Ruth Marie Jewson
Thursday, July 10, 1924
Date of Death:
Thursday, March 29, 2018
Age:
93 years old
Thursday, July 10, 1924
Date of Death:
Thursday, March 29, 2018
Age:
93 years old
Thursday, July 10, 1924
Date of Death:
Thursday, March 29, 2018
Age:
93 years old
Ruth Marie Jewson
Ruth Marie Jewson, 93, of Rochester passed away on Thursday, March 29, 2018 at Madonna Towers.
Ruth was born on July 10, 1924 on a farm at Fish Creek Ridge in Rockland, WI to Mengel and Emma (Bakken) Kirkeeng. She grew up with ten brothers and sisters. After graduating from Cashton High School, she worked at a Wisconsin film studio doing printing and developing of pictures. Later she worked in the Civil Service at Camp McCoy training as a dental assistant. In 1946, she married William R. Jewson. Ruth and her husband owned and operated Jewson Kirby Company in Rochester and southern Minnesota for 26 years.
Ruth served as the President of Christ United Women of Church for several years. She enjoyed spending time with her family and church family.
She is survived by her six children, Bill (LaDonna) Jewson, Mary (Mike) Ketchum, Pam (Peter Swenson) Jewson, Barbara (Tim) Cegavske, Gary Jewson, and Scott Jewson; many grandchildren and great-grandchildren; and her three siblings, Manley, Lyle and David Kirkeeng and their spouses. She is preceded in death by her husband, Bill; siblings; and special friend, Clarence Hanson.
The family would like to thank Madonna Towers friends and staff for making this her home for 16 years.
A funeral service will be held at 11:00 am on Saturday, March 31, 2018 in the River Park Chapel at Macken Funeral Home with Rev. Nancy Wheeler Handlon officiating. Visitation will be one hour prior to the service. Interment will take place in Calvary Cemetery.
The family prefers that memorials be made to Madonna Towers.
Condolences
The family of Ruth Marie Jewson has received the following condolences.
It truly has been such a pleasure to get to know Ruth for the past 9 years I have been at Madonna Towers. I will miss her beautiful smile! Thank you so much from the bottom of my heart for sharing her with us!
Amy O'Hare
Jay
May the fond memories of your grandmother comfort you and your family. Sorry for the loss
Your fellow real estate agent,
Cathy Enerson
Sincere condolences go out to the family. May the promise found at Acts 24:15 and Psalm 37:29 provide you with a measure of comfort and hope at this difficult time.
Bill, Mary, Pam, Barb, Gary and Scott,
So very sorry to hear about your mom. She was a kind soul as are all of you Jewson kids. Loved the whole family. Sorry I haven't stayed in touch all these years. Lots of great memories of the Jewson family. We will be at daughters house in White Bear Lake on Saturday.
Sincerely,
Jim and Julie Anderson
To Bill and family
Enjoy the happy memories of your Mum
Love and Hugs
Cate and Keith Bell
Dear Jewson family,
Your father Bill was my father’s cousin (Benedict Molohon).
My mom and dad spent many times with your parents.
I remember your mom as a wonderful lady!
Lee Molohon Moreno
Such a beautiful picture of Aunt Ruth. I'm so sorry that I'm unable to be there but know that I will be praying along with you!
Love and God's blessings.
Nancy
Our thoughts and prayers are lifted up for Ruth's family. May their loving memories of Mom, and Grandma, sustain them in their loss. Ruth will always be remembered by her gentle actions and her beautiful smile. May she rest in peace
We are so sorry for your loss. We know how much Ruth was loved and that she will be greatly missed. May God give her family the strength needed as they grieve. You are all in our thoughts and prayers.
Michael and Linda Petty
We are so sorry for your loss. We know how much Ruth was loved and that she will be greatly missed. May God give her family the strength needed as they grieve. You are all in our thoughts and prayers.
Michael and Linda Petty
We at Madonna Towers/Madonna Living Community are honored to have known your mom, this very special lady who has brightened our workdays for the past 16 years and to have assisted Ruth in her home at Madonna Towers campus. Thank you for sharing your mom with us. She will be forever in our hearts. Our prayers are with the Jewson family.
Sandy J. Molenda, Madonna Living Community Foundation