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In memory of
Ruth Dolores Streeter
July 7, 1931 - February 13, 2019
Jul 7, 1931 - Feb 13, 2019
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Ruth held many avid interests throughout her lifetime, including animals and nature, antique carousels such as in Central Park, space exploration, and the Crow Canyon archeological site. A fascination with World War II aircraft led her to a long stint as a volunteer with the Arizona wing of the Commemorative Air Force. This historically-based organization benefitted greatly from her expertise. She even earned the status of “Flight Crew” for a ride in her favorite craft, the Sentimental Journey B-17 Bomber! Upon relocating to North Texas, she continued working in the industry at McKinney’s Monarch Air. Air shows in the DFW area became one of her very favorite annual family outings.
Ruth had a genuine heart for service, and a special concern for single moms and at-risk children. In four different states over a span of several years, she volunteered as a court-appointed special advocate (CASA) or guardian ad litem (GAL) volunteer. She spent extended time with foster kids and their families in this capacity, representing their best interests in court proceedings and making a true positive difference in their lives.
Her career in the travel industry, especially those early years she so enjoyed with TWA, epitomized Ruth’s passion for travel. Bold and brave and ahead of her time, she took great pleasure in exploring the far reaches of the globe, and did so extensively, on her own in her youth and then later with her children. What wonderful experiences, visiting diverse cultures and destinations--from Cuba and India to Costa Rica, throughout Europe and North America, including Banff, Alaska, and the Four Corners region, and twice to Egypt where she saw the Great Pyramids. She delighted in the fact that her family continues this pursuit. We will all miss her joy in tracking our flights and keeping us updated.
A well-read individual, Ruth frequented the local library and always had a good book handy. She kept up with the daily newspaper and would complete the New York Times crossword in record time. As a lover of the arts, she took great pleasure in attending musicals, plays, and band or orchestra performances, especially those in which her grandchildren performed. And there was always baseball, a favorite pastime since those childhood visits to Ebbets Field. Ruth was a devoted fan of several teams, the most recent being her Houston Astros. She knew all the players and stats, and fervently watched the games with her cat, “Autumn,” on her lap. Ruth had a soft spot for all animals, but she especially loved the kitties!
Most of all, Ruth cherished her family. She dearly loved time spent together, one-on-one or with the entire group, whether it be on the sidelines of a grandchild’s ballgame or at an orchestra or band concert, at birthday celebrations, during rowdy Easter egg hunts, playing card games such as “May I” with the gang, making Ritz cracker pie together, chatting on the phone, celebrating the Christmas holidays, grabbing a bite of lunch at a Mexican restaurant, or on vacation getaways. Family meant the world to her.
Ruth was preceded in death by her parents, Mildred Vaky and Richard Streeter and their respective spouses, Ted Vaky and Edith Streeter, her sister Janice Vaky, brother-in-law Bill Adams, and nephew Billy Adams. She is survived by her children and their spouses, John Yarrow and Leanne, Kevin Yarrow and Maria, and Leslie-Ann Asmus and Jeff. Ruth fiercely loved and was so very proud of her grandchildren, Andrew and Natalya, Allison, Hope and Greg, Olivia, Alyssa and Tyler, Myles, Emily, Alex, Connor, and she also considered her nephew Cameron Nelson as a grandchild. She was especially close with her beloved sisters Marian Adams and Linda Nelson and husband, Wendell. Ruth cared deeply for all her nephews and nieces: Ed and Amy Adams, Kim and Dave Clemons, Meredith and Enrique Herrera, Tyler and Debra Adams and children, Jennifer Adams and sons, and Nicholas and Vicky Nelson and son, and for her many dear friends.
Ruth was a remarkable force to be reckoned with. We are all blessed to have had her in our lives. Her intellect, charm, wit, and presence will be greatly missed, but her everlasting love and drive and her hope for the best for all of us is her legacy that will most certainly endure.
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