Family Of Ruth Buesse
Obituary for Ruth Buesse Ruth E. Buesse passed away on October 9, 2013 at the age of 90. She was born Ruth McConkey in El Paso, IL, where she attended grade/high school. Ruth graduated with honors in 1944 as a Registered Nurse from Mennonite Hospital in Bloomington, IL. Ruth also has advanced degrees in Pediatrics and Psychiatry and Mental Health from Illinois State University, Normal, IL. Married to Louis Henry Buesse in 1946, and was married 38 years before he passed away of cancer in 1985. Ruth was a stay at home mom before she re-entered the work force as a managing Register Nurse of a Fremont, CA Convalesce Hospital. Ruth retired from full time employment in 1979 and went on to use her skills in the following organizations. Ruth joined the Widowed Persons Association of CA in 1987, Stockton Chapter and was a member for two years before she organized the Lodi Chapter. Graduated as a senor peer counselor and went on to serve many officer positions, including President and volunteer for this organization for over 17 years. In addition, Ruth volunteered as a Grief Counselor in support of the Bereavement Chapter of Lodi, CA and also delivered “Meals on Wheels” in Galt, CA. Ruth was a Christian believer all her life and attended the El Paso, IL Christian Church and most recently attended the Galt, CA Methodist Church. Surviving are 2 sons, Dennis Buesse of Galt, CA and Jim Buesse of Sacramento, CA and a daughter Peggy Lewis of Tigard, OR. Ruth had 7 siblings, and is survived by one sister Roberta Green of Montgomery, IL. Ruth has 4 grand children, Lance, Elissa, Colleen and Jeffrey and 6 great grand children. Ruth enjoyed traveling, camping, playing cards, walking and the outdoors. The family request no flowers and if you would like to pay respects, send donations in honor of Ruth to American Cancer Association or charity of your choice. ****** Special Message from Ruth Buesse “To My Loved Oned and Friends…I’m Free Don’t grieve for me, for now I’m free I’m following the path God has laid you see. I took His hand when I hard His call I turned my back and left it all. I could not stay another day To laugh, to love, to work or play. Tasks left undone must stay that way I found the peace at the close of day. If my parting has left a void Then fill it with remembered joys. A friendship shared a laugh, a kiss Oh yes, these things I too will miss. Be not burdened with times of sorrow. I wish you the sunshine of tomorrow. My life’s been full, I savored much, Good friends, good times, a loved one’s touch. Perhaps my time seemed all too brief. Don’t lengthen it now with undue grief. Lift up your hearts, and peach to thee. God wanted me now, He set me free.