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June 20, 2014
Services
A Memorial Service will be held at Cedar Crest Chapel, 1 Cedar Crest Village Drive, Pompton Plains, NJ on Friday 27 June 2014 at 2 PM.
Ruth Rose Hawkins Dangler, age 88, entered into eternal rest on Friday, June 20, 2014.
Ruth was born December 12, 1925 to Harold E. and Gertrude B. Rose in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. She grew up in a happy home during the depression which, as it did for many, influenced how she looked at everything! She was a happy child, and her father called her “Happy”. She loved dolls and made clothes for them, which translated later into sewing many things around the house including clothes for herself and her daughter, Barbara. Paper dolls, jacks, hop scotch, and double dutch jump rope were just some of the childhood activities she enjoyed, and roller skating was not only fun but one of her main forms of transportation as a teenager. Reading and knitting were things she did throughout her life!
Sally, her older sister, predeceased her. To say they were close is an understatement. They talked on the phone at least once per day, and sometimes more, especially when Sally and her family moved from next door to 10 minutes away to the other side of town!
Ruth graduated from Centenary Junior College in 1946. In 1948, Ruth married Alan W. Hawkins whom she had met when they attended Cheltenham High School. Five years later their son, David was born. In 1954 they moved into the home in Summit they shared for 32 of their 38 years. Eight years after David was born, Barbara came into this world.
Once David and Barbara were both in school Ruth began working at the United Methodist Church of Summit, New Jersey, where she was employed for over 20 years. It was during this time she tragically lost her beloved husband, Alan. While continuing to work as secretary for the church, she met Weston Dangler, and they were eventually married in 1993.
Ruth and Wes enjoyed their friends in Summit as well as friends and time in Florida for the next 10 years. In 2004 they made the decision to move to Cedar Crest Village in Pompton Plains, New Jersey where they made many new friends and renewed some old friendships.
Ruth lost Wes in 2006, but continued to live in Cedar Crest. Her family and friends continued to be the center of her life. In April of this year she fell ill, and passed away on June 20th. She is survived by her:
Son, David A. Hawkins and his wife Gail C. Hawkins
Daughter, Barbara Pederson and her husband Dwight
Granddaughters Amy R. Hawkins, Samantha K. Hawkins and Andrea M. Pederson
Niece, Janice M. Conti
Nephew, Andrew K. Merry
Nephew, Robert Hawkins
And other extended family who referred to her as “Aunt” and “Mom”!
Ruth will be remembered for her positive attitude, her sense of humor, her hopeful spirit and her kind and caring heart.
In lieu of flowers please consider making a donation in Ruth’s honor to the Cedar Crest Scholar’s Fund, 1 Cedar Crest Drive, Pompton Plains, NJ 07444.
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A Memorial Service will be held at Cedar Crest Chapel, 1 Cedar Crest Village Drive, Pompton Plains, NJ on Friday 27 June 2014 at 2 PM.
June 20, 2014
Services
A Memorial Service will be held at Cedar Crest Chapel, 1 Cedar Crest Village Drive, Pompton Plains, NJ on Friday 27 June 2014 at 2 PM.
Ruth Rose Hawkins Dangler, age 88, entered into eternal rest on Friday, June 20, 2014.
Ruth was born December 12, 1925 to Harold E. and Gertrude B. Rose in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. She grew up in a happy home during the depression which, as it did for many, influenced how she looked at everything! She was a happy child, and her father called her “Happy”. She loved dolls and made clothes for them, which translated later into sewing many things around the house including clothes for herself and her daughter, Barbara. Paper dolls, jacks, hop scotch, and double dutch jump rope were just some of the childhood activities she enjoyed, and roller skating was not only fun but one of her main forms of transportation as a teenager. Reading and knitting were things she did throughout her life!
Sally, her older sister, predeceased her. To say they were close is an understatement. They talked on the phone at least once per day, and sometimes more, especially when Sally and her family moved from next door to 10 minutes away to the other side of town!
Ruth graduated from Centenary Junior College in 1946. In 1948, Ruth married Alan W. Hawkins whom she had met when they attended Cheltenham High School. Five years later their son, David was born. In 1954 they moved into the home in Summit they shared for 32 of their 38 years. Eight years after David was born, Barbara came into this world.
Once David and Barbara were both in school Ruth began working at the United Methodist Church of Summit, New Jersey, where she was employed for over 20 years. It was during this time she tragically lost her beloved husband, Alan. While continuing to work as secretary for the church, she met Weston Dangler, and they were eventually married in 1993.
Ruth and Wes enjoyed their friends in Summit as well as friends and time in Florida for the next 10 years. In 2004 they made the decision to move to Cedar Crest Village in Pompton Plains, New Jersey where they made many new friends and renewed some old friendships.
Ruth lost Wes in 2006, but continued to live in Cedar Crest. Her family and friends continued to be the center of her life. In April of this year she fell ill, and passed away on June 20th. She is survived by her:
Son, David A. Hawkins and his wife Gail C. Hawkins
Daughter, Barbara Pederson and her husband Dwight
Granddaughters Amy R. Hawkins, Samantha K. Hawkins and Andrea M. Pederson
Niece, Janice M. Conti
Nephew, Andrew K. Merry
Nephew, Robert Hawkins
And other extended family who referred to her as “Aunt” and “Mom”!
Ruth will be remembered for her positive attitude, her sense of humor, her hopeful spirit and her kind and caring heart.
In lieu of flowers please consider making a donation in Ruth’s honor to the Cedar Crest Scholar’s Fund, 1 Cedar Crest Drive, Pompton Plains, NJ 07444.
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