The Red Cloud Chief - 8/29/1974 P. 4
RUHAMA A. STEWART
Mother:
The blessing that in blessing lies. These didst thou know, true heart and wise. Now God hath added, last and best. The sudden glad surprise of rest.
Born December 8, 1891 at Strang, Nebraska, the daughter of John E. Rakestraw and Mary Elsizabeth Bell, and passed away August 6, 1974, at Red Cloud, at the age of 83. She grew up in Strang, graduating with the class of 1910, going on to a business course at Peru State College.
February 18th Ruhama married Arthur B. Stewart, this union was blessed with 4 children, 2 sons, Percy Arthur and Duane Robert, both died as infants, and 2 daughters, Shirley Elizabeth and Wanda Lee.
The Stewarts spent the first year of their marriage at Ayr, Nebraska then moving to a farm at Belvidere, Nebraska, where 3 of their children were born. Later moving to Alexandria, Nebraska and during the World War II moved to Independence, Missouri. Missing their many friends and family they returned to Alexandria where they built a new home, together they took great pride in their home, in beautifying its surroundings by Ruhama's flowers, their bountiful garden and well kept lawns, enjoying frequent visits from their neighbors, many friends and families. Her hands were always busy creatively as she left many beautiful pieces of embroidery work for her family and friends to enjoy.
Ruhama was a member of Alexandria's Rebekah Lodge No. 205 and received her 25 year pin January 31, 1955.
Together Ruhama and Arthur were baptized in the Waldo Baptist Church in Independence, Missouri sharing their Christian faith.
Her parents, 2 infant sons, her husband and 1 brother preceded her in death. She is survived by her 2 daughters, Shirley Elizabeth Barta and Wanda Lee Pasmore, her sons-in-law, Robert G. Barta of Red Cloud, and Bill L. Pasmore of Monett, Missouri, 3 grandsons, Terry L. Pasmore of Florida, Craig L. Pasmore of Peirce City, Missouri, Dr. Richard A. Barta of Independence, Kansas. One granddaughter Kiley Kay Korf of McCook, her 4 great grandchildren, Darin S. and Travis R. Barta, Curt Pasmore and Jennifer Lynn Korf, many neieces and nephews, other relatives and friends.
Prayer services were held at the Simonson Funeral Home in Red Cloud August 9, 1974. Graveside services and interment at the Harmony Cemetery at Bruning, Nebraska with Pastor John Bender officiating.
RUHAMA A. STEWART
Mother:
The blessing that in blessing lies. These didst thou know, true heart and wise. Now God hath added, last and best. The sudden glad surprise of rest.
Born December 8, 1891 at Strang, Nebraska, the daughter of John E. Rakestraw and Mary Elsizabeth Bell, and passed away August 6, 1974, at Red Cloud, at the age of 83. She grew up in Strang, graduating with the class of 1910, going on to a business course at Peru State College.
February 18th Ruhama married Arthur B. Stewart, this union was blessed with 4 children, 2 sons, Percy Arthur and Duane Robert, both died as infants, and 2 daughters, Shirley Elizabeth and Wanda Lee.
The Stewarts spent the first year of their marriage at Ayr, Nebraska then moving to a farm at Belvidere, Nebraska, where 3 of their children were born. Later moving to Alexandria, Nebraska and during the World War II moved to Independence, Missouri. Missing their many friends and family they returned to Alexandria where they built a new home, together they took great pride in their home, in beautifying its surroundings by Ruhama's flowers, their bountiful garden and well kept lawns, enjoying frequent visits from their neighbors, many friends and families. Her hands were always busy creatively as she left many beautiful pieces of embroidery work for her family and friends to enjoy.
Ruhama was a member of Alexandria's Rebekah Lodge No. 205 and received her 25 year pin January 31, 1955.
Together Ruhama and Arthur were baptized in the Waldo Baptist Church in Independence, Missouri sharing their Christian faith.
Her parents, 2 infant sons, her husband and 1 brother preceded her in death. She is survived by her 2 daughters, Shirley Elizabeth Barta and Wanda Lee Pasmore, her sons-in-law, Robert G. Barta of Red Cloud, and Bill L. Pasmore of Monett, Missouri, 3 grandsons, Terry L. Pasmore of Florida, Craig L. Pasmore of Peirce City, Missouri, Dr. Richard A. Barta of Independence, Kansas. One granddaughter Kiley Kay Korf of McCook, her 4 great grandchildren, Darin S. and Travis R. Barta, Curt Pasmore and Jennifer Lynn Korf, many neieces and nephews, other relatives and friends.
Prayer services were held at the Simonson Funeral Home in Red Cloud August 9, 1974. Graveside services and interment at the Harmony Cemetery at Bruning, Nebraska with Pastor John Bender officiating.
