Ruth Ann Dayton 1946-2003

DAYTON, POTTER

Posted By: Lori Clark (email)
Date: 2/19/2003 at 13:03:10

Gay & Ciha Funeral & Cremation Service– Iowa City – (319) 338-1132
2720 Muscatine Avenue, Iowa City, Iowa 52240

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Ruth A. "Ruthie" Dayton, age 57, of 411 Market Street, Iowa City, died on Wednesday, February 12, 2003, at Mercy Hospital in Iowa City following a sudden illness. Funeral services will be at 10:00 a.m. on Monday, February 17, 2003 at Grace Fellowship Church, Iowa City. Burial will be at Memory Gardens Cemetery. Visitation will be on Sunday, February 16, 2003 from 4:00 to 7:00 p.m. at the funeral home. Memorials may be given to the Ruth A. Dayton Memorial Fund. Online condolences may be sent to Ruth's family through our website at www.gayandciha.com.

Ruth Ann Dayton was born on February 9, 1946, in Iowa City. Ruthie was a life long resident of Iowa City. She attended schools in Iowa City and was a member of Grace Fellowship Church. This year would have marked Ruth's 25th year working at Mercy Hospital's cafeteria in the Dietary Department. Ruthie had many and varied interests. She enjoyed watching television, in particular Hawkeye Basketball and professional wrestling, doing word search puzzles and attending church activities. Ruthie always looked forward to getting cards and letters in the mail. She will be missed by her family, friends and all that knew her.

Her family includes two sisters: Elsie and husband, Marion Jones of Iowa City, Esther and husband, Sam Noack of Colorado, three step-sisters: Dolly Rundle and Ella Mae Burket of Arkansas, Sister and Don Wilkerson of West Liberty, one step-brother: Warren and wife, Sue Birely of Iowa City, along with numerous nieces and nephews.

Her mother Eula Jean and brother David preceded her in death. The Gay and Ciha Funeral and Cremation Service is caring for Ruthie's services and her family.