Ruth passed away July 1993 after a very couragous battle with cancer. She was survived by her husband of over 40 years, Harold Summerville and her daughter Rene Summerville Jacobson (Class of '71). Ruth was active in the community as a member of DAR, Eastern Star, BPW, bowling teams and various bridge clubs.
RUTH WAS MY HAIR DRESSER FOR YEARS. WHEN I WENT AWAY TO COLLEGE, I ALWAYS CAME HOME FOR HER TO DO MY HAIR. SHE WAS A VERY NICE PERSON AND LOVING MOTHER AND WIFE. RUTH TOLD ME SHE WAS ALWAYS HER HAPPIESTS WHEN SHE HAD HER RED DRESS ON AND WAS ON HER WAY TO A PARTY. I WOULD BABY SIT FOR RENE KAY. HAROLD LIVES ON VOORHEES STREET WHERE RUTH HAD HER SHOP.
It has been 18 years since my mother passed away and I miss her everyday. Mother was such a kind and loving person, who saw the best in everyone. She was one of the most patient people I have ever known. She was an avid Purdue football and basketball fan. Also a big supporter of the Purdue band. She loved a party and being with her family and friends. Mother was active in the community in DAR, Eastern Star, organizing her class reunions, the Rockville Christian Church and several bridge clubs to name a few. She was a lady with grace, love and compassion.
Mary Catherine Barnes (Overpeck) (1958)
RUTH WAS MY HAIR DRESSER FOR YEARS. WHEN I WENT AWAY TO COLLEGE, I ALWAYS CAME HOME FOR HER TO DO MY HAIR. SHE WAS A VERY NICE PERSON AND LOVING MOTHER AND WIFE. RUTH TOLD ME SHE WAS ALWAYS HER HAPPIESTS WHEN SHE HAD HER RED DRESS ON AND WAS ON HER WAY TO A PARTY. I WOULD BABY SIT FOR RENE KAY. HAROLD LIVES ON VOORHEES STREET WHERE RUTH HAD HER SHOP.Rene Summerville (Jacobson) (1971)
It has been 18 years since my mother passed away and I miss her everyday. Mother was such a kind and loving person, who saw the best in everyone. She was one of the most patient people I have ever known. She was an avid Purdue football and basketball fan. Also a big supporter of the Purdue band. She loved a party and being with her family and friends. Mother was active in the community in DAR, Eastern Star, organizing her class reunions, the Rockville Christian Church and several bridge clubs to name a few. She was a lady with grace, love and compassion.