The Red Cloud Chief - 8/29/1974 P. 4
RUHAMA A. STEWART
Mother:
The blessing that in blessing lies. These didst thou know, true heart and wise. Now God hath added, last and best. The sudden glad surprise of rest.
Born December 8, 1891 at Strang, Nebraska, the daughter of John E. Rakestraw and Mary Elsizabeth Bell, and passed away August 6, 1974, at Red Cloud, at the age of 83. She grew up in Strang, graduating with the class of 1910, going on to a business course at Peru State College.
February 18th Ruhama married Arthur B. Stewart, this union was blessed with 4 children, 2 sons, Percy Arthur and Duane Robert, both died as infants, and 2 daughters, Shirley Elizabeth and Wanda Lee.
The Stewarts spent the first year of their marriage at Ayr, Nebraska then moving to a farm at Belvidere, Nebraska, where 3 of their children were born. Later moving to Alexandria, Nebraska and during the World War II moved to Independence, Missouri. Missing their many friends and family they returned to Alexandria where they built a new home, together they took great pride in their home, in beautifying its surroundings by Ruhama's flowers, their bountiful garden and well kept lawns, enjoying frequent visits from their neighbors, many friends and families. Her hands were always busy creatively as she left many beautiful pieces of embroidery work for her family and friends to enjoy.
Ruhama was a member of Alexandria's Rebekah Lodge No. 205 and received her 25 year pin January 31, 1955.
Together Ruhama and Arthur were baptized in the Waldo Baptist Church in Independence, Missouri sharing their Christian faith.
Her parents, 2 infant sons, her husband and 1 brother preceded her in death. She is survived by her 2 daughters, Shirley Elizabeth Barta and Wanda Lee Pasmore, her sons-in-law, Robert G. Barta of Red Cloud, and Bill L. Pasmore of Monett, Missouri, 3 grandsons, Terry L. Pasmore of Florida, Craig L. Pasmore of Peirce City, Missouri, Dr. Richard A. Barta of Independence, Kansas. One granddaughter Kiley Kay Korf of McCook, her 4 great grandchildren, Darin S. and Travis R. Barta, Curt Pasmore and Jennifer Lynn Korf, many neieces and nephews, other relatives and friends.
Prayer services were held at the Simonson Funeral Home in Red Cloud August 9, 1974. Graveside services and interment at the Harmony Cemetery at Bruning, Nebraska with Pastor John Bender officiating.
RUHAMA A. STEWART
Mother:
The blessing that in blessing lies. These didst thou know, true heart and wise. Now God hath added, last and best. The sudden glad surprise of rest.
Born December 8, 1891 at Strang, Nebraska, the daughter of John E. Rakestraw and Mary Elsizabeth Bell, and passed away August 6, 1974, at Red Cloud, at the age of 83. She grew up in Strang, graduating with the class of 1910, going on to a business course at Peru State College.
February 18th Ruhama married Arthur B. Stewart, this union was blessed with 4 children, 2 sons, Percy Arthur and Duane Robert, both died as infants, and 2 daughters, Shirley Elizabeth and Wanda Lee.
The Stewarts spent the first year of their marriage at Ayr, Nebraska then moving to a farm at Belvidere, Nebraska, where 3 of their children were born. Later moving to Alexandria, Nebraska and during the World War II moved to Independence, Missouri. Missing their many friends and family they returned to Alexandria where they built a new home, together they took great pride in their home, in beautifying its surroundings by Ruhama's flowers, their bountiful garden and well kept lawns, enjoying frequent visits from their neighbors, many friends and families. Her hands were always busy creatively as she left many beautiful pieces of embroidery work for her family and friends to enjoy.
Ruhama was a member of Alexandria's Rebekah Lodge No. 205 and received her 25 year pin January 31, 1955.
Together Ruhama and Arthur were baptized in the Waldo Baptist Church in Independence, Missouri sharing their Christian faith.
Her parents, 2 infant sons, her husband and 1 brother preceded her in death. She is survived by her 2 daughters, Shirley Elizabeth Barta and Wanda Lee Pasmore, her sons-in-law, Robert G. Barta of Red Cloud, and Bill L. Pasmore of Monett, Missouri, 3 grandsons, Terry L. Pasmore of Florida, Craig L. Pasmore of Peirce City, Missouri, Dr. Richard A. Barta of Independence, Kansas. One granddaughter Kiley Kay Korf of McCook, her 4 great grandchildren, Darin S. and Travis R. Barta, Curt Pasmore and Jennifer Lynn Korf, many neieces and nephews, other relatives and friends.
Prayer services were held at the Simonson Funeral Home in Red Cloud August 9, 1974. Graveside services and interment at the Harmony Cemetery at Bruning, Nebraska with Pastor John Bender officiating.
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