Ruth Helen Yeager of Farmington passed away on Sunday, August 4, 2013, at the age of 89. She was born on April 25, 1924, in Farmington, daughter of the late Rossi "Slim" and Ruth (Curtis) Merseal. In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by her husband of 36 years, Emmett Lewis Yeager in 1981; her beloved step-mother, Nora Merseal; one sister, Wanda Pirtle and three brothers, James, Norman "Pete" and Francis "Dude" Merseal. A life long resident of the Farmington area, Ruth was a dedicated and devoted mother and grandmother to her family. She enjoyed vegetable and flower gardening. Her family and friends will cherish the memory of her delightful cooking and baking. Ruth is survived by her children, son, Phillip L. (Sarah) Yeager, and daughters, Janet (Mrs. Ken) Short and Pam Rion, all of Farmington; eight grandchildren, Sherri Yeager, Kate Yeager, Michael Yeager, Ken Short, Jr., Kyle Short, Nick Rion, Megan Rion and Matt Rion and wife, Jaimie; three great-grandchildren, Kyle, Jr., Kameron and Kaleb; a brother, Joseph Merseal and wife, Lou of Derby, Kansas and a host of nieces, nephews and friends. Friends may call at Cozean Memorial Chapel on Wednesday, August 7 from 5 to 8 p.m. with a Holy Rosary beginning at 7 p.m. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 10 a.m. on Thursday at St. Joseph Catholic Church. Memorials may be made to the Shriner's Childrens Hospital. View Tribute Video and share your condolences and memories at cozeanfuneralhome.com. Visitation
Cozean Memorial Chapel & Crematory
Wednesday, August 7, 2013 217 W. Columbia St. Farmington, MO 63640 Directions Mass of Christian BurialSt. Joseph Catholic Church of Farmington
Thursday, August 8, 2013 10 North Long Street Farmington, MO 63640 DirectionsVisits: 0
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