Ruth Mason Donovan, 88, of Russellville, passed away Friday, Sept. 27, 2019 at Creekwood Place Nursing and Rehab. She was a Logan County native, born Feb. 10, 1931 to the late James Thomas Mason and Netalie Murphy Mason.
Along with her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Edward Deane Donovan; her son, Michael Deane Donovan; and her daughters, Janet Leigh Donovan and Peggy Naomi Donovan.
She worked as an LPN in the office of Dr. Charles H. Mathis for many years and was a member of First Baptist Church, Sixth and Main streets. She was also a long-time resident of Durango, Col. where she was a member of the Saint Columba’s Catholic Church, was a member of the Durango Elks Emblem Club, and served as former State President of the Colorado Woman’s DAV Auxiliary.
She is survived by her son, Edward Donovan of Russellville; her sisters, Elizabeth Ann Devasier and Buford and Tommie Lou Mason and Bobby, all of Russellville; her grandchildren, Scott Giroux of Detroit, Rhyan Giroux of Russellville, and Kody Tucker of Kirkmasville; and her great-grandchildren, Scarlet Giroux, Jaxon Giroux and Zayden Michael Sitzman,
Funeral services for Ruth Mason Donovan will be conducted at 11 a.m. on Wednesday, Oct. 2, at Summers, Kirby and Sanders Funeral Home with Bro. Joe Ball officiating and burial to follow in Belmont Cemetery in Allensville. Visitation at the funeral home will be held Tuesday, Oct. 1, from 6-8 p.m. and Wednesday from 8 a.m. until the time of the service.
Memorial donations may be made to Saint Vincent dePaul Society Russellville or The Wounded Warriors. Envelopes will be available at the funeral home.
Pallbearers: Scott Giroux, Kody Tucker, Rhyan Giroux, Gary Warren, Buford Devasier, Bobby Wilson, Richard Taylor and Tyler Dopel.
Honorary Pallbearers: Buddy Meade and Dr. Charles Mathis.