CASTLE DALE-Ruth A. Jensen Huntsman age 91, passed away Sept. 30, 2009 in Price, Utah. She was born Dec. 9, 1917 to John Ray and Adelia Marie Acord Jensen in Castle Dale, Utah. Ruth married Leland J. Huntsman on Feb. 29, 1940 in Hunter, Utah, their marriage was later solemnized in the Manti LDS Temple, and together they had five children.
Ruth will be remembered for her beautiful art work and her ability to write poems, she always had a song or nursery rhyme to cheer her day. She was a member of the LDS Church and held many callings.
She is survived by children: Ramona (Juergen) Kaehl of Price, Ronald (Eleanore) Huntsman of Nikiski, Alaska, Irene (Ronald) Fossat of Price, Calvin (Rebecca) Huntsman of Saint George, daughter-in-law Karen Huntsman of Castle Dale, 21 grandchildren, 32 great-grandchildren and three great-great-grandchildren.
She is preceded in death by parents, husband, Leland, son, Dan Lee, one grandchild, two great-grandchildren, five brothers and one sister.
The family would like to thank the staff at the Heirloom Inn and Rocky Mountain Home Health for their loving care they gave our mother.
Funeral services were Saturday, Oct. 3, 2009 at 11 a.m. at the Castle Dale 800 North Chapel (165 West 800 North). A viewing was held prior the services 9:30-10:30 a.m. at the church. Interment was in the Castle Dale City Cemetery.
Services were in the care of Fausett Mortuary. Family and friends may sign the guest book and share memories of Ruth at www.fausettmortuary.com.
Ruth A. Jensen Huntsman
"Ruth A. Jensen Huntsman"