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Ruth Coleen Davis

Ruth Coleen Davis

Feb. 12, 1939 - Feb. 4, 2021

Date of Service: Feb. 11, 2021

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HEYBURN – Ruth Coleen Janssen Davis, loving wife, mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother, passed away on Thursday, February 4, 2021, at the age of 81.

Ruth was born on February 12, 1939, in Emmetsburg, Iowa, to Bernard and Nellie (Garrelts) Janssen. She was raised on a farm outside of Ayrshire, Iowa, with her three older brothers and older sister. This is where she learned the meaning of work and patience, characteristics that served her well throughout her life.

On November 29, 1958, Ruth married the love of her life, Ronald Lee Davis. They moved to Burley, Idaho, in 1960, where they planted roots and started their family. She gave birth to her daughter, Tenna Marie, in 1962, and her son, Mark Lee, in 1966.

Ruth began her career in finance by attending the Commercial Extension Business College in Omaha, Nebraska. It was in this vocation where she thrived. Numerous financial and bookkeeping employment opportunities provided her the skills to eventually become the City Clerk of Heyburn, Idaho. Ruth’s professional work ethic and appreciation for continuing education allowed her to become the State of Idaho’s 26th Certified Municipal Clerk.

As a devout Lutheran, Ruth was dedicated to the teachings of Christ and to her church. She found immense joy in serving Christ through the Lutheran Women’s Missionary League (LWML) of Zion Lutheran Church in Burley, Idaho.

Ruth was preceded in death by her parents; siblings; and son, Mark. She is survived by her husband, Ron; daughter and son-in-law, Tenna and Dennis Walker; daughter-in-law, Kellie Davis; grandchildren and their spouses, Bill Lee and Stephanie Davis, Maegan and Brett Wilkinson, Kristen and Stephen Pfeiler, and Shannon and Kyle Clark; and five great-grandchildren.

The funeral will be held at 11 a.m. Thursday, February 11, at Zion Lutheran Church, 2410 Miller Ave., in Burley, with the Rev. Alex Lissow, officiating.

A live webcast of the Funeral Service will be available at the following link: https://youtu.be/0FNsd4g0Kn8.

The family suggests memorials be directed to LWML (Lutheran Women’s Missionary League) in care of Zion Lutheran Church.

Arrangements have been placed in the care of Rasmussen-Wilson Funeral Home of Burley.

Condolences for Ruth Coleen Davis

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From Steven & Susan Tuft:
Ruth was a joy to work with at the City of Heyburn. She was always competent and professional and kind and understanding. Those are rare qualities and even more rare to be combined together. What a great person!
From Karen and Glenn McMinn:
What a beautiful tribute to such a wonderful woman, Ruth. She lived a life dedicated to the Lord and impacted many for good. May she live on through her family and friends. Blessings Tenna to you and your family and may the Lord encircle you in His love and peace.
From Sharon and Bob Lutz:
Our thoughts and prayers are extend to you and your family, Ron.
Ruth was such a kind and lovely lady She defined the word Grace! God Bless you all.
From Linda Wingfield and family :
The angels are rejoicing and God is saying my good and faithful servant well done. Ron the days ahead will be difficult but He will comfort you and your family.
From Lori Parish:
So sorry to hear of your loss. Ruth was always so kind to me, while working at the City of Heyburn with my mom Ila Despain. I know she will be missed. Love and prayers to all of you!
From Gregg & Jeanne Mix:
Irrespective of age, we mourn for those loved and lost. Mourning is one of the deepest expressions of pure love.
We have fond memories of camping in Island Park, with Dennis and Tenna and Ron and Ruth. She was a great cook and shared some of her "secret recipies". Out love to Tenna and family and Ron.
From Charles & La Rae Thompson Family:
Ron & Family, what great examples you and Ruth are to all of us. my heart aches for your loss& .trying times & loneliness lieahead. take comfort in the Lord, and in our prayers for you. Ruth is at peace, and is free of pain. Cousin, Charles Thompson & family
From Lynne Thompson :
Always enjoyed our visits with Ron and Ruth on our trips to Idaho. You both were always open, warm and hospitable, with lots of stories to tell. You always made me feel closer to my distant relatives. My prayers for you Ron and your family.
From Tim & Cheryl Rouse :
Thoughts and prayers for your family on your loss.
From Frank & Lois Saldana Family:
The Davis family have been such sweet friends and helpful neighbors through the years. Ruth will be dearly missed. Our Saldana family extends our deepest sympathies to you. May God’s peace comfort and keep you.
From Tim Janssen:
My sympathy to Ron, Teena and family. Aunt Ruthie will be missed greatly. I know she has a warm welcome waiting for her in heaven!
From dennis maier:
Ron and family, it is with greatest of sorrow that we miss beloved Ruth and now she is walking with Jesus and is waiting for you to join them.
From Terry & Karla Barnes:
A bright light has entered heaven! Ruth was a wonderful lady and friend to so many. I will always remember her and Ron coming to our side in our time of grief. A life well lived. Shine on Ruth...greatly loved and greatly missed. Our prayers go out to Ron and family.
From Tammy Brown:
Aunt Ruth you were an amazing lady. I will never forget our cooking lesson 5 yrs ago. I couldn't make pancakes for anything till that day when you taught me. Poor Uncle Ronald had the first one (poor man). We laughed so hard that day. I miss you so much. Thank you for being a wonderful Aunt. I love you so much.
From Dennis Janssen:
God is RIGHT THERE, by our side as we travel through the journey of grief we feel loosing this wonderful woman. I trust that Ruth is feeling great joy and peace, being with those she had grieved for. God is not done with us yet. Trust in him and be strengthened!
From Dee Ann Jacobsen Holm:
I am so sorry for your loss. Thoughts and prayers are with your family at this time.
From Bo & Debbie Fil:
Our heartfelt condolences to Ron, Teena, Dennis, Kellie and Family on your loss.
From April Wright:
“Play for the Glory of God”
wonderful, calming advice from a wonderful devout Christian woman
From Larry and Kathy Coleman:
Ruth was a very sweet lady, she will be missed dearly. Our Sympathies to Ron, Tina and family.

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