Ruth Youngblood of Austin, Texas, passed away peacefully on December 10, 2015 after enduring advanced dementia over the last several years.
Ruth was born in Alice, Texas on January 4, 1935. She was a top student, graduating from high school at the age of 16, and served as drum major for the Alice High School marching band.
After high school, Ruth attended the University of Texas at Austin. It was at the University of Texas that Ruth met her future husband, Joe Youngblood, who played football and baseball for the Longhorns. They were married on March 30, 1956. They were blessed with two children, Joe, Jr., and Richard.
After graduation, Ruth traveled with her husband during his season playing for the Los Angeles Dodgers farm team in Victoria, Texas, and then went on to teach high school English Literature in Robstown, Banquette, Aspermont and Hamlin.
In 1970, she and the family moved to Corpus Christi where she worked as a teacher in Gregory-Portland, and then as a librarian for the Corpus Christi Independent School District until her retirement in 1993. She and Joe moved to Horseshoe Bay in 1999 to be near her son and family in Austin.
Ruth leaves to treasure her memory her son, Joe, Jr. and her grandchildren Nicholas and Marisa, and her caregiver of many years, Clara. She was preceded in death by her son, Richard, and her husband, Joe, Sr.
A memorial service will be held at 11:00 a.m., January 3, 2016 at the Wildflower Center. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions can be made to Meals on Wheels, 3227 East 5th Street, Austin, Texas 78702.
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Leave a tributeYour mom was one of a kind and your touching tribute captures her wonderful spirit perfectly. She was lovely, funny, and charming - I mean who could resist someone who told you how beautiful you are every 10 minutes. Your devotion to her was a priviledge to witness and she treasured you. I am so sorry for your loss. Next time we catch up, I'll be sure to tell you how beautiful you are to keep her memory alive.
Paz,
Betty
My thoughts and prayers to your family.
It was a privilege to have known you, always so sweet natured.. I know you're resting now in our Lord's arms. Warm wishes of peace go out to your loving family you leave behind. God's blessings to you all..
Renee Voss
Arden Courts Program Services Assistant
Our thoughts and prayers are with the family and Clara.
I love photo #5; your mom was so very beautiful! And I will always cherish that she honored me by asking me to assist with Joe, Sr.'s funeral. May God Bless and Comfort you in this sad time.
Leave a Tribute
Your mom was one of a kind and your touching tribute captures her wonderful spirit perfectly. She was lovely, funny, and charming - I mean who could resist someone who told you how beautiful you are every 10 minutes. Your devotion to her was a priviledge to witness and she treasured you. I am so sorry for your loss. Next time we catch up, I'll be sure to tell you how beautiful you are to keep her memory alive.
Paz,
Betty