Obituary of Ruth YOUNGDAHL

Ruth L. Youngdahl passed away February 20, 2011 in Lake Havasu City, AZ at the age of 94. She was born to Herbert and Mae (Bender) Hunter on July 4, 1916 in Falls, PA.Ruth married her beloved William Youngdahl on September 17, 1938 and together they made Lake Havasu their home 31 years ago from Sun Prairie, WI. They also resided in Pennsylvania, New York and Illinois. William and Ruth spent many memorable years traveling by motor home with the Colorado River Ramblers. Ruth was a member of St. Michael's United Methodist Church, United Methodist Women and Christian Women's. She spent many years as a registered nurse in labor and delivery.Ruth leaves behind her beloved family, son Robert Youngdahl of Lake Havasu City; daughters Barbara Meissonnier of Biot, France and Lois Clark of Whitewater, WI; sister Dorothy Kerlin of Tunkhannock, PA; five grandchildren and five great grandchildren.She was preceded in death by her husband of 61years, William Youngdahl.Ruth's life will be celebrated on Saturday, February 26, 2011, 1:00 PM at St. Michael's United Methodist Church. Rev. Richard Rounds and Pastor Tom Mattick will offer words of comfort and inspiration.In lieu of flowers, the family has requested that donations be made to St. Michael's United Methodist Church, 2895 S. Jamaica Blvd., Lake Havasu City, AZ 86406.Thoughts and condolences may be submitted to the family at www.lietz-frazefuneralhome.com Arrangements were placed under the care of Lietz-Fraze Funeral Home & Crematory.