Ruth C. Colhour

Ruth was united in marriage to Emmett Bruce Colhour on June 2, 1935 at a home in Russell County . This union was blessed with two children, Dianne and Donald. Bruce preceded her in death on June 26, 2005.

She was a lifelong Russell area resident. She was employed with Walizer Motor Company, Witchers Studio, Florence Sharp Dress Shop and for Lewis/Marshall Jewelry Store all in Russell throughout her working career.

Ruth’s surviving family include her son, Rev. Donald B. Colhour of Hollywood , CA ; daughter, Dianne Farmer and husband John O. III of Russell; sister, Grace Philpot of Wyoming; two grandsons, Mark David Rein and Scott Phillip Rein ; three step- grandchildren, Mr. & Mrs. John O.Farmer IV, Mr. & Mrs. Phillip Prickett and Mr. and Mrs. Mike Farmer; 10 step great-grandchildren, Craig, Courtney, Kelsey, Kyle, Kayla and Cameron Farmer; Josh, Austin, Jessica and Arian Prickett; Abigail and Eva Farmer.

She was preceded in death by her husband; two infant sisters, three adult sisters, Dorothy Anschutz, Ethel Heinze and Wilmetta Osborn; and one brother, Jack W. Williams.

Celebration of Ruth’s Life will be held at 10:00 A.M. Thursday, July 24, 2008 at the First Congregational Church of Russell with Rev. Don Colhour and Rev. James Alexander Officiating. Interment will follow at Russell City Cemetery . Visitation will be from 9 AM to 8 PM Wednesday, July 23 at Pohlman-Varner-Peeler Mortuary of Russell with the family present to greet friends from 6 PM to 8 PM. A memorial has been established with First Congregational Church of Russell. Contributions and condolences may be left with Pohlman-Varner-Peeler Mortuary who are in charge of these arrangements.