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1924

DIED

2015

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Ruth Mortimer Obituary

Ruth Maryland Mortimer of Durango, passed away April 15th, 2015 at Cottonwood Inn in Durango. She was 90.

Ruth was born July 13th, 1924 in Hale Center, TX to W. E. and Ruth Reagan.

She grew up in Quitaque and Muleshoe, TX, on a cotton farm. She was married to William Harry Mortimer in 1948. Harry and Ruth moved to Durango from the Texas panhandle in 1957. Ruth excelled at the skills it took to make her house a home. She supported Harry in his water drilling businesses. She babysat and raised numerous local children - providing many families day-care services. Ruth was a surrogate mother and grandmother to many, more than just blood relatives.

Ruth enjoyed feeding and watching birds and all wildlife. She was an active member of the Church of Christ in Bayfield.

She is survived by her sons: Neal Mortimer of Durango, and Geary (Melissa) Mortimer of Canyon, TX; grandsons Lynn (Sara) Mortimer of San Antonio, TX, and Bryant (Holly) Mortimer of Bayfield, sister: Glenna (James) Reynolds, Brother: Robert (Peggy) Reagan, granddaughter-in-law, Alexis Mortimer of Durango, 4 great-grandchildren and one on the way.

She is preceded in death by her husband: Harry, and her grandson Brett.

In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to the Cottonwood Inn.

A service will be held at 10:00am, April 20th, at the Church of Christ, Bayfield, 2011 Bayfield Parkway. Burial will take place at Greenmount Cemetery.

The family would like to thank the staff at Cottonwood Inn and Hospice of Mercy for their loving care.

Published by The Durango Herald on Apr. 16, 2015.
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Sorry to hear about your Mother passing. Sending you our sympathies and thoughts. Ellen and Glenna Hill

April 22, 2015

My deepest sympathies to the Mortimer family. Ruth was a wonderful woman, she was always so caring and warm. I will truly miss seeing her beautiful smile.
With Love,
Allison

Allison Goulard

April 22, 2015

we love you ruth...always

barbara goulard holgate

April 21, 2015

we miss you ruth.you will always be a special person in my life and heart.neal and Gerry,you guys were the luckiest sons in the world with a mom like ruth.i love you all. Barbara and david holgate

April 21, 2015

Neal, Geary, and family,
My heartfelt thoughts and prayers go out to the family in the passing of your beloved Mother.
Ruth was such a beautiful person inside and out.
I always enjoyed seeing her at Walmart, her smile would light up the whole store. She had such a loving spirit, She touched my heart.
With warmest thoughts and deepest sympathy, may you rest in peace sweet lady.

Laurie Maxwell

April 17, 2015

I'm thinking of you boys and your families. In fact, I think of you often. Take care. With my love, Ruth Lee, David and Kathie.

April 17, 2015

Grandma Ruth was a wonderful woman and she will never be forgotten. All of are hearts were filled with love by caring for her. She will be missed greatly.

nicole Parrish

April 16, 2015

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