Obit of Barth, Ruth "Tootsie" - Craig County, Oklahoma Submitted by: Lynskablelynn 2 Oct 2005 Return to Craig County Archives: http://www.usgwarchives.net/ok/craig/craig.html ========================================================================== USGENWEB NOTICE Copyright. All rights reserved. http://www.usgwarchives.net/copyright.htm ========================================================================== Published on September 07, 2005 Albuquerque Journal BARTH -- Ruth "Tootsie" Barth, beloved wife, mother, and grandmother, passed away in the early hours of Sunday, September 4, 2005. She was 91 years old. Tootsie was born December 31, 1913 in Todd, Craig County, Oklahoma, to Fred and Nelle (Todd) Warren. She was the youngest of four and the only daughter. Ruth was the granddaughter of Lee Todd, a pioneer who staked his claim in NE Oklahoma when the area was still Indian Territory. Her youth was spent on his farm. She graduated from Vinita High School in 1932. In 1944, at the age of 31, she was the only surviving member of her immediate family. She moved to Albuquerque in the mid 1940's after meeting her husband in Muskogee, OK. She will always be remembered for her talented handiwork, her love of cooking, her joy of gardening, and her love for her family and animals. Tootsie is survived by her beloved husband of 63 years, Solomon. From their marriage were born five children, Linda, Donna, Don and wife, Dotti, Jim and wife, Kat, and Chuck, all of Albuquerque. She was preceded in death by her daughter, Donna. She is also survived by her two grandchildren, Matt Barth and girlfriend, Krystle, and Cheri Rodriguez and husband, Dave and two great-grandchildren, T.J. and Brett Rodriguez. All of those living had been by her side during the last days of her life. Services will be held on Friday, September 9, 2005, at 10:00 a.m. at French Mortuary, Wyoming Blvd. Chapel. Interment will follow at Santa Fe National Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Animal Humane Association of NM, 615 Virginia SE, 87108. French Mortuary, Inc. 7121 Wyoming Blvd. NE (505) 823-9400 -------------------------------------------------------------------------- Return to Craig County Archives: http://www.usgwarchives.net/ok/craig/craig.html