Ruth Ellen Van Auken Obituary
We are sad to announce that on June 7, 2021, at the age of 82, Ruth Ellen Van Auken (Pueblo West, Colorado) passed away. Family and friends are welcome to leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.
She was predeceased by : her husband John; her parents, Lyle Russell and Mary Lambert; and her siblings, Elizabeth and Paul Russell.
She is survived by : her sons, Jeffrey (Terri) and David (Judy); her grandchildren, Cooper, Evan and Amber Roepke; and her nieces, Maryjane Russell and Lisa Sampson.
Due to the Covid outbreak at the time of John's passing, please join us in celebrating the lives of both John and Ruth at 2 p. m. on June 26, 2021, at the Ecumenical Church of Pueblo West, 434 Conquistador Ave.
In lieu of flowers, please make donations to a charity of your choice or the Ecumenical Church of Pueblo West.