Ruth Loretta Artz, 90, went to be with her Lord on Thursday, October 16, 2014. Funeral Service is scheduled for 2pm on Thursday, October 23, 2014 at Houston National Cemetery Chapel, 10410 Veterans Memorial Drive, Houston, Texas. Interment will immediately follow. Pastor David Norton of Snook Assembly of God Church will be officiating the service.
Ruth was born April 12, 1924 in Savoy, Illinois to Fred and Opal Rosemier. She married the love of her life William Adam Artz on March 7, 1942. They were married 32 years before he died in 1974. Anyone who had been around our Mother knows how much she loved her family and how much we loved her. We will miss her very, very much but we have a million good memories of all the happy times together. Through the years we have had family gatherings, birthday parties and other occasions to be together with friends and relatives, Mother was always there. We thought at this time, she would most want to be surrounded by her family. For that reason we decided to only have a chapel service in Houston.
Mother lived at Crestview Terrace Apartments in Bryan for 20 years. Where she coordinated the Thursday Worship Service each week and arranged ministers to bring the message.
For the past three years, she has lived with Doug and Debra. As a family we are so grateful that they were able to let her live with them. They have made sure she had everything she wanted or needed. For the past few weeks she has been under Hospice care at Doug & Debra’s home.
Our Mother belonged to First Methodist Church in Bryan and Bellaire Methodist Church when she lived in Houston.
Mother has had a lot of friends that she has stayed in contact with through the years. People who were not even related called her “Grammer” or “Aunt Ruth”. She was special to everyone. Always had a smile and even up to the last few days, her sense of humor never faded.
Ruth is preceded in death by her parents, her brother Charles Rosemier, and her “Bill” whom she missed very much.
She is survived by her sister Betty Cumberlin of Ft Worth, Tx, three children, daughter DeAnna Artz Griffin & her husband Albert (Butch), son Douglas W. Artz and his wife Debra, and son Ronald R. Artz and his wife Glenda. Known as “Grammer” by her Grandchildren Courtney Artz Dodge & Husband Brian Dodge, Christopher Artz, Jason & Sarah Schmiedeke, Amy & Jared Heyman. Great- grandchildren Shane, Karena & Natalie Artz, Mackenzi & Kyle Heyman and Parker Schmiedeke Nieces, nephews and other family members.
Flowers can be sent to the Callaway-Jones Funeral Home in Bryan, TX., or donations in Mother’s memory to Hospice Brazos Valley.
I am sad to hear that sweet Ruth passed on. I know you will miss her. She is in a beautiful place now, some day we will see her again. Thanks for letting me know. God bless you.
Ruth was a former neighbor and good friend. I will miss her. My blessings on Doug, Ronnie and Deanna and their families in the loss of their mother.
Doug, DeAnna, and Ronnie,
My heart filled with sorrow when I heard Doug’s message today about your Mother. Ruth has always been my best supporter and I will miss her terribly. May God bless you and take care of you during this very difficult time. Rest in peace Ruth, you are loved and you will never be forgotten!
We have lost a beautiful friend. I have known Ruth since the early 70’s and she never changed. Always kind, loving, caring and fun. The most loving and caring family I have ever known. I am
sad for our loss! Many prayers and blessings for the whole family.
In loving memory of my Texas Aunt.
My love and prayers go out to DeAnna, Doug, Ron & Butch during this time of loss. Aunt Ruth is in a better place now with no pain.
My sorrows be overcome by Happy memories of Ruth. Ruth was everyone’s friend who came into contact with her and will be thought about forever. I am so glad she came in my life in my early working days and forward.
Prayers to all of her family.
Daisy
Beautiful obituary. That was a great tribute to a much loved Aunt. From the niece who both her and I know was her favorite. She will be missed but not forgotten and always loved.
Mrs. Artz will be missed. Even though I did not see her often, she remains a part of my childhood. She and her husband hosted neighborhood “kool-aid parties”. All of the kids from Imogene St. Would be invited to their house for kool aid and cartoons shown with a 8 mm movie projector! In recent years, each time I saw Mrs. Artz, she would tell me she still had the blue and white beaded necklace I made her! Loving eyes and loving heart is how I will remember her. Rest in peace with Christ Mrs. Artz. Hugs to all her family. Leanne Jablonski James
Ruth and Bill and DeAnna, Doug and Ronnie were our friends and neighbors in the 60’s and continue to be our friends and neighbors today. I will remember Ruth as a kind, loving and caring person with the greatest sense of humor. She could always make me laugh. Always a pleasure to be with and I loved her. May God bless her family and give them strength at this time of great loss.
We want all of you to know how saddened we are about Aunt Ruth passing. she was a ray of sunshine on a cloudy day. She will always be in our hearts and minds as are all of you. Hope with the passing of time your hearts will heal. We love you guys and will be thinking of you on this sad occasion. We love you and May God Bless.
The Rosemier Family
We are very saddened by the passing of Aunt Ruth. She was a very kind person and we always enjoyed the visits with her. God Bless you all for taking such good care of her. We are thinking of you all during this difficult time with much love.
Connie and Larry Rosemier
Aunt Ruth was a favorite person. Half the time I couldn’t tell if she was putting me on or not, she had such a great sense of humor. Her children were her proudest acheivement and as she grew old they reflected her love. Doug and Debbie you did such a wonderful job on her room. It was just what she would have wanted. DeAnna, Butch, Glenda and Ronnie your love and support filled the air, she had as Jimmy Stewart would of called it, “A Wonderful Life” thanks to her children. God Bless!
Our deepest regrets go to the family. We are very sorry for everyone’s loss. Debra Artz is a member of the Brenham Home Depot family. If there is anything we can do to help please let us know. We are thinking of you in the days to come.
My deepest sympathy of your loss, just always know she will always be with you ….
Dear Texas Family,
Saddened to hear about Aunt Ruth. I have so many memories of her, from chasing my brothers around to try to kiss them when she came to visit to tripping and falling flat trying to catch the bouquet at my wedding. Though we don’t see you all very much, I will miss knowing she is not around. My thoughts and prayers are with all of you. Love to all. Susie
Dear DeAnna, Doug, and Ronnie,
I am thinking of your family during this very difficult time. Ruth will always be remembered and missed by so many of us whose lives she has touched with her love, kindness, and wit. Your mother reached out to my mother at a very difficult time for Mom, and they became wonderful friends. She was delightful company and never failed to mention how wonderful her children were to her. I hope you will be comforted by that and your wonderful memories.
Love, Dani