Ruth B. "Susie" House, 90, of Tryon Estates, Columbus, died peacefully March 24, 2011, at Hospice House of the Carolina Foothills in Landrum, S.C.
She was born on May 11, 1920, in New Kensington, Pa, the daughter of Sidney G. and Grace Appleby Menk.
She attended New Kensington High School and worked for the Aluminum Company.
On June 10, 1940, she married Joseph W. "Joe" House, and they lived in Chicago because of Joe’s work. They joined a church and made several good friends.
When Joe was called into service in World War II, Susie was permitted to accompany him since he was an officer of rank. They lived in several locations, and when Joe went overseas, she lived with her brother in Paterson, NJ.
Following the war, they moved to Munster, Ind. She and Joe joined the First Presbyterian Church in Hammond, Ind. and Lake Hills Country Club. She joined the PEO society and became active with the Girl Scouts.
After Joe’s retirement in 1978, they moved to Polk County. They were active members of the Tryon Presbyterian Church and the Tryon Country Club. For several years, she sold real estate. After moving to Tryon Estates, she was active on the Library Committee, enjoyed bridge and Bingo. For more than 25 years, she was a dedicated Hospice Volunteer, giving compassion, comfort, support and love to people nearing the end of their lives, and to their families.
She was preceded in death by a daughter, Susan Elaine. She is survived by her husband, Joe; four sons, Richard House (Fran) of Wallingford, PA, David House (Nancy) of South Bend, Ind, John House (Martine) of Columbus, and Paul House (Ellen) of W. Lafayette, Ind; one daughter, Judy Lanier of Tryon; 14 grandchildren and 9 great-grandchildren.
A memorial service will be held Saturday, April 2, at 2 p.m. at Tryon Estates, with the Rev. Ralph Kuether officiating.
She was born on May 11, 1920, in New Kensington, Pa, the daughter of Sidney G. and Grace Appleby Menk.
She attended New Kensington High School and worked for the Aluminum Company.
On June 10, 1940, she married Joseph W. "Joe" House, and they lived in Chicago because of Joe’s work. They joined a church and made several good friends.
When Joe was called into service in World War II, Susie was permitted to accompany him since he was an officer of rank. They lived in several locations, and when Joe went overseas, she lived with her brother in Paterson, NJ.
Following the war, they moved to Munster, Ind. She and Joe joined the First Presbyterian Church in Hammond, Ind. and Lake Hills Country Club. She joined the PEO society and became active with the Girl Scouts.
After Joe’s retirement in 1978, they moved to Polk County. They were active members of the Tryon Presbyterian Church and the Tryon Country Club. For several years, she sold real estate. After moving to Tryon Estates, she was active on the Library Committee, enjoyed bridge and Bingo. For more than 25 years, she was a dedicated Hospice Volunteer, giving compassion, comfort, support and love to people nearing the end of their lives, and to their families.
She was preceded in death by a daughter, Susan Elaine. She is survived by her husband, Joe; four sons, Richard House (Fran) of Wallingford, PA, David House (Nancy) of South Bend, Ind, John House (Martine) of Columbus, and Paul House (Ellen) of W. Lafayette, Ind; one daughter, Judy Lanier of Tryon; 14 grandchildren and 9 great-grandchildren.
A memorial service will be held Saturday, April 2, at 2 p.m. at Tryon Estates, with the Rev. Ralph Kuether officiating.
Ruth B. "Susie" House, 90, of Tryon Estates, Columbus, died peacefully March 24, 2011, at Hospice House of the Carolina Foothills in Landrum, S.C.
She was born on May 11, 1920, in New Kensington, Pa, the daughter of Sidney G. and Grace Appleby Menk.
She attended New Kensington High School and worked for the Aluminum Company.
On June 10, 1940, she married Joseph W. "Joe" House, and they lived in Chicago because of Joe’s work. They joined a church and made several good friends.
When Joe was called into service in World War II, Susie was permitted to accompany him since he was an officer of rank. They lived in several locations, and when Joe went overseas, she lived with her brother in Paterson, NJ.
Following the war, they moved to Munster, Ind. She and Joe joined the First Presbyterian Church in Hammond, Ind. and Lake Hills Country Club. She joined the PEO society and became active with the Girl Scouts.
After Joe’s retirement in 1978, they moved to Polk County. They were active members of the Tryon Presbyterian Church and the Tryon Country Club. For several years, she sold real estate. After moving to Tryon Estates, she was active on the Library Committee, enjoyed bridge and Bingo. For more than 25 years, she was a dedicated Hospice Volunteer, giving compassion, comfort, support and love to people nearing the end of their lives, and to their families.
She was preceded in death by a daughter, Susan Elaine. She is survived by her husband, Joe; four sons, Richard House (Fran) of Wallingford, PA, David House (Nancy) of South Bend, Ind, John House (Martine) of Columbus, and Paul House (Ellen) of W. Lafayette, Ind; one daughter, Judy Lanier of Tryon; 14 grandchildren and 9 great-grandchildren.
A memorial service will be held Saturday, April 2, at 2 p.m. at Tryon Estates, with the Rev. Ralph Kuether officiating.
She was born on May 11, 1920, in New Kensington, Pa, the daughter of Sidney G. and Grace Appleby Menk.
She attended New Kensington High School and worked for the Aluminum Company.
On June 10, 1940, she married Joseph W. "Joe" House, and they lived in Chicago because of Joe’s work. They joined a church and made several good friends.
When Joe was called into service in World War II, Susie was permitted to accompany him since he was an officer of rank. They lived in several locations, and when Joe went overseas, she lived with her brother in Paterson, NJ.
Following the war, they moved to Munster, Ind. She and Joe joined the First Presbyterian Church in Hammond, Ind. and Lake Hills Country Club. She joined the PEO society and became active with the Girl Scouts.
After Joe’s retirement in 1978, they moved to Polk County. They were active members of the Tryon Presbyterian Church and the Tryon Country Club. For several years, she sold real estate. After moving to Tryon Estates, she was active on the Library Committee, enjoyed bridge and Bingo. For more than 25 years, she was a dedicated Hospice Volunteer, giving compassion, comfort, support and love to people nearing the end of their lives, and to their families.
She was preceded in death by a daughter, Susan Elaine. She is survived by her husband, Joe; four sons, Richard House (Fran) of Wallingford, PA, David House (Nancy) of South Bend, Ind, John House (Martine) of Columbus, and Paul House (Ellen) of W. Lafayette, Ind; one daughter, Judy Lanier of Tryon; 14 grandchildren and 9 great-grandchildren.
A memorial service will be held Saturday, April 2, at 2 p.m. at Tryon Estates, with the Rev. Ralph Kuether officiating.
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