Ruth DeCarma VanZomeren, 87

Ruth DeCarma VanZomeren, 87, passed away on March 25, 2005, surrounded by her loved ones.

Ruth was born on May 23, 1917, in Salt Lake City, Utah. She married Pete VanZomeren on Aug. 22, 1934.

Ruth is survived by her devoted and loving husband of 70 years, Pete; brother, James Wilkinson, of West Point, Utah; son, Richard VanZomeren, of Springville, Utah; daughter, Karen Burkett, of Kalispell; and 12 grandchildren, 18 great-grandchildren and five great-great grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by a son, Leslie VanZomeren.

Ruth lived an active life, enjoying every moment to its fullest. She always had a laugh and a smile until Alzheimer's took away the pleasure.

She was a homemaker until all the children were in school then she began working at various restaurants part time. She retired from See's Candy after boxing up 15 years of sweet memories. She was active in the Women of the Moose for many years where she made many life-long friends.

Ruth and Pete moved to Kalispell, in 2003, to be closer to their daughter, Karen, and family.

Services will be held at noon on Tuesday, March 29, at Buffalo Hills Mortuary in Kalispell. Interment will be at C.E. Conrad Memorial Cemetery.