Gentry county Missouri, Obituaries: Ruth L. Nelson Copyright. All rights reserved. http://www.usgwarchives.net/copyright.htm Submitted by: Don Raymond Published in a northwest Missouri newspaper, buried in High Ridge cemetery. Ruth L. Nelson, 1918 - 2005: Ravenwood, MO. - Ruth L. Nelson of Ravenwood, passed away Thursday, March 17, 2005, at a Springfield, MO., hospital. Ruth was born on Aug. 31, 1918 in Cattawissa, MO. She was the daughter of Harry and Bessie (Martin) Bottum. On July 27, 1940, she was united in marriage to Lowell W. Nelson, who preceded her in death. She also was preceded in death by her parents; and a sister, June Oberbeck. Ruth was an elementary school teacher, retiring from the St. Louis, MO., County School District after 28 years. She was a member of the Stanberry, MO., First Baptist Church and Literary Progressive Club in Ravenwood. Survivors: a daughter, June Blair, Jonesboro, AR.; and a grandson, John Blair, and wife, Julie, Fayetteville, AR. Graveside service: 2 p.m. Saturday, March 19, at the High Ridge Cemetery, Stanberry. Prior to the graveside service the family will receive friends from 1 to 2 p.m. March 19 at the Roberson-Polley Chapel, Stanberry. Burial: High Ridge Cemetery, Stanberry. Memorial contributions: to the American Heart Association, Salvation Army or Humane Society.