Visitation: Friday, March 31, 2023, Murdoch Funeral Home & Cremation Service, 3855 Katz Drive, Marion, Iowa.
Graveside Services: Saturday, April 1, 2023, 2:00 P.M., Malvern Cemetery, 32290 Marh Avenue, Malvern, Iowa.
Celebration of Life Gathering and Dinner: Saturday, April 1, 2023, 3:00 P.M. to 5:00 P.M., Malvern Liberty Memorial Community Building, 501 Main Street, Malvern, Iowa.
Ruth Anne Stacy, 81, of Marion, Iowa, passed away on Saturday, March 11, 2023, at her home surrounded by her family.
Ruth was born on March 24, 1941, in Coburg, Iowa, the daughter of Carl Oscar and Bonnie Mae (Bishop) Anderson. She was a 1959 graduate of Malvern High School. On December 12, 1959, Ruth was united in marriage to Keith Cody Stacy at the United Methodist Church in Glenwood, Iowa. The couple moved to Marion in 1984. She worked at Rockwell Collins as a Secretary for 17 years, until her retirement. Ruth earned an Associate degree and the Certified Professional Secretary certification while at Rockwell. Ruth enjoyed playing bridge, hand and foot, painting, and traveling, so much so that she had visited 47 of the 50 United States; Maui, Hawaii was her favorite destination. She was a history buff, who enjoyed reading about and touring Civil War battlefields. Above all, she loved spending time with her family, Ruth will be greatly missed by all who knew and loved her.
Ruth is survived and lovingly remembered by her children, Sherrill Anne Morrison of Marion, Iowa, and Scott Cody Stacy of Westminster, Maryland; four grandchildren, Shawn Cody Stacy, Carolyn Ruth Stacy, Bonnie Anne (Jacob) Lieb, and Keith Irvine Stacy; brother, Albert “Frank” Franklin (Donna) Anderson; brother-in-law, Richard “Dick” Maiers; and several nieces and nephews.
She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband, Keith in 2019; siblings, Mary Evelyn Anderson, Lois Mae Anderson, Jean Marie Jackson, Charles William Anderson, Carl “Lee” Leroy Anderson, and Emma “Alice” Irene Maiers.
The family would like to thank the Unity Point Hospice team for making Mom’s passing as peaceful as could be.
In lieu of flowers and plants, memorials may be directed to, St. Joseph Indian School, PO Box 326, Chamberlain, South Dakota 57326.
Arrangements for Ruth Anne Stacy provided by Murdoch Funeral Home & Cremation Service, Marion, Iowa and Peterson Mortuary.
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Sorry for your families loss. Thoughts are with you all
My Sincere sympathy to all of Ruth Anne’s family. Ruth Anne and I attended 12 years of school together. I also participated in a trio signing group, played basketball, and considered her good friend.
Pam Obrecht
A very sweet lady. My sincere condolences to the family.. May God give you comfort and peace.
So sorry for your loss of a great and fun loving person..She will be greatly missed. always enjoyed being around her. .
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