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Ruth Evelyn Beggs Failor

Birth	:	30 Jul 1931 Sioux City, Woodbury County, Iowa, USA
Death	:	30 Apr 2022 Des Moines, Polk County, Iowa, USA
Burial	:	Rose Hill Memorial Gardens Cemetery, Marshalltown, Marshall County, USA
Coordinate	:	42.0092010, -92.9021988
Description	:	Ruth Evelyn (Beggs) Failor was born on July 30, 1931, in Sioux City, Iowa, the daughter of Vivian Irene (Cobb) Beggs and John Elroy Beggs, their third child. She was born prematurely, weighing just under four pounds. She was strong-willed and determined from the start. Ruth survived birth but not without subsequent complications. Due to her small size, she was placed in an incubator. She was given an excessive amount of oxygen which severely damaged her eyes. She could see only colors until the age of twelve. A little over a month after her birth her father... Read More	Ruth Evelyn (Beggs) Failor was born on July 30, 1931, in Sioux City, Iowa, the daughter of Vivian Irene (Cobb) Beggs and John Elroy Beggs, their third child. She was born prematurely, weighing just under four pounds. She was strong-willed and determined from the start. Ruth survived birth but not without subsequent complications. Due to her small size, she was placed in an incubator. She was given an excessive amount of oxygen which severely damaged her eyes. She could see only colors until the age of twelve. A little over a month after her birth her father was hospitalized with broken ribs caused by a car accident where he died from pneumonia in September 1931. Her mother was raising three children working long days and felt it best for Ruth to go to the blind school. Even though her grandfather Asa Cobb was initially against her being sent away, Ruth went to boarding school at the School for the Blind in Vinton, Iowa starting at the age of eight years old through high school. During the summers she would come back to Sioux City mainly living with her grandparents, Asa and Grace, until they were unable to look after her. Some of her fondest memories growing up with her grandparents were when she would sit with her grandfather listening to radio programs together and when she attended Mrs. Violet Miller's Sunday School class at the Central Baptist Church in Sioux city. During this time, she entered a contest where students had to memorize multiple bible verses. She was the only one in her class to do so. She won the grand prize of a print bible. Her grandma Grace Cobb helped her to memorize the verses. After high school, where she met life-long friends, she lived with her mother while working for Good Will. During that time she met Martin Failor though mutual friends. They married August 22, 1959, in Rhodes, Iowa in the home where Martin had lived since age 14. They were nearly married for 50 years. Ruth loved many things. She loved the Lord, her family, and her friends. She also loved to talk on the phone. If you were one of the lucky ones, Ruth always had something to talk about. She loved to read, watch old-time movies, and listen to the Iowa State boys' basketball games. Ruth was a musician, loving to sing and play piano. Her talent led her to writing two worship songs. She enjoyed going places to shop, eat and visit, but was happy to be at home. Ruth was a member of the American Council for the Blind and the Friends of the Iowa Library for the Blind. Ruth passed away peacefully at age of 90 years and 9 months, with her children by her side, on Saturday, April 30, 2022. She took on life in ways most people will never understand or could begin to comprehend. She was a brave and sweet person who loved her husband, children, grandchildren, and great grandchild. She loved us unconditionally and we loved her with all our hearts. Surviving are her children, Gayla Failor (Eric Hulbert) of Rhodes, Iowa, and Craig (Carmel) Failor of Oak Park, Illinois; her five grandchildren, Allie Nancarrow of Brighton, ENG., Emily Nancarrow (Connor Jones) of Buena Vista, CO, Graham (Amber Bell), Braley and Evan Failor all of Oak Park, IL.; her great-granddaughter Karsyn Failor who she was thrilled to meet and hold. Her brother-in-law Gene (Margaret) Failor, Tennessee. She was preceded in death by her grandparents Grace and Asa Cobb; her parents Vivian and John Beggs; her husband Martin Failor; brother John "Jack" Beggs Jr.; sister Juanita and bother-in-law Paul Hoeppner; brother-in-law Stewart Failor; sister-in-law Carol Ann Failor; and niece Ellen Failor. Services at the Mitchell Family Funeral Home. Memorials may be made to The Friends of the Iowa Library for the Blind and Physically Handicapped, at [email protected] Source: Mitchell Family Funeral Home, Marshalltown, Iowa

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Where is Ruth Evelyn Beggs Failor's memorial?
Ruth Evelyn Beggs Failor's memorial is located at: Rose Hill Memorial Gardens Cemetery, Marshalltown, Marshall County, USA.
When did Ruth Evelyn Beggs Failor death?
Ruth Evelyn Beggs Failor death on 30 Apr 2022 in Des Moines, Polk County, Iowa, USA
Where are the coordinates of the Ruth Evelyn Beggs Failor's memorial?
Latitude: 42.0092010
Longitude: -92.9021988

Family Members:

Parent

John Elroy Begg Jr.

(1902 - 1931)

Vivian Irene Cobb Karr

(1908 - 1985)

Spouse

Martin Braley Failor

(1926 - 2009)

Siblings

PFC John Elroy “Jack” Begg

(1929 - 1950)

Flowers:

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Coordinate: 42.0092010, -92.9021988

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Coordinate: 42.0527661, -92.8140879

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Coordinate: 42.0493147, -92.8053903

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Coordinate: 42.0062000, -92.7856000

16. Marietta Cemetery
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Coordinate: 42.0675011, -93.0008011

17. Sea Captains Grave
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Coordinate: 41.9347000, -92.9802000

18. Pleasant Hill Cemetery
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Coordinate: 42.0210991, -92.7758026

19. Stavanger Friends Cemetery
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Coordinate: 41.9673500, -92.7858000

20. LaMoille Cemetery
LaMoille, Marshall County, USA
Coordinate: 42.0194016, -93.0391998

21. Hixite Cemetery
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Coordinate: 42.0786018, -93.0141983

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Green Mountain, Marshall County, USA
Coordinate: 42.1026250, -92.8242800

23. Strand Lutheran Cemetery
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Coordinate: 41.9420433, -92.7793467

24. Albion Cemetery
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