Klyn, Ruby Augusta (Hasselman) 1910-2006

KLYN, HASSELMAN, VAN WOERKOM

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Date: 7/23/2006 at 19:54:54

Ruby Augusta Hasselman Klyn, daughter of August and Alice Van Woerkom Hasselman was born November 25, 1910, near Murphy, Iowa. As a young girl she attended Christian Endeavor, Girl's Society, and the Martha Circle at her church.

On February 12, 1931, Ruby was united in marriage with Harold Garett Klyn in Sully. To this union two children were born: Keith and Shirley.

The family lived in the Sully area where Ruby worked as a waitress and cook in several area restaurants. She also own and operated a restaurant in Newton for seven years. After Harold and Ruby retired in 1970 they moved to Pella.

Ruby passed away at the Pella Comfort House Saturday morning, April 22, 2006, at the age of ninety-five years.

She is survived by her two children and their spouses: Keith and Evelyn Klyn of Peru, Illinois and Shirley and Larry Cogley of Pella. Five grandchildren twelve great-grandchildren; seven great-great-grandchildren; and one brother: Francis Hasselman of Oskaloosa.

She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband; two sisters: Agnes Mol and Artie McComber; and two grandsons: Roger Klyn and Scott Cogley.

Ruby truly lived for her children and grandchildren. She will always be remembered as a loving wife, sister, mother, and grandmother. Those she left will cherished the many memories she made in her lifetime.

Memorials may be made to Hospice of Pella.

The Pella Chronicle, May 5, 2006