Kathryn Anne (Greer) Ruble October 5, 1966 – March 13, 2017
After a long battle with colon cancer, Kathy (Greer) Ruble went to be with Our Lord on Monday, March 13th, 2017. Her beloved family was by her side.
Kathy was a 1985 graduate of Conroe High School. She continued her education at the National Education Center, completing an Associate's Degree in Electronic Engineering Technology in 1988. She worked installing satellite equipment on offshore oil rigs and as a contractor for NASA, where she calibrated instruments used in space shuttle missions. Along with her then husband Darrell DeFalco, she raised her three children while she worked and continued her education. In 2010, she married her present husband, the "Love" of her life Tim Ruble. They met and worked together at Weatherford Laboratories, where Kathy was a laboratory technician. Her interests were gardening, cooking, decorating, photography and most of all traveling with her dearly loved husband Tim to fun and unique destinations. Kathy's heart was big enough to hold a special place for all those she met and loved. Her beautiful smile will continue to brighten the night time sky and heaven above. She leaves her loving memories to be cherished by her soulmate and devoted husband, Tim. Her adoring parents MaryAnne & Tom Greer. Her children, the pride of her life, Kristen, Samual & Rachelena DeFalco, along with three grandchildren Kaylie, Kimberly & Kinley. Her loving in-laws Sharon & Robert Ruble. Many Aunts, Uncles and cousins. Kathy was preceded in death by her cherished sister, Debi Greer.
Visitation for Kathy will be held Thursday March 16, 2017 from 5:30 to 7 pm with a celebration service at 6pm at Metcalf Funeral Directors. The Funeral Service will be Friday March 17, 2017 at 10 am at Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Conroe. Entombment will be at 1:30 pm at Forest Park The Woodlands Mausoleum. In lieu of flower the family would suggest a contribution to the Colon Cancer Alliance in remembrance of Kathy. Their website is https://www.ccalliance.org/
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March 7, 2019
Friend
Kathy Bernish
Thinking about you dear friend! Prayers for the family!
March 27, 2017
Robert Gales
Tim,
Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
March 20, 2017
Rhonda Lee Myers
Tim, My deepest condolences to you and your family.
March 19, 2017
Tim and the Greer Family: Kathy - You never gave up, and you inspired the rest of us to never give up. The "C" in Christ is waaayyy stronger than the "c" in cancer. You never allowed cancer to invade your soul, conquer your spirit, shatter your hope or cripple your love. You never allowed it to corrode your faith, silence your courage, or steal the eternal life. And most important now, it will never suppress all of our great memories. Keep smilin' ... Smilin' Kat!
Uncle Steve
March 17, 2017
Cinnamon Sowell
Tim, Kristen, Rachael, and Sammy
Y'all have been so blessed with such an amazing strong mom, grandmother and wife.
I worked with Kathy at Weatherford and keep in touch with her after I left. She is such a great coworker and friend. I'm so glad we have this amazing angel to dance with us all and watch over us. My thoughts will remain with all of you through this difficult time. She will smile down on you and laugh with such pride and joy. Love you all
March 17, 2017
Cheryl (Babb) Spaulding
My thoughts and prayers are with you all. Kathy was a beautiful person inside and out. We went to high school together and she was one of my dearest friends. We shared lots of laughs, giggles, and even hung out together a few times. I will miss her deeply. May you all find comfort in knowing how special your mom was to so many people. Prayers and hugs!!
March 16, 2017
Renee Vaughan
Tom Mary Anne Tim Kristin Sam and Rachelena
I am so sorry for you loss she was one of my long time friend I knew her for 30+ year. When we met at Michaels. She was a beautiful woman inside and out. Her smile was so big. I will never forget the times we shared from lunch to Watching Get Smart drinking wine slushy's. That's the memory I am going to cherish. I know she's in the arm of Jesus out of pain in heaven looking so beautiful smiling down on all of us I love you Kathy and miss you so much I am a better person because of you Rest in Paradise my dear sweet friend
March 16, 2017
Tammy Stansbury
Tim and family, My deepest sympathy for the loss of your beloved wife and mother. I remember Kathy as always smiling, and always positive. She really had one of the most beautiful, open smiles of anyone I've ever known. I know you will miss her terribly. My heart goes out to you all and you will be in my prayers over the days to come. May God bless you and keep you during this time.
