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Ruth Emelia Parsons Duey

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Birth	:	27 Oct 1893 Denver, Denver County, Colorado, USA
Death	:	8 May 1980 Sioux City, Woodbury County, Iowa, USA
Burial	:	Greenlawn Memory Gardens, North Kingsville, Ashtabula County, USA
Coordinate	:	41.9113960, -80.6741943
Plot	:	Block 14, Lot 2, Grave 7
Description	:	Ruth Duey was born Ruth Emelia Parsons in Denver, Colorado, on October 27,1893, and departed this life in Sioux City, Iowa, on May 8, 1980. The eldest of five children born to August and Emelia Parsons, Ruth was orphaned when only ten years of age. She and the other children were then divided to be raised among relatives and friends in the area. Ruth spent her later girlhood years with her Aunt Mary Rouse in the Rocky Mountain town of Nederland, Colorado. It was here that she developed a life-long attachment for the beauty and serenity of the... Read More	Ruth Duey was born Ruth Emelia Parsons in Denver, Colorado, on October 27,1893, and departed this life in Sioux City, Iowa, on May 8, 1980. The eldest of five children born to August and Emelia Parsons, Ruth was orphaned when only ten years of age. She and the other children were then divided to be raised among relatives and friends in the area. Ruth spent her later girlhood years with her Aunt Mary Rouse in the Rocky Mountain town of Nederland, Colorado. It was here that she developed a life-long attachment for the beauty and serenity of the mountain country. Although her early life was beset with sorrow and hardship caused by the separation of her immediate family and the circumstances of her existence, she developed a beauty of Christian character and a loving personality that endeared her to all who knew her. Ruth came (circa 1913) to Chester to live with the family of her cousin (Mrs. Pete Turnure) and to work in the general store owned by Mr. Turnure. Aware of the importance of education and in an effort to fulfill her ambitions, she attended Peru State Normal College, where she attained the qualifications for teaching. It was here that she also furthered her interests in music and literature that were to become an important part of her life. Following a period of teaching in a country school near Chester, Ruth was united in marriage to Fred C. Duey on January 1, 1916. This was to begin her long career as devoted helpmeet (sic), mother, and Christian servant to her dear husband, children, and community. Fred and Ruth spent the early years of their farming endeavor in Eastern Colorado after which they returned to the Chester area to continue in that vocation for more than fifty years. She and her husband were to provide the loving inspiration, discipline, leadership and Christian atmosphere for the six children to be born to them. A deeply religious person, Ruth was daily devoted to God and the Bible and attendance to her church where she was an active member for over sixty years. Following the death of her husband in 1969, she continued to reside at her home in Chester. Although slowed, in later years by the crippling effects of Parkinsonism, she continued to maintain an interest in religious and social affairs. Her home remained a welcome haven for visits from her children, their families and friends. In the summer of 1975 she moved to Sioux City, Iowa, to be near family members there. Besides her many friends, those who remain to share her memory are her children: Dale and Jeanette Duey of Chandler, Ariz.; Holmer and Laurel Ambrose of Glendale, Ariz.; Dale and Carman Moore and Grant and Marilyn Duey of Boise, Idaho; Gene and Marcia Weary of Green Valley, Ariz.; Allan and Marilyn Duey of Sioux City, Iowa. There are twenty-one grandchildren and twelve great-grandchildren. Words in eulogy cannot describe the spirit and beauty of the life of this great lady. Surely in the hearts of those she touched her memory will prevail, and her spirit will be with them always. A graveside service was held at the Chester Cemetery on Monday, May 12, at 11:00 a.m. conducted by Reverends Opal and Norman Crounse.

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Ruth Emelia Parsons Duey's memorial is located at: Greenlawn Memory Gardens, North Kingsville, Ashtabula County, USA.
When did Ruth Emelia Parsons Duey death?
Ruth Emelia Parsons Duey death on 8 May 1980 in Sioux City, Woodbury County, Iowa, USA
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Latitude: 41.9113960
Longitude: -80.6741943

Family Members:

Parent

John August Parsons

(1863 - 1903)

Amelia “Emily” Bloomquest Parsons

(1872 - 1901)

Spouse

Frederick Carl “Fred” Duey

(1895 - 1969)

Siblings

Mabel “Polly” Parsons Wilson

(1895 - 1958)

Fred Carl Parsons

(1897 - 1953)

Axel R. Parsons

(1901 - 1902)

Children

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North Kingsville, Ashtabula County, USA
Coordinate: 41.9113960, -80.6741943

2. East Lake Cemetery
North Kingsville, Ashtabula County, USA
Coordinate: 41.9039001, -80.6921997

3. Old Kingsville Corners Cemetery
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Coordinate: 41.8883930, -80.6775800

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Coordinate: 41.8857994, -80.6663971

5. Longview Cemetery
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Coordinate: 41.8851500, -80.6662360

6. Lake Road Cemetery
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Coordinate: 41.9383011, -80.6496964

7. West Lakeville Cemetery
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Coordinate: 41.9257460, -80.6217150

8. Saint Joseph Cemetery
Conneaut, Ashtabula County, USA
Coordinate: 41.9310989, -80.6027985

9. Glenwood Cemetery
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Coordinate: 41.9324989, -80.5997009

10. Gageville Cemetery
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Coordinate: 41.8450300, -80.6677600

11. Harringtons Point Cemetery
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Coordinate: 41.9537800, -80.5965800

12. Center Cemetery
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Coordinate: 41.9370100, -80.5817000

13. Monroe Township Kelloggsville Cemetery
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Coordinate: 41.8525009, -80.6108017

14. Farnham Cemetery
Conneaut, Ashtabula County, USA
Coordinate: 41.9087900, -80.5706100

15. Durkee Cemetery
Conneaut, Ashtabula County, USA
Coordinate: 41.8925018, -80.5727997

16. Edgewood Cemetery
Edgewood, Ashtabula County, USA
Coordinate: 41.8707200, -80.7726000

17. Maple Grove Cemetery
Ashtabula, Ashtabula County, USA
Coordinate: 41.8511009, -80.7572021

18. City Cemetery
Conneaut, Ashtabula County, USA
Coordinate: 41.9409100, -80.5620700

19. Old Barn Ring Family Cemetery
Conneaut, Ashtabula County, USA
Coordinate: 41.8335390, -80.6155120

20. Old Ashtabula Cemetery
Ashtabula, Ashtabula County, USA
Coordinate: 41.8675000, -80.7838890

21. Reeds Corners Cemetery
Ashtabula County, USA
Coordinate: 41.8563030, -80.5726960

22. Saint Peters Episcopal Church Columbarium
Ashtabula County, USA
Coordinate: 41.8626480, -80.7847100

23. Chestnut Grove Cemetery
Ashtabula, Ashtabula County, USA
Coordinate: 41.8549995, -80.7814026

24. East Conneaut Cemetery
Conneaut, Ashtabula County, USA
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