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Ruth Ione Beek Bruns

Birth	:	25 Jun 1931 George, Lyon County, Iowa, USA
Death	:	8 Jul 2009 George, Lyon County, Iowa, USA
Burial	:	Evergreen Cemetery, George, Lyon County, USA
Coordinate	:	43.3394012, -96.0164032
Description	:	George, IA Mrs. Edward P. "Ruth" Bruns, age 78 of George, IA died Wednesday, July 8, 2009 at the Good Samaritan Center in George, IA. Memorial service was held, Saturday, July 11th at Lyon County First Presbyterian Church near George, IA, with inurnment at a later date at Evergreen Lawn Cemetery in George, IA. Ruth Ione Bruns was born June 25, 1931 on a farm Northwest of George, Iowa, the daughter of Edward and Henrietta (Willemssen) Beek. As a young child she experienced the "Great Depression" era. Being the oldest of twelve children, Ruth was responsible as a caretaker for... Read More	George, IA Mrs. Edward P. "Ruth" Bruns, age 78 of George, IA died Wednesday, July 8, 2009 at the Good Samaritan Center in George, IA. Memorial service was held, Saturday, July 11th at Lyon County First Presbyterian Church near George, IA, with inurnment at a later date at Evergreen Lawn Cemetery in George, IA. Ruth Ione Bruns was born June 25, 1931 on a farm Northwest of George, Iowa, the daughter of Edward and Henrietta (Willemssen) Beek. As a young child she experienced the "Great Depression" era. Being the oldest of twelve children, Ruth was responsible as a caretaker for her brothers and sisters. She and her family lived and farmed various places, such as George, IA, Ashton, IA and Adrian, MN. She attended country school in Adrian, MN, until her family returned to George in 1943, where she continued her education. She graduated from George High School in 1950. After high school she enrolled at Mounds Midway School of Nursing in St. Paul, MN. After nursing school she also earned a degree from the Mankato School of Business. On August 24, 1956, Ruth was united in marriage to Edward Bruns at the Hope Reformed Church in George, IA. Together they lived in Denison, IA, until 1959, and then moved to Sioux City, IA, returning to George in 1961. Ruth worked as an LPN for several care facilities, the Sibley Hospital and for Dr. Gessford in George. She also worked as a bookkeeper for small business and Ed's farming operation. Ruth was a member of Lyon County First Presbyterian Church near George, and very involved at a local level in the national organization "World Day of Prayer". She was an avid gardener and seamstress, and active with Bible Study. She enjoyed visiting with family and friends, especially with her grandchildren. She is survived by her husband of fifty-three years, Edward Bruns of George, IA; son Mark Bruns; son-in-law, Mike Bertelsen; two grandchildren, Beth and Brady Bertelsen; nine siblings, Mary Fredricksen of Cedar, Rapids, IA, Sallie Debar of New Brighton, MN, Harlan Beek of Paynesville, MN, John Beek of Boyden, IA, Glenda Noordsy of Pella, IA, David Beek of New York, NY, Rebecca Tabor of Arden Hills, MN, E.J. Beek of Mankato, MN and Esther Williams of Hopkins, MN; and numerous nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents, Edward and Henrietta Beek; daughter, Dialetta Bertelsen; two brothers, Bartie Beek and Stephen Beek. (Jurrens Funeral Home)

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Ruth Ione Beek Bruns's memorial is located at: Evergreen Cemetery, George, Lyon County, USA.
When did Ruth Ione Beek Bruns death?
Ruth Ione Beek Bruns death on 8 Jul 2009 in George, Lyon County, Iowa, USA
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Latitude: 43.3394012
Longitude: -96.0164032

Family Members:

Parent

Edward Beek

(1905 - 1977)

Henrietta Johanna Willemssen Beek

(1910 - 1992)

Spouse

Edward Peter Bruns

(1932 - 2011)

Siblings

Children

Dialetta “Dolly” Bruns Bertelsen

(1963 - 2009)

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Nearby Cemetories:

1. Evergreen Cemetery
George, Lyon County, USA
Coordinate: 43.3394012, -96.0164032

2. Hope Reformed Church Cemetery
George, Lyon County, USA
Coordinate: 43.3296127, -96.0392609

3. First Presbyterian Church Cemetery
George, Lyon County, USA
Coordinate: 43.3160591, -95.9707260

4. First Baptist Church Cemetery
George, Lyon County, USA
Coordinate: 43.3755000, -95.9780000

5. Zoar Presbyterian Church Cemetery
Lyon County, USA
Coordinate: 43.3593864, -95.8996582

6. Zion Lutheran Cemetery
George, Lyon County, USA
Coordinate: 43.3306007, -95.8902969

7. Zion Cemetery
Lyon County, USA
Coordinate: 43.4324989, -95.9969025

8. Grant Township Cemetery
Lyon County, USA
Coordinate: 43.3903008, -95.8989029

9. Saint John Cemetery
Boyden, Sioux County, USA
Coordinate: 43.2294006, -96.0152969

10. Quaker Cemetery
George, Lyon County, USA
Coordinate: 43.2872900, -95.8706700

11. Greenwood Cemetery
Matlock, Sioux County, USA
Coordinate: 43.2308006, -95.9405975

12. Bethel Reformed Cemetery
Lyon County, USA
Coordinate: 43.4621086, -95.9978027

13. Garfield Township Cemetery
Lyon County, USA
Coordinate: 43.2689018, -96.1572037

14. Saint Paul Lutheran Cemetery
Hull, Sioux County, USA
Coordinate: 43.2282000, -96.0985000

15. Riverview Cemetery
Rock Rapids, Lyon County, USA
Coordinate: 43.4127998, -96.1643982

16. Sheridan Township Cemetery
Boyden, Sioux County, USA
Coordinate: 43.2047005, -96.0208969

17. Holy Name Cemetery
Rock Rapids, Lyon County, USA
Coordinate: 43.4183006, -96.1864014

18. Pleasant View Cemetery
Little Rock, Lyon County, USA
Coordinate: 43.4445686, -95.8757553

19. Apostolic Christian Faith Cemetery
Rock Rapids, Lyon County, USA
Coordinate: 43.4207918, -96.1854804

20. Saint Marys Cemetery
Ashton, Osceola County, USA
Coordinate: 43.3156013, -95.8032990

21. Gilman Cemetery
Ashton, Osceola County, USA
Coordinate: 43.3139000, -95.8032990

22. Hope Church Cemetery
Sibley, Osceola County, USA
Coordinate: 43.4193000, -95.8200000

23. Saint Joseph Cemetery
Hull, Sioux County, USA
Coordinate: 43.1916080, -96.1273510

24. Hope Cemetery
Hull, Sioux County, USA
Coordinate: 43.1939011, -96.1483002