Ruth’s story began May 20, 1923 in Oklahoma City, OK, when she was born to Ezra and Rebecca Ropp. They moved to Chicago when she was five. At age 15, she became a follower of Jesus, and would ride the trolley an hour each way to church by herself. On November 7, 1942 Ruth married Harold, a farmer from Carlock, whom she met visiting her cousins during the summers.
Ruth and Harold’s farm was the center of many Foster family reunions, creating memories for several generations. She was known for her farmer’s wife cooking, and, of course, her homemade angel food cake. Ruth cooked many meals at First Church of the Nazarene. She began teaching Sunday School when she was sixteen and taught a class into her nineties. Being an avid Cubs fan, she was thrilled to see them win the World Series.
Loved ones who will miss Ruth until they meet again are her three sons: Fred (Nina) Foster, Oaktown, IN; Mark (Peggy) Foster, Florence, SC; and John (Deb) Foster, Bloomington, IL; her grandchildren: Glenn Foster, David Foster, Mark Foster, Mindi Marx, Jenny Klouse, Katie Yates; and many great grandchildren, one of whom carries her name.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be sent to the First Nazarene Church, 2207 N Towanda Barnes Rd, Bloomington, IL 61705.
Ruth’s story began May 20, 1923 in Oklahoma City, OK, when she was born to Ezra and Rebecca Ropp. They moved to Chicago when she was five. At age 15, she became a follower of Jesus, and would ride the trolley an hour each way to church by herself. On November 7, 1942 Ruth married Harold, a farmer from Carlock, whom she met visiting her cousins during the summers.
Ruth and Harold’s farm was the center of many Foster family reunions, creating memories for several generations. She was known for her farmer’s wife cooking, and, of course, her homemade angel food cake. Ruth cooked many meals at First Church of the Nazarene. She began teaching Sunday School when she was sixteen and taught a class into her nineties. Being an avid Cubs fan, she was thrilled to see them win the World Series.
Loved ones who will miss Ruth until they meet again are her three sons: Fred (Nina) Foster, Oaktown, IN; Mark (Peggy) Foster, Florence, SC; and John (Deb) Foster, Bloomington, IL; her grandchildren: Glenn Foster, David Foster, Mark Foster, Mindi Marx, Jenny Klouse, Katie Yates; and many great grandchildren, one of whom carries her name.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be sent to the First Nazarene Church, 2207 N Towanda Barnes Rd, Bloomington, IL 61705.
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