So I thought that was pretty funny. But anyway, this past weekend I had the chance to go down to Salt Lake. Not on the best of terms, but it was nice. Last Wednesday, the 26, my Aunt Ruth (one of my mom's sisters) passed away. When I first found out it was a little hard for me. I'm not sure why. I think it started when my mom told me she taught me how to shimmy. I completely forgot about that. My Aunt Ruth was a neat lady. I didn't get to see her much since she was in Utah and we were in Texas, but I can remember her as a being an outgoing person. And her laugh. She had a very distinctive laugh. I think it was the last time she might have come to visit us but that's when she taught me how to shimmy and she also taught me a two-step to a Brooks and Dunn song. I think it was actually Boot Scoot and Boogy! During her visit we were making fudge together and ran out of something and had to go to the grocery store. When we got back we couldn't remember how much sugar we had already put in, needless to say we ended up putting way too much in. I wish I had more memories of her. The last time I got to see her was almost three years ago this summer.
Her funeral was Monday, the 31st. It was really nice. The day before it was cloudy and it ended up snowing that night, but Monday afternoon turned out to be a beautiful sunny day. Not very warm, but at least the sun was out for her. I'm really glad I decided to go. I contemplated not going, but I felt like I needed to. It was fun to see family that I haven't seen in forever. Hopefully now that I'm a little closer I can go down more often to catch up on the time that I didn't get to spend with them growing up. Anyway, here's a picture of Aunt Ruth along with her obituary.
Ruth Swilor Parkin "Mumzie" 1935 ~ 2008 Even for those who've lost touch or didn't meet on earth, our good friend and sister, "Ruth" passed away Wednesday night after years of valiant resistance to a weakening heart and conventional behavior.Born November 8, 1935 in Croydon, Utah to mine-construction worker, Milan "Iron Mike" and Eleanor Marie (Toone) Swilor, Ruthie loved Lost Creek and playing with cousin and childhood friend, John Love. Mumzie raised her kids in Capital Hill and Woods Cross neighborhoods and helped her man, "Junior" coach baseball and raise kids, many of whom were gathered from the street. Ruth graduated West High in Salt Lake City and after marriage, worked as administrator-nurses aid for Dr. Eugene Hall, credit counselor for Clyde Tooman, seamstress for ZCMI and Jim Bangerter. Ruth was a hard worker, dedicated mother, loving grandmother and strong willed woman. Care-givers could "just hear" Ruth say, "quit gawking at me and get back to work" as they watched over Ruth in her final hours. Preceded in death by eternal companion, Martin (Junior) and sons Keith and Kent and sister Wanda Snarr. Survived by daughter, Kim (Lowry) Redd, 12 grandkids and a gaggle of great grandkids, many of whom were present at her passing. Also survived by siblings, Milan, Jim and Jackie. Our family thanks all Ruth's friends and the good people of Legacy House of Bountiful for their friendship and care during her most recent years. Funeral services will be held at 2:00 p.m. at the Bountiful LDS Tabernacle, 51 South Main Bountiful, on Monday, March 31 with a viewing starting at 12:30 p.m. Interment-Bountiful City Cemetery.Online guest book at www.russonmortuary.com
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