Ruth Emily Dunford Creer, age 76, passed away January 18, 2020 in Spanish Fork from complications of Lewy Body Dementia. She was just days away from her 77th birthday. She was born January 24, 1943 in Shelley, Idaho to George Osmond Dunford and Venna Luetta Patterson. Ruth was the fifth of eight children.
Ruth was raised in Payson, Utah and graduated from Payson High School with high honors in 1961. She married Ryan A. Creer on November 3, 1961 in Payson, Utah. Their marriage was later solemnized on November 10, 1962 in the Manti Temple. They enjoyed 58 years of marriage and to that union was born six children: Michael Edward (Analee), Marcie Creer Ogilvie, Neil Dunford (Tina), Jennifer Ann Stokey (David), Andrew Ryan (Amy), and Brent Alan (Holly). They are the grandparents of 33 grandchildren and 17 great grandchildren.
Ruth was an active member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. She served in many positions including Primary and Sunday School, but her favorite calling was serving in the Young Womens Organization. She also served as a temple worker in the Provo, Utah Temple.
Ruth worked for 15 years as a secretary at Spanish Fork Junior High School. She enjoyed singing with the Choralettes, volunteering at Mountain View Hospital, and was a member of The Daughters of Utah Pioneers. She enjoyed and was so talented at sewing, quilting, crocheting, and traveling, but her favorite thing to do was spend time with her family.
Ruth is survived by her husband Ryan A. Creer and their six children. She is also survived by five siblings, Margaret Reid (Don), George Gary (Fran), Arlene VanWagenen, Barbara Christiansen (Don), and Sarah Ann “Annie” Thayne (Grant). She was preceded in death by her parents; her brothers, Max and Ned; her daughters-in-law, Trisha and Tina Creer, as well as her grandson, Zachary Ogilvie.
The family wishes to give special thanks to the Legacy House staff and Brio Hospice for their compassionate and tender care of Ruth.
Funeral services will be held Friday, January 24, 2020 at the Spanish Fork West Stake Center, 575 West 400 North, Spanish Fork, Utah. A viewing will be held Thursday, January 23, 2020 from 6:00-8:00 p.m. at Walker Funeral Home, 187 S. Main Street, Spanish Fork, and on Friday, January 24, from 9:45-10:45 a.m. prior to the service. Interment will be at the Spanish Fork City Cemetery.
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Phyllis Brock says
January 21, 2020 at 10:49 pmRyan and family, We would like to send our love and condolences to you and your family at this time. We enjoyed knowing Ruth and visiting with her. May you be blessed with wonderful memories of a great lady.
Bob and Phyllis Brock
William & Roxie Throckmorton Fackrell says
January 22, 2020 at 4:56 pmWe would like to send our love and condolences to you. Ruth has been my friend since childhood. I remember her strength, goodness, sense of humor and unmistakable laugh. She is a true friend. Ryan, thank you for taking such good care of her. You have been partners for many years. Ryan, may you continue to have health, happiness and peace.
Judy Zeeman says
January 22, 2020 at 8:44 pmRyan, we are so very sorry to hear of the passing of a special friend. I will always remember the special times of our “growing up” years. Ruth was a good friend and I am sorry that we can’t be there. She always made me feel special. Know that you are in our thoughts and prayers. The last few years have been hard for you and your family as well as Ruth. And you handled it well and with dignity. All our love, Judy and LaMar Zeeman
LaMar and Judy Zeeman says
January 22, 2020 at 8:58 pmRyan, our thoughts are prayers are with you and your family at this time. I remember all the good things about our “growing up ” years. Ruth was a special person and a special friend. We are so sorry to hear of her passing. I will never forget of her abilities of making all around her to feel like their were her best friend. Ryan you have been a good friend. Ruth will always be remembered with love and a wonderful friendship.
Norda Baldwin says
January 22, 2020 at 10:47 pmRuth was a best friend from childhood on. We lived in the same ward and did so many things together. Slumber parties were so fun—some at her home. I have great memories of Ruth and offer my condolences to her husband, children, and grandkids.
Linda Sue Bean Foster says
January 25, 2020 at 5:00 amI was in Second Ward along with Ruth Norda Gordon and Ernest. They were a year older than me but we had many classes together. I was sad to learn about Ruth. I’m happy to hear she had such great care and a large loving family to be with her.
Annabelle Edman says
February 12, 2020 at 7:39 amMy deepest sympathy to your family.
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