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Kath Schomaker posted a condolence
Wednesday, October 16, 2013
Ruth was a superb coach and I was willing to be coachable with her. Over time, she had assessed me using her favorite Enneagram protocol. Then came heart-to-heart conversations about work, life, and post-work life. As Ruth went through retirement from EPA and I separated from Yale Forestry School, we found companionable reflections to share. One day, Ruth gave me this mantra: "Kath, do the work that only you can do."
I hear her voice telling me that every day!
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The Julie Korb List Family lit a candle
Saturday, October 20, 2012
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Ruth was a beautiful person with a kind and subtle nature. She shared her amazing intellect and gentle wisdom freely, and was a great help to us in a time of need. Her life was an inspiration, and her light will be deeply missed.
Adam, Julie, Kurt and Jane
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Jerry Blondell posted a condolence
Saturday, October 20, 2012
I will always remember Ruth as a person who strove to reduce suffering and bring peace to others, through her profession and her faith. May God have mercy on her soul and may she rest in eternal peace.
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Joe Vopelak posted a condolence
Friday, October 19, 2012
Joe Vopelak purchased flowers (Peaceful White Lilies Basket)
Please accept our most heartfelt condolences for the loss of Ruth. Her spirit of kindness and generosity will remain in our hearts forever. Joe Vopelak, Al Bronstein
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Trinket [Garrett] Feitknecht posted a condolence
Friday, October 19, 2012
Ruth Hamilton Allen and I were childhood friends. There were 4 of us little girls, all the same age that grew up together. We played cowboys and Indians [ Ruth's favorite ], dolls [ my favorite ] and had tea parties under the pear tree in my back yard. We spent hours on her grandmother's porch swing and talking. When we started school, there where fun times walking back and forth to school together on 9th Ave. After we graduated from high school, we only saw each other 2 or 3 times. This summer was our 50th class reunion. Ruth came from VA. , Bonnie, Genny and I live close where we all grow up. We had 3 days of renewing our childhood relationships. We had so much fun together but now we all are in our 60's with a few pains here and there. Ruth has one brother that lives in Pittsburgh and he had a very bad stroke this summer. I told her our guest room was always open to her. Beginning of Sept. she came up for his birthday and stayed over night in our guest room. We had dinner and talked and my husband Terry offered her his recliner and we talked way into the night. Ruth kept thanking us for the evening and kept saying, " I needed this!" She was a delightful ,soft spoken, caring and giving friend. She knew how to listen and say just the thing to meet your hearts needs. Sat. morning she was off to see her brother and then back home to VA. As Ruth left we hugged, and we talked about when we would see each other again. She called me last week and wanted to know if she could come and stay over night next Wed. We only talked a few mins. and we would of plenty of time next Wed. to catch up. That was the last time we talked. I miss you already Ruth. I'm so thankful for our renewed friendship and the time we had together these pass few months. We are praying for all her family that she loved and cared for so dearly. I am so sorry for your great loss.
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Ronnie Levin posted a condolence
Friday, October 19, 2012
Ruth and I studied together at Johns Hopkins in the early 1980's and then worked together off and on at EPA. Her cheery disposition and chatty nature made her a pleasure to be with. Our hearts go out to all the members of her circles, both family and friends.
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Joel Schwartz posted a condolence
Friday, October 19, 2012
I met Ruth many years ago when I was working at EPA. I left in 94, but have continued to meet her as I remain involved in environmental research. She was always a caring and cheerful person.
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Geoff Calvert (work colleague) posted a condolence
Friday, October 19, 2012
Ruth was a strong and successful champion for public health. Her kindness, insights, generosity, and advocacy will be sorely missed. I wish the best for her family and friends during this difficult time.
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Farah Broom posted a condolence
Friday, October 19, 2012
My deepest condolences to Ruth's family. Ruth was a beautiful and kind soul, always going out of her way to make others feel welcome in the community. She will be greatly misssed, but we take comfort that her soul is progressing to the Kingdom of God and that she is in God's loving embrace.
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Kath Schomaker posted a condolence
Friday, October 19, 2012
Embracing our aging womanhood together, Ruth and I shared joy in the prospect of becoming elder in additional to growing older. Ruth inspired me toward the courage beyond fear, the wisdom beyond understanding and the compassion beyond judgement. Ruth was adept at pointing to the possibility for breakthrough in any situation, the opportunity to create something remarkable in response to any circumstance. She gazed unflinchingly at the beauty of life and our world, resolved to stand on the side of hope in the face of despair. She brought peace with her wherever she was present. Ruth is an enduring light in my life, now in memory as she was in life.
