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RUTH ADAMS M.D. June 12, 1917 - December 16, 2005 Of Oakland, California, died on December 16, 2005 at Kaiser Medical Center in Oakland, She was 88 years old. Born in Cleveland, Ohio, the daughter of George Dana Adams and Pearl (Bittle), Ruth grew up in the Cleveland area. She graduated from Wellesley College in 1939 with a bachelor's degree in art history. After graduation, she worked for a short time as a research assistant at Wellesley College and at the Museum of Fine Arts in Boston. While working at the museum, she decided to take flying lessons and earned her pilot's license.
During World War II, when the call went out for women pilots to ferry fighter planes, Ruth applied to and was accepted into Class 44-W-2 of the W.A.S.P. (Women Airforce Service Pilots) program. She flew fighter planes across the United States mainland until the end of the War, an accomplishment for which she was deservedly proud. After the War, she worked as an electrical technician in New York City before enrolling at New York Medical College.
She put herself through medical school and completed a residency in psychiatry. For many years she continued her studies in psychiatry at the William Alanson White Psychiatric Institute in New York City. As a psychiatrist, she developed a private practice in New York City and had many devoted patients. In addition she served as a psychiatrist for the Youth Authority of the City of New York, examining disturbed young people and making recommendations for their treatment. Dr. Adams moved to California in the early 1970's, where her sister Margaret Adams Schmidt and family lived. Both Margaret Schmidt and Ruth's younger sister, Jeanne Adams, predeceased her. Settling in Oakland, Ruth served as a psychiatrist for the Alameda County emergency juvenile psychiatric facility doing work similar to her assignment in New York City.
After retiring in 1988, she pursued her earlier interest in art, working in various media. Dr. Adams died at Kaiser Medical Center in Oakland, four weeks after a massive stroke. She is survived by her cousin, Elizabeth Crahan of Elk, California and her niece Margaret Miller of Tampa, Florida, as well as by her nephews John Acker of Anacortes, Washington; Steven Acker of Albion, California; and Charles Acker of Elk, California. In addition, she will be greatly missed by her family and many friends. Memorial contributions may be made to Wellesley Centers for Women at Wellesley College, 106 Central Street, Wellesley, MA 02481. A memorial gathering is being planned.
Published in Oakland Tribune on Dec. 29, 2005.
RUTH ADAMS M.D. June 12, 1917 - December 16, 2005 Of Oakland, California, died on December 16, 2005 at Kaiser Medical Center in Oakland, She was 88 years old. Born in Cleveland, Ohio, the daughter of George Dana Adams and Pearl (Bittle), Ruth grew up in the Cleveland area. She graduated from Wellesley College in 1939 with a bachelor's degree in art history. After graduation, she worked for a short time as a research assistant at Wellesley College and at the Museum of Fine Arts in Boston. While working at the museum, she decided to take flying lessons and earned her pilot's license.
During World War II, when the call went out for women pilots to ferry fighter planes, Ruth applied to and was accepted into Class 44-W-2 of the W.A.S.P. (Women Airforce Service Pilots) program. She flew fighter planes across the United States mainland until the end of the War, an accomplishment for which she was deservedly proud. After the War, she worked as an electrical technician in New York City before enrolling at New York Medical College.
She put herself through medical school and completed a residency in psychiatry. For many years she continued her studies in psychiatry at the William Alanson White Psychiatric Institute in New York City. As a psychiatrist, she developed a private practice in New York City and had many devoted patients. In addition she served as a psychiatrist for the Youth Authority of the City of New York, examining disturbed young people and making recommendations for their treatment. Dr. Adams moved to California in the early 1970's, where her sister Margaret Adams Schmidt and family lived. Both Margaret Schmidt and Ruth's younger sister, Jeanne Adams, predeceased her. Settling in Oakland, Ruth served as a psychiatrist for the Alameda County emergency juvenile psychiatric facility doing work similar to her assignment in New York City.
After retiring in 1988, she pursued her earlier interest in art, working in various media. Dr. Adams died at Kaiser Medical Center in Oakland, four weeks after a massive stroke. She is survived by her cousin, Elizabeth Crahan of Elk, California and her niece Margaret Miller of Tampa, Florida, as well as by her nephews John Acker of Anacortes, Washington; Steven Acker of Albion, California; and Charles Acker of Elk, California. In addition, she will be greatly missed by her family and many friends. Memorial contributions may be made to Wellesley Centers for Women at Wellesley College, 106 Central Street, Wellesley, MA 02481. A memorial gathering is being planned.
Published in Oakland Tribune on Dec. 29, 2005.
