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1923
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2014
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Ruth Mae Dove Obituary
Ruth is survived by her daughter Kathy Kennedy (Steve) of Farmington, NM and her son Steve (Zoop) Dove (Maeona) of Texas, seven grandchildren: MaKaila Kennedy of Farmington, Morgan Kennedy of Albuquerque, John Pruitt-Dove (Suzie) of Salisbury, NC, Natasha Dove and Danielle Dove Dean (Bryan) of Denver, CO, Casey Dove of Texas and Cody Dove; six great-grandchildren Allysa Pruitt Gooden (Tevie) of KY, Brynn Pruitt Disseler (Ryan) of NC, Chase Pruitt (Dove) of NC, Kaemon Vita of Denver, Bryson & Colton Dean of Denver; and two great-grandsons Dane & Cooper Gooden of KY. She was overjoyed to be able to welcome the Pruitt-Dove descendants into her heart in December of 2013 after 50 years of not knowing them.
She was proceeded in death by her parents, her husband, two sisters, three brothers, numerous nieces and nephews, and her beloved son Clifford Cecil (Chip) Dove. She never truly got over the loss of her son Chip and grieved for him the rest of her life however that grief was lifted by the gift of his long lost son John. With her passing, comes the end of a generation on both her side and her husband's side.
Services will be held on October 25 at 10:00 a.m. at the Marvel United Methodist Church with interment at Greenmount Cemetery. A reception will follow at Marvel United Methodist Church.
In lieu of flowers, please send a donation in her name to the Marvel United Methodist Church Building Fund, PO Box 122, Marvel, CO 81329.
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October 25, 2014
Kathy, Ruth was a good friend for me in Durango where she and I became good friends as she worked for Dr Mcculloch and I for Dr Bedford,May she rest in peace after a good and fruitful life,Beth Boughan
High school graduation 1941
Kathy Kennedy
October 25, 2014
October 24, 2014
We were fortunate to have Ruth for a neighbor in Farmington for a couple of years when Zoop and Casey were High School Rodeoing. Lots of good memories. Sorry for your loss. Paul and Sue Olguin
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