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Ruth J. Martin

Ruth J. Martin passed away on Tuesday, December 1, 2015 at the Worland Healthcare & Rehab Center.

Ruth was born September 27, 1927 in Ft. Morgan, Colorado. She was 1 of 10 children born to Casper and Martha Hoffman.

Ruth received most of her education in Greeley, Colorado. In 1947 she married Ben Martin and in 1949 they moved to Worland, WY.

She was office manager at Worland Ford for 30 years, then worked for the Washakie Museum and Born Again Clothing Store. She was a very talented artist with many paintings throughout the city.

Ruth was happy to be with her son Davey, who was also a professional artist before his death.

She was proceeded in death by her husband Ben, her 2 sons, Ernie and Dave, her sisters Esther Strauch, Geraldine Wolfe, Shirley Sanders and Barbera Griffin.

Survivors include sisters; Elda (Dick) Palera and Helen (Kenny) Krom, brothers; Arnold (Dona) Hoffman, Kenny (Margit) Hoffman and Don (Pauline) Hoffman.

Cremation has taken place and there are no services planned at this time.

 
 
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