June 27, 1920 – June 19, 2015

 

Ruth was a remarkable woman who blended her family life with a very successful career in education.  She retired after 32+ years of teaching a variety of courses for the Fontana Unified School District, but her favorite subject was English.  Her teaching philosophy was that each student should be given the time and encouragement to learn the course subject and took pride in helping her students succeed. After her retirement, she often met with former students who told her that she had made a difference in their lives, from using correct grammar to a general understanding of literature and never accepting less than your best.

In recognition of her achievements, she was given the Teacher of the Year Award in 2014 by the State of California.

Travelling with her husband Philip for pleasure and to attend educational conferences was very important to her.

Before her teaching career began she worked for the Grumman Aircraft Company in the manufacturing of Hellcat Fighters, which was her contribution to the war effort.  

As a fitting tribute, her Grandson Derek, a successful European opera singer dedicated his performance for that evening to her.

Ruth is survived by three children, 3 grandsons and 2 great grandchildren.