COLUMBIA CITY - Ruth A. Menzie, 85, of Warsaw, died Jan. 18, 2010, at Miller's Merry Manor.
She was born March 6, 1924, in Whitley County, to Ralph C. and Mary Schuman Johnson.
She graduated from Larwill High School in 1942. She resided in Pierceton for more than 40 years and was a member of Pierceton United Methodist Church, Order of the Eastern Star 56 and Pierceton Home Extension Club. She retired in 1987 from United Telephone Co. with 33 years of service.
Surviving are three children: Robert Menzie, Auburn; Tamra Carlin, Pierceton; and Beckie Menzie, Chicago, Ill.; four grandchildren; and nine great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by a granddaughter, a brother and a sister.
Service will be at 6 p.m. Wednesday at Smith & Sons Funeral Home, Columbia City. A private burial will be Thursday in Hillcrest Cemetery, Pierceton.
Calling is from 2 to 6 p.m. Wednesday at the funeral home.
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Memorials to Pierceton United Methodist Church or Health Force of Kosciusko County.
Condolences may be sent to www.smithandsonsfuneralhome.com
