Ruth H. (Root) Underwood
June 23, 1931 ~ October 18, 2016 (age 85) 85 Years OldShare using:
Ruth H. Underwood, age 85, of Spring Valley died Tuesday October 18, 2016 at her home in Spring Valley.
Ruth Harriet Root was born June 23, 1931 in Spring Valley to Elezer and Ruth (Hornseth) Root. She attended and graduated from Spring Valley High School in 1949. After high school Ruth attended The Kahler School of Nursing, graduating in 1952. Ruth worked as a nurse until her retirement. She loved to shop and travel, enjoyed reading and watching gameshows and the news on T.V. but her greatest joy was her family.
She is survived by her children Carl Underwood of Waseca, MN and Cynthia (Roger) Becker of Spring Valley, MN, 3 grandchildren and 5 ½ greatgrandchildren; Amy Becker of Spring Valley, MN, Cara (Blaine) Stockfleth and their children Sydney, Caden, Wyatt and one on the way yet to be named of Omaha, NE, and Casey (Mark) Harrison and their children Trevor and Evelyn of Irvine, CA. Ruth is also survived by one brother Jim Root of Spring Valley. She was preceded in death by her parents and one son Chuck Underwood.
Private family services will be held at a later date.
Memorials may be sent to the children’s hospital of the donors choice.
Condolences may be left at www.Hindtfuneralhomes.com