birth of their youngest child. She was left to raise five children alone during the great depression. No child Ruth knew was left wanting for food or love, whether they were hers or someone else's. Ruth made ends meet by sewing, washing clothes, babysitting and selling baked goods door to door. She was deeply devoted to God and a faithful member of Garfield Christian Church (Indianapolis) her entire life.
Surviving during the depression was not an easy task for the Arnold family but there was always enough to help others. Behind the Arnold house there was a mark placed on a fence post by hobos. That mark let others know this was a good woman where they could get food if they were hungry. Many a man was fed at that back door.
Ruth loved to sew, embroider and crochet. She made many projects for family and friends to enjoy and for the grandchildren and great grandchildren to cherish. Ruth struggled with diabetes during her life and lost a leg due to the illness. Although her life was difficult, she was an exceptional lady. Loved by many. Respected by all. Above all else Ruth Clara Oliver Arnold was a Good Woman.
Ruth married her first husband Raymond Rawlings in 1913. Her first marriage ended with the death of Raymond in 1920.
Ruth's second marriage was to William "Frank" Arnold on March 28, 1922. Ruth and Frank had four daughters and one son. Both worked hard to provide a loving home for their children. Ruth's world would be struck by tragedy again in 1933 with the death of Frank, only three months after the birth of their youngest child. She was left to raise five children alone during the great depression. No child Ruth knew was left wanting for food or love, whether they were hers or someone else's. Ruth made ends meet by sewing, washing clothes, babysitting and selling baked goods door to door. She was deeply devoted to God and a faithful member of Garfield Christian Church (Indianapolis) her entire life.
Surviving during the depression was not an easy task for the Arnold family but there was always enough to help others. Behind the Arnold house there was a mark placed on a fence post by hobos. That mark let others know this was a good woman where they could get food if they were hungry. Many a man was fed at that back door.
Ruth loved to sew, embroider and crochet. She made many projects for family and friends to enjoy and for the grandchildren and great grandchildren to cherish. Ruth struggled with diabetes during her life and lost a leg due to the illness. Although her life was difficult, she was an exceptional lady. Loved by many. Respected by all. Above all else Ruth Clara Oliver Arnold was a Good Woman.
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