Ruth DeGraffenreid was the daughter of Henry Charles and Mary Julia Zinthefer Hager.
She met a young sailor, Floyd DeGraffenreid, while working in Wilmette, IL, and they were married August 4, 1956, in Tuscumbia, MO. The marriage was later blessed in St. Anthon, MO, Catholic Church.
Those who were touched by her simple smile and unconditional love know her best for her skill of writing kind words and encouragement through her cards and letters. She carved her name on hearts, not in marble.
She enjoyed gardening and making jams and jellies from her grapes, strawberries and raspberries. She was a consummate shopper and meticulous cleaner.
Memorial contributions were made to the Catholic Relief Services, Baltimore, MD or the American Cancer Society, Jefferson City, MO.
She met a young sailor, Floyd DeGraffenreid, while working in Wilmette, IL, and they were married August 4, 1956, in Tuscumbia, MO. The marriage was later blessed in St. Anthon, MO, Catholic Church.
Those who were touched by her simple smile and unconditional love know her best for her skill of writing kind words and encouragement through her cards and letters. She carved her name on hearts, not in marble.
She enjoyed gardening and making jams and jellies from her grapes, strawberries and raspberries. She was a consummate shopper and meticulous cleaner.
Memorial contributions were made to the Catholic Relief Services, Baltimore, MD or the American Cancer Society, Jefferson City, MO.
Ruth DeGraffenreid was the daughter of Henry Charles and Mary Julia Zinthefer Hager.
She met a young sailor, Floyd DeGraffenreid, while working in Wilmette, IL, and they were married August 4, 1956, in Tuscumbia, MO. The marriage was later blessed in St. Anthon, MO, Catholic Church.
Those who were touched by her simple smile and unconditional love know her best for her skill of writing kind words and encouragement through her cards and letters. She carved her name on hearts, not in marble.
She enjoyed gardening and making jams and jellies from her grapes, strawberries and raspberries. She was a consummate shopper and meticulous cleaner.
Memorial contributions were made to the Catholic Relief Services, Baltimore, MD or the American Cancer Society, Jefferson City, MO.
She met a young sailor, Floyd DeGraffenreid, while working in Wilmette, IL, and they were married August 4, 1956, in Tuscumbia, MO. The marriage was later blessed in St. Anthon, MO, Catholic Church.
Those who were touched by her simple smile and unconditional love know her best for her skill of writing kind words and encouragement through her cards and letters. She carved her name on hearts, not in marble.
She enjoyed gardening and making jams and jellies from her grapes, strawberries and raspberries. She was a consummate shopper and meticulous cleaner.
Memorial contributions were made to the Catholic Relief Services, Baltimore, MD or the American Cancer Society, Jefferson City, MO.
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