Mrs. Ruth E. Struss' Obituary
RUTH E. STRUSS
September 30, 1927 – August 24, 2017
Ruth, 89, passed peacefully with family members by her side. Born in Colombia S.A., she came to the USA as a legal immigrant in 1965 with her husband and children. A longtime resident of the Houston area, Ruth resided in Rosharon, Texas, with her daughter, Jackie.
Ruth is preceded in death by her parents, (Gregorio Gomez and Berta Simmonds Gomez); husband, (Henry); brother, (Carlos); and sister, (Norha).
Ruth is survived by her six children, Wilma Struss Cadavid (Enrique); Ruth Struss Ingram (Jim); Henry G. Struss (Susan); Alex Struss (Delicia); Jackie Struss Gonzales (Adrian); Tatiana Struss Morin (Troy). Grandchildren, Sandra, Enrique Henry, Melissa, Ashley, and Alex Jr. Great Grandchildren, Samuel and Lilliin. Extended family include grandchildren, Krista, Monique, and Eric; Great grandchildren, Marshall, Maverick, and Jocelyn; sisters Judith, Bertica, Sonia, Margarita, and Miriam; and brother Gregorio. Ruth had numerous nephews, nieces, cousins, and many friends.
Ruth was a homemaker that loved crafts, drawing, poetry, dancing, sewing, crocheting, and knitting for everyone. She was a member of Mt. Carmel Church Group that got together once a month to play Mexican Bingo. One of her favorite pass times. She is loved by all whose lives she touched. She had love for all. She especially loved her grandchildren and great grandchildren. She always kept little toys around so when they would came over she would have a gift to give them. Her latest passion was planning her 90th birthday celebration. Ruth will be missed dearly by all her family and friends.
A celebration of her life will be scheduled later on her birthday in September just as she planned.
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