Ruth Kathman, 90, passed away July 11, 2023 at Gower Convalescent Center. Ruth was born in Omaha, NE on December 10, 1932.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Cecil Armstrong and Pearl White, brother Russell Armstong, husband and love of her life, Raymond Kathman, son Danny Kathman, daughter Sharon Kathman, and grandson SSG Christopher Swisher. She is survived by son Bernie Kathman, daughters Kathi Kathman-Smith (Roger), Jean Donaldson (Mark), sister Joanne, numerous grandchildren, great-grandchildren, nieces and nephews.
Ruth was a homemaker and volunteered as a room mother for her kids' elementary school classes every year. The descriptive word that most often comes up for her is "stubborn." It's true. She was as stubborn as they come. Sweet is another word we hear a lot. She was also friendly, thoughtful, and generous in every way. She was an excellent cook and baker and nobody left her home hungry. She loved to travel and watch birds, especially hummingbirds. She loved to read. She enjoyed going to casinos, where she was usually quite lucky on the slots and always donated a percentage of every win. She enjoyed playing cards with friends and family, and chatting with everyone she met. As she said often, she loved life, and she had a good one. She will be missed.
Ruth was cremated under the direction of Heaton-Bowman-Smith & Sidenfaden Chapel. A private inurnment will be held at St. Michael's Catholic Church in Cherokee Village, Arkansas at a later date.
