DARWACTOR, Ruth Clift
Source: 1950s Obituaries - Thanks to the Covington Public Library for sending their wonderful collection of obituaries to share with you here (especially Brenda) – hand dated Nov 1952 p25
Ruth Clift Darwactor was born April 28, 1902 in Veedersburg, Indiana, the daughter of John and Mary Dye Clift. She received her education in the Veedesburg Schools. At an early age she confessed her God and placed her membership in the Methodist Church in Veedersburg. Later, after her marriage, she transferred her membership to the Centennial EUB Church near her home. On oct 24, 1920 she was united in marriage to James A. Darwactor. They established their home on his farm near Steam Corner where she lived at the time of her death. To this union was born two children, a son Charles of Veedersburg and a daughter Mildred at home. Besides the immediately family she is survived by two brothers; Charles and McKinley both of Veedersburg and five sisters: Mrs. Sarah Hoover and Mrs. Esther Cowan both of Veedersburg; Mrs. Mary Harrold of Kingman; Mrs. Florence Cooper of Danville, Ill; Mrs. Laura Piercefield, Tilson, Ill and one grandson Michael Alan Darwactor. Ruth’s health had been failing for the past two years but not until April of this year did it become necessary for her to undergo surgery. Since that time she has been hospitalized repeatedly. She passed away Nov 12, 1952. Through all her sickness she never gave up hope that she would recover. She wanted so much to feel well again so she could better enjoy the little grandson. Ruth was a quiet unassuming person, devoting her entire time to caring for her fa
mily. She was an appreciate and loving wife and mother. Her neighbor’s as well as family remember her as always greeting you with a smile.
Beyond Life’s Gateway
There’s an open gate
At the end of the road
Through which each must go alone
And there in a light we cannot see
Our father claims His Own
Beyond the gate your loved one
Finds happiness and rest
And there is comfort in the thought
That a loving God knows best.
The funeral services were conducted from the Fishero Funeral Home by Rev. Fred Chelan assisted b Rev. Richard Baker of Crawfordsville. The honorary casket bearers were Cedric Wilson, Earl Alward, Harold Williams, Marion Osborn, Joe Ratcliff, Hardy Helms, Guy Stockdale and Emory Cown. The flower bearers were Idell Wilson; Rosemary Williams, Hazel Myers, Nellie Hutts, Verda Sproule, Delores Clift, Mrs. Guy Stockdale, Hazel Van DeVenter, Gertie Benefield and Shirley Cowan. Music was furnished by Mrs. Mabel Nelson, the singing by Arnet Robinson and Francis Dice. The burial and committal rites were held and conducted at Rockfield Cemetery near Veedersburg, Indiana. – kbz