March 16, 2017
Linda, Lousi, Thomas. Dave, Hugo WFT GC Group
Tim and Family,
Our deepest sympathy, our thoughts and prayers are with all of you at this very sad time. Kathy was a wonderful person and we will never forget her.
March 16, 2017
Katrina Greer (Cousin)
Tim, Kristen, Sammy, and Rachelena,
My thoughts, prayers, and love are with you all. Kathy will be the angel by your side guiding throughout your lives. We are all lucky to have had Kathy in our lives because she showed us all how to live life fully and love unconditionally. Kathy's smile could brighten the darkest room or make someone's day ten times better.
March 16, 2017
Michael Watt
Tim, my heart is saddened that your time together has been cut so short. I am sure you will treasure your moments together. All of us here in Golden sent our deepest sympathies to you and your family.
March 16, 2017
Kathy Bernish
May the warmth of God's love receive this bright star into his family of Angels. Kathy was a true warrior and loved the Lord with all her might. She loved her husband and children like no other. May God receive her and Bless her . She will be forever and always in our hearts. Many prayers to all her family and friends.
March 16, 2017
Dearest Tim, Kristin, Sammy, and Rachelena,
My heart goes out to you. Memories of the wonderful loving life you shared with Kathy will hopefully sustain you through this time of sorrow. My thoughts and prayers are with you always.
Love,
Aunt Eileen
March 16, 2017
David Delaney
Thank the heavens for sending us a person so warm and charming as you. Your Love and courage will be greatly Missed.
March 16, 2017
Patricia Ruble
We would like to send our condolences to you Tim and Kathys family. You all our in our prayers.If you need to talk or just want to get away your Uncle Glen is always here.She is in a better place now, no more pain. Take care may God give you comfort.
March 15, 2017
Valentina Baum
I am very saddened to hear that life of a beautiful woman, wonderful mother and wife ended so early. Kathy will be missed. My deepest condolences to Tim and family.
March 15, 2017
Allyson Cunius
My prayers are with you Rachelena and your entire family in this difficult time.
March 15, 2017
May the memories of the love you've known and the joys you've shared with Kathy become a beautiful bridge that takes you from sorrow to healing.
Always in my prayers,
Aunt Carol
March 15, 2017
Dana-Susan Crews
Kathy, your faith was so very strong just like you. Although your beautiful life was way too short, the way you lived touched so many lives. Thank you for representing God in the way you spoke and lived. I know you are soaring with the Lord now and we will see you again, but until then, I am deeply saddened by your loss. Meeting you through the Leukemia Society was a great blessing. You were a champion who fought against cancer and you did not lose. You won your angel wings. See you again beautiful lady. May God comfort your family.
March 15, 2017
Tim, Kristen, Samual, and Rachelena,
May you endure this difficult time and come to a place of peace and acceptance.
Kathy had amazing grace and faith.
We will remember her beautiful smile and the great love story with Tim.
We wish you strength for each tomorrow.
Love,
Aunt Patti and Uncle Steve
March 15, 2017
Chad Hartman
I didn't know Kathy very well but I knew well the joy and love she brought to Tim. I wish I had known her better. My heart reaches out to Tim, his family, Kathy's family, and all those suffering from her loss. I pray to God, as I understand him to be, that all of you be filled with a deep abiding peace and strength of heart.
March 14, 2017
Jackie Holt
When I moved to a new city to take a new job and didn't know a soul in Houston, someone very kindly reached out to me. She must have picked up on how awkward and lonely I felt in a new place. This person was Kathy. She was the first person to go out of her way and invite me to an outside of work event. It was not possible to decline, since her spectacular smile would not allow one to say no! I always appreciated her concern that day and it touched me very deeply. I regret that I never told her how much I appreciated that small act of kindness. Tim and Greer Family - I am so very sorry for your profound loss.
March 14, 2017
Trish Lynne
I had the opportunity to meet Kathy during their travels to Golden. She left an amazing impression on many of us here and she will be missed. I wish Tim and Kathy's family my deepest sympathies.
March 14, 2017
Steven Padgett
our prayers and thoughts are with you all at this difficult moment.
March 14, 2017
June Lader
My thoughts and prayers are with you at this difficult time.
March 14, 2017
Michelle Groncki
I'm truly sorry for your loss and hope that your family was able to find some peace as well as closure amongst your family during the time you had left with her. I also hope that the memories you made together were filled with wonderful memories that can be looked back upon and cherished.