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Carol Parker posted a condolence
Friday, October 19, 2012
Ruth was a wonderful, caring, committed colleague that we could always count on for going the extra mile to provide key data and other scientific information to protect the health of farmworkers, farmers and pesticide handlers. She was a caring, loving person and I always loved hearing about her travels, her interesting and rewarding life, and her interest and service to others. Our heart reaches out to her family and friends at this difficult time. May they treasure her memory and the time they had with her.
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The Yergovich Family lit a candle
Thursday, October 18, 2012
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We hope you will find peace in the memory of your loving daughter, wife and mother.
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Terrence Feitknecht posted a condolence
Thursday, October 18, 2012
Terrence Feitknecht purchased flowers (Warmth & Comfort Bouquet)
Childhood block friends just renewed sweet friendships at our 50th HS reunion. Trinket Garrett, Bonnie & Paula Bernadini, & Genny Lavorini (maiden) who found Ruth to be a kind & warm hearted friend.
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richard kelly posted a condolence
Thursday, October 18, 2012
richard kelly purchased flowers (Red and White Floor Basket)
Our sincere condolences for the loss of your loved one. From all of us at Hard Times Cafe Springfield. We love you and hope all the best.
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Norma Brennan posted a condolence
Thursday, October 18, 2012
Norma Brennan purchased flowers (In Loving Memory Arrangement)
With love, sorrow, and respect. Norma Brennan
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Carol Christensen posted a condolence
Thursday, October 18, 2012
Carol Christensen purchased flowers (Bright and Beautiful Spray)
From Ruth's colleagues at the U.S. EPA. We value the many contributions Ruth made to public health, and enjoyed her kind spirit. Our thoughts are with Ruth's family at this time.
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Valerie Tate posted a condolence
Thursday, October 18, 2012
I met Ruth recently in a one day workshop. I noticed her gentle, kind nature and then, during an exercise, she shared a beautiful insight that answered a thorny question I'd been struggling with for more than a year. My heart goes out to her family and friends. Peace.
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Mike and Vicki Dellarco posted a condolence
Thursday, October 18, 2012
Ruth epitomized the valued colleague who would always willingly collaborate to address a problem and freely provide her considerable expertise to find an acceptable solution. We will miss her.
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Cynthia McDaniel posted a condolence
Thursday, October 18, 2012
Ruth and I drove from Tyson's Corner to Bethesda once or twice a month for 2 years to participate in an interfaith group. It was so inspiring to share the things we were trying to do for our communities. The conversations made the trip fun and the conversation with those in the interfaith group were informative and loving. I will miss her.
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Bhaskar Thyagarajan posted a condolence
Thursday, October 18, 2012
I first met Ruth at a Advanced Art Of Living Course we both took in Montreal, Canada about 6 years back. She was a good friend, always willing to help others. She was a regular at our monthly Bhajans at the local Temples in VA. She visited me and my family at my home in Bangalore, India a few years back and have very fond memories. My mom, dad and I pray for her soul and strength for her family in these difficult times. Our sincere condolences to the family and may her soul rest in peace.
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Kimberly Smith posted a condolence
Thursday, October 18, 2012
May your family find peace in the joyful memories of Ms. Ruth Allen
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Maria I. Rodriguez (US EPA Co-Worker) posted a condolence
Thursday, October 18, 2012
I had the opportunity of knowing Ruth through our years together at the US EPA. She always had a smile on her face and was willing to help others. She always projected a very peaceful spirit. May the love of God provide the strength needed to keep going on; my condolences.
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Jill Bloom posted a condolence
Thursday, October 18, 2012
I worked with Ruth at EPA and found her to be thoughtful, intelligent, helpful, and with a good sense of humor. My condolences to the family. Please know that Ruth made a positive impact on the world in which we live.
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Roya Bauman posted a condolence
Thursday, October 18, 2012
I sat next to, and traveled with, dear Ruth so many times while singing with various Baha'i choirs. She wasn't a loud or demonstrative singer -- she was quiet, and subtle, but always there. Her commitment to making the world a better place was always evident, and I respected so much of what she did. She is a gentle soul and I will miss her, until we meet again. Condolences to Ruth's family during such a difficult transition. Be assured that she is near you, guiding you.
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Kate Songer-Johnson posted a condolence
Thursday, October 18, 2012
What a dear soul, Ruth is. She was truly radiant with her love and giving spirit. So glad she was a part of my life and many others' lives. My prayers and thoughts are with her family and all those who loved her so much.
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Bill Lukens posted a condolence
Thursday, October 18, 2012
So sorry for the loss of such a spiritual person. I know her soul will be rewarded for the many years of effort to serve her faith and the people who crossed her path. God Bless All of her family and friends.
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