In Memory

(Dail) Ruthi Dworak-Crockett

(Dail) Ruthi Dworak-Crockett

July 23, 2018
Oh that smile! Our Ruthi passed away this morning after a lengthy battle with cancer. She fought bravely with her usual courage and positive attitude. I'll post more when I have details about her obituary. You may leave comments below.
 
Her Memorial service is Tuesday July 30. Donations can be made in her name Ruthi Dworak Crockett to http:/www.carcinoid.org.   Flowers, cards or a gift to her son and adopted daughter to help them with expenses would be a nice gesture.
 
Send to:
Lorrie Jones-Crockett
1528 Doncaster Dr, Seguin TX 78155
 
Obituary
 

Ruth is preceded in Death by: Parents, Stephan A. Dworak, Jr. and Alice Dworak, Sister, Sandy Collins, Brother, Randy Dworak

Survived by:
Sister, Betty Ann Berg and husband George
Children, David Crockett and wife Tracy, Sonny Crockett, Lorrie Jones-Crockett, and Wendy Hamilton and husband Paul.
Grandchildren, Lymar, Giovanni, and Julian Crockett, Tiffany Crockett and Kayla Lane

A hand up…
Born on Valentine͛s Day in a rough Army town in rural Texas, Brownwood, (Yes, she is a native!) just before the end of WWII. With the War ending in June, Steve and Alice moved back to Los Angeles County,California. Ruthi became a Californian. 

Graduated Claremont High School and Mt. San Antonio College.
Extremely active in sports, Girl Scouts and her church youth group. 
She was chosen one of 12 youth from around the country to form a National Youth Council. 

Ruthi traveled around the USA helping churches form youth groups. As an adult, she was assistant pastor to youth at two churches. Her brightest moment was being chosen to go to Alexandropoulos Greece as a missionary. This is where Romans 12:1-3 became an intimate part of her life. Yes, she was changed,  forever. 

Ruthi͛s entire life was dedicated to helping the hurting. She tried to always have an encouraging word or a hug or a bowl of soup for all that she met. Her goal was always to help others find their Easter eggs. 

In her heart, the thing that was professionally most rewarding was to write a weekly column called ͞ It was a folksy homespun look at life …good…bad…ugly, for two small local newspapers---One in Virginia 
and one in Kansas. This column let people know it was alright to just be themselves & that there was always an Easter egg or three along the way. 

Back in the late 1960͛s while living in Lincoln, IL, Ruthi helped form the Foster Grandparent Program that helped low income seniors be ͞grandparents to disabled children. She supervised 75 seniors and 150 children. 

Her most treasured life memory was reading Little House on the Prairie, the Bible and praying EVERY night with her beloved sons. Being a navy wife, they traveled to many states and even to Yokosuka Japan. Ruthi was the Ombudsman for Davy͛s ship and helped all the young wives while the ships were out to sea. Beside her wonderful sons,

God blessed her with two daughters that didn͛t come in the conventual ways. While in college, Ruthi was in the wrong place at the wrong time and in 1965 gave birth to a beautiful little girl. Every year she wrote her a birthday letter to help her understand that it was out of love she was put up for adoption. Many years later, God arranged a meeting and they have had a from afar warm relationship ever since. 

While stationed in Norfolk VA, Davy and Ruth met a sad young high school girl who eventually moved in with them and became their daughter. Davy and Ruthi had discussed many times about adult adoption, but were always to respectful of her trying to reconnect with her bio-family, so they never mentioned it. When she moved to Texas to care for Ruthi, Davy, for sure, was singing in heaven. 

Coming from a multi-generational military family, she had a true heart for any Vet and active duty. Since 1979, until the last, Ruthi was deeply involved with Wounded Warriors, including working at the VA as a patient advocate. When she moved to SATX, she became a financial mentor for Military Warriors Support Foundation-helping WW families learn how to have success with the homes they were given mortgage free. Ruthi and Sonny also have volunteered at Warrior Family Support Center at BAMC. She has spent her life saying ͚thank you for my freedom & Welcome Home.To any and all Vets/Active Duty. 

Ruthi͛s greatest accomplishments? Only that she loved people and only wanted the best for them. Her accomplishments play out in THEIR lives. The greatest decision was made Mothers Day 2012 when Ruthi decided to stay in San Antonio instead of continuing to Virginia to retire. She fell in love with CBC and onlinechurch became her NEW life. Had she lived anywhere else, she would not have had the fantastic doctors who cared for her during her 2014 discovery of Carcinoid Cancer. Ruthi tried to live bringing Valentine͛s Day to the hearts of all whom she met. 

Easter eggs are another way to explain God's blessings in each of our lives.When we are four, mom and dad hide them in very easy places. We learn how to gather them and are happy. As we become more "sophisticated" in our seek and hide process, we find eggs under big rocks & up in trees-hard places to find. When we are four, brushing our teeth is a HUGE obstacle to overcome. In Middle School, we are torn apart if someone says something mean or how to pass chemistry……Maturity brings BIGGER problems to conquer. Maturity also brings us a way to deepen our faith in Jesus. Every time I see an Easter egg, it gives me an opportunity to see how Jesus has helped me through - faith builders.
There is a special blessing in each egg, be sure to pick one up.

In lieu of flowers donations can be made to www.Carcinoid.org in Ruthie's name



 
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07/23/18 02:08 PM #1    

Janet R. Pearson

Peace to Ruthie and her family.  A beautiful person who always welcomed everyone in her circle of friends.  God Bless.  Love, Janet Pearson


07/23/18 02:28 PM #2    

Ron Werner

 A very sad day.


07/23/18 02:33 PM #3    

Betty Dawn Shaeffer (Skov)

What a special person. Love to her family. Reaching out and hugging all those who are mourning the loss of a fine friend, yet at the same time, knowing her pain is over. Too many memories to list here -- many of them connected to fun times with the Mariner Troop.


07/23/18 02:42 PM #4    

Sue Clanton (Holtz)

May Ruthi rest in Peace - at last she is free of pain forever more, and Heaven has gained a new angel!  Blessings to her family, may they be surrounded in love and peace during these difficult times.  We will remember her fondly and with love. broken heart

 


07/23/18 03:05 PM #5    

Nancy Foster (Goodman)

I was very fortunate to talk to Ruthi this morning. As incoherent as she was, she said I love you. She will be missed by many people. She and I watched Dancing with the Stars and Batchlor/Batchlorette almost every Monday evening since 2007.  Those programs surely won’t be the same without her. 

Love to all, Nancy Foster Goodman 

 

 


07/24/18 06:09 AM #6    

Jana Jiminez (Smith)

I talked to Ruthi last week. She was coherent and we shared our memories of high school and laughed at our craziness. Then we shared more seriousness as we prayed together and told her I would see her again but not in Texas but with our Savior in heaven😊


07/24/18 09:35 AM #7    

Charlotte Thomas (DeMeo)

One of the bravest, most faith filled person I've known.  Ruthi was the first person I met in Claremont Jr. High School.  She greeted me with that incredible smile and open arms.  I will forever feel her warmth around me and know she is watching over us all.  Blessings to her family.  Ruthi always felt there was more to do and give to this earth but God said no, It's time for you to be at peace and help me here in heaven.  


07/24/18 12:09 PM #8    

Bob Bush

Sending Love and Prayers for our Beloved Ruthi and the entire CHS 61 Family. Each one of you continue to IMPACT lives. Together We Make a Differnce.  God Bless you all. hugs bb&db 


07/24/18 05:14 PM #9    

Diane Neill

I remember how we laughed and sang. Ruthi can laugh and sing everyday now that she is at peace.


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