March 14, 2017
Robin Levins
Who had a bigger smile than Kathy? I cannot remember anyone with a bigger smile than Kathy. We shall see her smile again when we go home, she just got there first. Prayers for the family, missing her is only temporary until we go home too.
March 14, 2017
Jillian Kurek
No words can ease the pain of a tragic loss, but please know that my deepest sympathies are with you and your family. My heart goes out to you.
March 14, 2017
Vicky Rocha
Tim, my deepest condolences to you and your family. You are in my thoughts and prayers.
March 14, 2017
Martha Greer Hollihan
Dear Tom, MaryAnne, Tim and the Rubel/ Greer Familly,
I am so so sorry for your loss.
I thank God that Kathy is now at peace and will suffer no more. I pray that she will be looking after you now. I know that the love between you transcends death. I hope that you have the time and the comfort of friends and family to support you during this time when you need to feel the loss and grieve. We are with you in spirit. So sorry we cannot be there in person during this difficult time. We send you prayers and hugs and hope you know that we share your pain and pray for your healing. Sincerely, Martha Greer Hollihan and family
March 14, 2017
Robyn Geehr
My thoughts and prayers for you and your family during these difficult times. Kathy is a beautiful soul with wings to watch over us from the heavens.
March 14, 2017
Coworker
Linda Ellena
Tim and family.
Our deepest condolences. We all loved her and her amazing smile. Happy she was in our lives.
March 14, 2017
Ashley Windsor
Tim and Family,
So sorry to hear about Kathy and praying for you during this difficult time. What a legacy she leaves behind and her memory will not be forgotten. Praying you find peace and hope.
March 14, 2017
Sherri
May God wrap your family in a blanket of comfort and peace. We will miss you our Ninja warrior.
March 14, 2017
Susan Singletary
My thoughts and prayers are for you and your family during this difficult time. Kathy was a wonderful person who will always be remembered by those who knew her.
March 14, 2017
Jarrod Dall
Tim and Family,
My thoughts and prayers are with you all. May you soon begin to remember not just that Kathy has passed, but that she lived. And that her life gave you memories too beautiful to forget.
March 14, 2017
David Chin
I am truly sorry to hear of the loss of your precious Kathy . Please accept my condolences and may all of our prayers help comfort you.
March 14, 2017
Trish Heyl
To the entire Greer and Ruble family, My thoughts, prayers and condolences for your loss. We have been following Kathy's story all along and are sorry for your loss. Her suffering is over. I hope you can feel the hugs and warmth from our family to yours. Hoping you can get comfort from one another and us! Trish (Greer) Heyl. Virginia Beach, VA
March 14, 2017
Sharon Katt
Tim and family,
My deepest sympathy for all of you.She was one of the kindest person I have ever met..prayers for all of you...
March 14, 2017
Sue Stansbury
Tim and Family,
Thinking of you in these difficult times. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. Wishing you hope in the midst of sorrow and comfort in the midst of pain. Kathy will be in our hearts and memories forever.
March 14, 2017
Mary Landon
Sending love and comfort to all of you. Wish we could be there with you. We are holding hands in spirit from here to there sharing your sorrow and also sharing your peace that Kathy is at rest. Love from all of us at the 'beach'.
March 13, 2017
Vickie Anderson
May God bless your family through their sorrow. Kathy will be missed by many.
March 13, 2017
Bethany Lapaglia
Kathy your smile always lit up your face even with all you were going through. It was always so genuine! What a beautiful person you were inside and out! Thank you for teaching me how to stand strong and display God's joy through all things. Prayers for your family! I can only imagine what you see now and the peace and joy you have. We will meet again one day!
March 13, 2017
From one grieving family to another, we offer our deepest sympathy to you and your family. May God grant you peace and comfort at this most difficult time.
Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
Carothers Family
Pittsburgh, PA
March 13, 2017
betty preite
To the Greer Family, You are the strongest and cohesive family that I have had the pleasure to get to know. I am proud to call you friends. I had the pleasure of meeting Kathy when she came to say Good Bye to Suzie. She personified the courage and fortitude that is the Greer Family. My thoughts and prayers are with all of you. Betty Preite, friend of Ruth Ann
March 13, 2017
Meryl Yackel
God bless you Kathy your smile lit up a room. Your going to be greatly missed.
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