Ruth Emma Ubben, age 88, of Gallatin (formerly of Bartonville, Illinois) passed away Wednesday, October 27, 2021 at Gallatin Center for Rehabilitation and Healing.
Cremation will be accorded and a private family burial will take place at Hillside Cemetery in Sheffield, Iowa on a date yet to be determined.
Ruth was born in Austin, Minnesota on November 21, 1932, the daughter of the late Reverend Roy P. and Lady Alice (Rollman) Carpenter.
She is survived by her daughter, Jewel L. Shervanick (Thomas) of Gallatin; one brother, Paul A. Carpenter (Faye) of Moss Point, Mississippi; one sister, Rosella J. Patenaude of Hillsboro, Kansas; son-in-law Christopher R. Vodden of Mount Prospect, Illinois; grandchildren, Lee P. Gray (Melissa) of Lebanon, Blythe M. McCarter (Marty) of Gallatin, Dalton U. Vodden (Monika) of Germany, Devon D. Vodden of Wllmette, Illinois; step-grandson Ryan P. Shervanick (Nichole) of Olalla, Washington; eight great-grandchildren; and, many beloved cousins, nieces, and nephews.
In addition to her parents, Ruth was preceded in death by her husband, Arnold D. Ubben; one son, Palmer A. Ubben; one daughter, Lori L. Vodden; one sister, Juanita L. Hahn; and two brothers-in-law, Reverend Robert J. Patenaude and Reverend Samuel J. Hahn.
As a missionary’s daughter raised in the Espanola Valley of New Mexico. Ruth learned to serve and share the love of Jesus Christ and continued to do so throughout her life. She graduated high school from what is now McCurdy Charter School in Espanola, New Mexico, and graduated from Westmar College in Le Mars, Iowa (1957). She married her college sweetheart, Arnold, on August 17, 1956 and was a devoted wife and mother raising three children, one with major disabilities for whom she was caregiver for 54 years. Ruth worked for Fairview Farm Restaurant in the Bartonville, Illinois area for many years and later for Southside Mission in Peoria, Illinois. She continued to volunteer in many areas, particularly in playing the organ for services.
Ruth’s church home was Grace United Methodist Church in Peoria, Illinois, where she served in many capacities over four decades, and then Bradley Epworth Church in Peoria where she enjoyed being an organist. She moved to Brookdale Assisted Living-Gallatin in 2015 to reside near her daughter. She was known for playing the piano and organ, working puzzles, reading, and making people feel welcomed. Ruth was a very talented woman who experienced a very rich life. She did not hold back in serving Him and others.
Online condolences may be submitted at familyheritagefh.com.
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