Ruth R. (Stanton) West

Ruth Stanton West, of Stuart, Florida, passed away on Friday, November 14, 2014 at the Parkway Health and Rehabilitation Center in Stuart, following a long illness. Born to Leo J. and Elsie Rowe Stanton of Hamden, Ohio, Ruth peacefully left this world just three days shy of her 94th birthday- a milestone about which she would have conversely boasted and bemoaned.

A graduate of Sts. Peter and Paul Catholic School and Wellston High School, Ruth spent many years working for J. C. Penny in Columbus, as an office manager. Later, she struck out on her own as a real estate agent. When she retired, Ruth enjoyed the company of her husband, Bob, and a succession of poodles, all named Muffy. She also loved to travel; tend to her orchids and browse thrift stores. For a time, she also operated her own thrift shop in Wellston.

Ruth was preceded in death by her husband of 31 years, Robert E. West; sisters Mary Stanton Crossin and Elizabeth (Betty) Stanton Campbell; and two brothers, William T. Stanton and Robert P. Stanton, M.D. She is survived by numerous cousins, nieces, nephews, and many dear friends who will lovingly remember her genuine personality; her sense of humor, style, and grace; and her joy for life.

A graveside service was held on June 6, 2015 in Hamden Cemeter. Fr. Donald Maroon officiated.

R. M. Williams Funeral Service, Wellston, was honored to care for Ruth and her family.