Judith Ann Ruffus
Judith Ann Ruffus (nee Hoh) of Kirkwood, Mo., born June 30, 1947 in Sunflower, Kans., died May 30, 2017 at Mercy Hospital St. Louis.
Judy was a beloved preschool and elementary school teacher, and taught for 18 years in the Pattonville School District. She was an avid reader, and loved traveling and working in her garden. She was a volunteer at Mercy Hospital St. Louis. Judy was known as a kind, fun and caring wife, mother, and friend to many, but her favorite title was “Grandma.”
Surviving are her husband, Michael; her son, Phil Ruffus (Diane); her daughter, Amy Ruffus Doerr (Aaron); her favorite granddaughter, Elizabeth; her favorite grandson, Luke; a brother, Ron Hoh (Janice) of Sacramento, Calif.; a brother, Jim Hoh (Caroline) of Decatur, Ill.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to The American Heart Association, The Little Bit Foundation, or The Animal Protective Association of Missouri.
Visitation from 10 to 11 a.m. Monday, June 12, 2017 at Saint Richard Parish, 11223 Schuetz Road, Creve Coeur, Mo., with a celebration of life mass following at 11 a.m. Private internment.
Judy, dear lifelong friend,
you will always be remembered, thanks for the memories, hope to see you again one day
Our Love to your lovely family.
Kathy & Ken
To the Rufus / Hoh family……….your sister, mother, wife and grandmother was a friend of mine ever since we started grade school at St Thomas in Decatur ……..I will always remember Judy’s laugh and smiling face ……I don’t think I ever saw her in a bad mood – perhaps you did ……..the entire class of ’65 will miss Judy and the warmth and happiness she shared with us for many years ………Peace
I’ve known Mike and Judy since high school. I know that Judy will be sincerely missed. My condolences to Mike and his family.
Mike, June and I were very sad to hear about Judy’s passing. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and Philip and Amy. I hope you are doing Ok. Please call us when you can, my no. is 636-443-9592.
With deepest sympathy!
Don and June Marshall.
Was just thinking of Mike & Judy and found the sad news via an Internet search. Hope to get in touch with Mike since we lost contact many years ago..
Mike, I just saw the note in the ISU alumni magazine about Judy’s passing. We want to extend our sympathy and our prayers for you and your family. So many memories came back about ISU, Whitten Hall, driving to Rock Island to see you and Hank or you two coming down to Normal- a Christmas dance! I’m glad to know that you are grandparents, truly the best title. Be well, my friend. I’ll miss your gal.
I’m so sorry to hear about Judy and send all my thoughts and prayers to Mike and the entire family. I’ve been trying to find Judy for the past couple of years and just did an internet search where her obituary appeared. I’m shocked and saddened that she is gone. We had so many fun times at ISU, and she was one of my bridesmaids. Sorry we lost touch.