Ruth E. Adame

1926 - 2012

Ruth E. Adame obituary, 1926-2012, Alhambra, CA

BORN

1926

DIED

2012

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Pierce Brothers Turner & Stevens Mortuary

1136 East Las Tunas Drive

San Gabriel, California

Ruth Adame Obituary

Published by Legacy Remembers on Sep. 2, 2012.

Ruth Elizabeth (Lahman) Adame, age 86, of Alhambra, California died September 1, 2012. Ruth was born on August 4, 1926 in Kalamazoo, Michigan to Carroll Pollock Lahman and Hazel Robinson Lahman. She was preceded in death by her husband Jonathan Adame, her parents, and her brother Robinson Lahman. She is survived by numerous nieces and nephews and their families.
Ruth was married to Jonathan Adame on June 5, 1953. Throughout their married lives, Ruth and Jon lived in the South Pasadena area.
Ruth earned her Bachelors degree from The University of Redlands in Sociology. She retired after her career as a Social Caseworker for Los Angeles County.
She and Jon were very active and generous in support of their home congregation First United Methodist of Alhambra beginning in 1968. Ruth was extremely active within the United Methodist Women organization both in the Alhambra congregation and in the Pasadena District UMW. She was vice-president of the local UMW this year and last presided over a meeting on January 25, 2012.
Ruth was an active member of the Pasadena League of Women Voters, served on the City of South Pasadena Natural Resources Commission, and, among the numerous organizations she supported was People for People, an organization that is concerned with the hungry in the San Gabriel Valley, as well as Union Station Homeless Services. For many years, Ruth taught English as a second Language through the Frank Laubach Literacy program.
Ruth moved to Alhambra from South Pasadena and became a resident of the Atherton Baptist Home assisted living community in September 2006.
A memorial service will be held Saturday, September 22, 2012 at 10:30 in the sanctuary of the First United Methodist Church of Alhambra under the leadership of Pastor Richard Bentley. Ruth's ashes will be interred in the Franklin Grove Cemetery in Franklin Grove, Illinois.
Memorial gifts may be made to the First United Methodist Church of Alhambra, 9 North Almansor Street, Alhambra, CA 91801.

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September 14, 2012

John Lahman

Thanks to all who have walked with Aunt Ruth and the Adame and Lahman extended families in recent days, weeks, and months. To the staff of the Atherton Baptist Home community and the members and friends of First United Methodist Congregation of Alhambra, we express our appreciation for your utmost care, love, and support.
Please join us on Saturday, September 22 @ 10:30 at the church for Aunt Ruth's memorial service and a light lunch to follow.

September 4, 2012

Troy

To the family of Ruth Adame.
My wife and I are very sorry for your loss. We hope you can draw some comfort from 34;17,18.
May peace and kindness be with the Adame family.

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