Ruth Albers

Ruth Carolyn Begley was born in Dayton, Ohio on April 28, 1928 to John and Marie. She was one of six children, and the middle sister of three. She graduated from both Dayton Cooperative High School and Beauty School, and was at different times in her life, a beautician, a bookkeeper and a foundry worker. On April 29, 1950, she married John (“Jack”) Albers and they started their family. They lived in Dayton, Lima and Cridersville, Ohio, before settling into their South Street home in Worthington, where they raised their children Jack Jr, Robert, Michelle, Patrick, James, David and Michael. Ruth was a busy wife, mother and homemaker, but still found a little time for doing things she loved like singing in the St Michael’s Church choir, bowling with lifelong friends, and swimming (learning when she was in her 30’s). She and Jack owned at ran Jack’s Bar, where she managed the books and the blue plate lunch specials. She honed that special skill of managing a large crew and created a household filled with love that welcomed the many who were attracted to her inclusiveness, warmth and understanding nature. She relocated that loving household with Jack to the big farmhouse in the middle of St Joseph’s Cemetery in Columbus. It was the site of many family gatherings, including weddings, graduations, birthday parties and haunted hayrides. In retirement, she moved with Jack to Hocking Hills and became a country wife (wild turkeys and all). When Jack passed away in 1997, she moved to Powell and relished the opportunity to be closer to family and lifelong friends. She became a dedicated and hands-on grandmother to nearby Megan, Jena, Nicole, and Augie, and traveled often to Louisiana, Texas, Florida, North Carolina and Pennsylvania to play a central role in the lives of Jack III, Joe, Katie, Matt, Lauren, and Maddie. She had a great influence on and was a loving and supportive role model for all her grand- and great-grandchildren. She said ‘YES’ to nearly all adventures and kayaked, traveled (going to Ireland with family this past September), and learned to ride horses in her 70’s. Her family was everything to her and she blossomed with every new experience and event. Her faith was very important to her, too. As an active member of St Joan of Arc Church in Powell, she participated throughout the years in many areas of service. She was especially fond of her GIFT group, which she even led at times to ensure it would continue. She found great inspiration, otivation and treasured friendships there. She is preceded in death by her parents John and Marie, husband Jack, infant son, sisters Jean (Donovan) and Patricia (Van Schaik), brothers Roy and Jack, and grandson Daniel. She is survived by brother Robert (Carol) and by her children Jack Jr (Linda), Robert (Caren), Michelle (Jim Kosydar), Patrick (LuAnn), James (Kate), David (Cheryl), and Michael (Lisa). She is also survived by grandchildren Jack III (Cindi), Joe (Amber), Katie, Matt, Augie, Megan, Jena, Nicole, Lauren (Chris), and Maddie, and by great grandchildren Jackson, Sophia and Sam. Also survived by many loving cousins, nieces and nephews. Calling hours will be: Sunday, December 16, 2018, from noon-4pm at Rutherford Funeral Home in Powell Mass of Christian Burial will be: Monday, December 17, 2018, at 10 am at St Joan of Arc Catholic Church in Powell Interment at Resurrection Cemetery following the Mass Ruth’s family would like to invite all family and friends to a Celebration of Ruth’s Life following the funeral Mass. Information will be available at the funeral In lieu of flowers, donations can be made in Ruth’s name to Capital City Hospice, 2800 Corporate Exchange Drive, Suite 170, Columbus, OH 43231

Ruth Albers

April 28, 1928 - December 5, 2018