Birth date: Sep 13, 1917 Death date: Aug 27, 2015
Ruth Rathjen, 97, of Katy, Texas passed away Thursday, August 27, 2015. She was preceded in death by her husband; Elbert Rathjen and granddaughter; Tania Scardino. She is survived by daughters; Janna Payne and Patricia Scardino an Read Obituary
My dear Ruth, I was 4 years old the first time I saw you on your porch talking to me because I was on my tricycle in the road because Hurricane Carla had come into Houston, and I was going up and down the street to see the crawdads in the ditch. We might have met before that time, but I will always see her standing at the door being so sweet to me and making sure I was OK, as she did her whole life,She always made me feel special, She was the best cook, would whip up anything for you without even asking her to do it! She would just start taking items out of the pantry or refrigerator and start cooking away! Will miss her kind words and beautiful heart.
So beautiful inside and out...
Terry Adams Winkler
Ruth was the most inspiring lady. She was fearless. I loved her like mother. She was my nest friend. I will miss her and our chats.
Ruth was a wonderful part of my childhood growing up on chestnut St in bellaire Texas. All those women were so much fun
My memories of Ruth always bring joy to my heart and a smile to my face. Both my daughter and now my granddaughters have heard so many stories about Ruth Rathjen they think of her as one of our many extend family spread out across the country. From stories of Ruth picking cotton in the hot Texas sun with long sleeves, hat and gloves to Ruth doing my mother and aunt's hair and nails in our kitchen. They were funnier than the women of Steel Magnolia! She was one of the most beautiful women I have ever had the pleasure of knowing, not just her physical beauty but the inner beauty that radiated from her. I will never stop loving and enjoying telling my family and friends my precious memories of the incredible Ruth Rathjen. How truly blessed we were to have her in our lives. - Janie Jessup Clements