WASP VIRTUAL CEMETERY
RUTH ADAMS M.D. June 12, 1917 - December 16, 2005 Of Oakland, California, died on December 16, 2005 at Kaiser Medical Center in Oakland, She was 88 years old. Born in Cleveland, Ohio, the daughter of George Dana Adams and Pearl (Bittle), Ruth grew up in the Cleveland area. She graduated from Wellesley College in 1939 with a bachelor's degree in art history. After graduation, she worked for a short time as a research assistant at Wellesley College and at the Museum of Fine Arts in Boston. While working at the museum, she decided to take flying lessons and earned her pilot's license.
During World War II, when the call went out for women pilots to ferry fighter planes, Ruth applied to and was accepted into Class 44-W-2 of the W.A.S.P. (Women Airforce Service Pilots) program. She flew fighter planes across the United States mainland until the end of the War, an accomplishment for which she was deservedly proud. After the War, she worked as an electrical technician in New York City before enrolling at New York Medical College.
She put herself through medical school and completed a residency in psychiatry. For many years she continued her studies in psychiatry at the William Alanson White Psychiatric Institute in New York City. As a psychiatrist, she developed a private practice in New York City and had many devoted patients. In addition she served as a psychiatrist for the Youth Authority of the City of New York, examining disturbed young people and making recommendations for their treatment. Dr. Adams moved to California in the early 1970's, where her sister Margaret Adams Schmidt and family lived. Both Margaret Schmidt and Ruth's younger sister, Jeanne Adams, predeceased her. Settling in Oakland, Ruth served as a psychiatrist for the Alameda County emergency juvenile psychiatric facility doing work similar to her assignment in New York City.
After retiring in 1988, she pursued her earlier interest in art, working in various media. Dr. Adams died at Kaiser Medical Center in Oakland, four weeks after a massive stroke. She is survived by her cousin, Elizabeth Crahan of Elk, California and her niece Margaret Miller of Tampa, Florida, as well as by her nephews John Acker of Anacortes, Washington; Steven Acker of Albion, California; and Charles Acker of Elk, California. In addition, she will be greatly missed by her family and many friends. Memorial contributions may be made to Wellesley Centers for Women at Wellesley College, 106 Central Street, Wellesley, MA 02481. A memorial gathering is being planned.
Published in Oakland Tribune on Dec. 29, 2005.
RUTH ADAMS M.D. June 12, 1917 - December 16, 2005 Of Oakland, California, died on December 16, 2005 at Kaiser Medical Center in Oakland, She was 88 years old. Born in Cleveland, Ohio, the daughter of George Dana Adams and Pearl (Bittle), Ruth grew up in the Cleveland area. She graduated from Wellesley College in 1939 with a bachelor's degree in art history. After graduation, she worked for a short time as a research assistant at Wellesley College and at the Museum of Fine Arts in Boston. While working at the museum, she decided to take flying lessons and earned her pilot's license.
During World War II, when the call went out for women pilots to ferry fighter planes, Ruth applied to and was accepted into Class 44-W-2 of the W.A.S.P. (Women Airforce Service Pilots) program. She flew fighter planes across the United States mainland until the end of the War, an accomplishment for which she was deservedly proud. After the War, she worked as an electrical technician in New York City before enrolling at New York Medical College.
She put herself through medical school and completed a residency in psychiatry. For many years she continued her studies in psychiatry at the William Alanson White Psychiatric Institute in New York City. As a psychiatrist, she developed a private practice in New York City and had many devoted patients. In addition she served as a psychiatrist for the Youth Authority of the City of New York, examining disturbed young people and making recommendations for their treatment. Dr. Adams moved to California in the early 1970's, where her sister Margaret Adams Schmidt and family lived. Both Margaret Schmidt and Ruth's younger sister, Jeanne Adams, predeceased her. Settling in Oakland, Ruth served as a psychiatrist for the Alameda County emergency juvenile psychiatric facility doing work similar to her assignment in New York City.
After retiring in 1988, she pursued her earlier interest in art, working in various media. Dr. Adams died at Kaiser Medical Center in Oakland, four weeks after a massive stroke. She is survived by her cousin, Elizabeth Crahan of Elk, California and her niece Margaret Miller of Tampa, Florida, as well as by her nephews John Acker of Anacortes, Washington; Steven Acker of Albion, California; and Charles Acker of Elk, California. In addition, she will be greatly missed by her family and many friends. Memorial contributions may be made to Wellesley Centers for Women at Wellesley College, 106 Central Street, Wellesley, MA 02481. A memorial gathering is being planned.
Published in Oakland Tribune on Dec. 29, 2005.
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