Ruth Marie Lee

December 06, 2018

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Ruth Marie Lee passed away on December 6, 2018. She was born in Kansas City, Missouri to Fern Marie Silvers and Forest Jesse Landers on April 3, 1937. Ruth was a college graduate and worked as a model and business owner before retiring. She married Henry Lee on October 22, 1966, at First United Methodist Church in Des Moines, Iowa. Together the couple raised three children.

Ruth had a great love of life, appreciating everyday as a treasure. She enjoyed cooking, baking, gardening, shopping, chatting with her friends on Chatgroup, spending time with her family and pets, and cherished the holidays.

She is survived by her husband, Henry S. Lee; daughter, Lisa (Jon) Russell; sons, Todd (Lindsay) Lee and Marc (Jill) Lee; and four grandchildren, Ethan, Lauren, Mark and Joe. Ruth was preceded in death by her parents; and brother, Robert Landers.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the Animal Rescue League of Iowa, 5452 NE 22nd St., Des Moines, Iowa 50314. Condolences at www.HamiltonsFuneralHome.com.

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