Ruth Alice Smethers Obituary
With solemn reverence, we commemorate Ruth Alice Smethers in Manhattan, Kansas, born in Washington, Kansas, whose life came to an end on November 28, 2025 at the age of 94, leaving behind cherished memories. Family and friends can send flowers and/or light a candle as a loving gesture for their loved one. Leave a sympathy message to the family in the guestbook on this memorial page of Ruth Alice Smethers to show support.
Though Ruth may no longer walk beside us, her memory will forever be enshrined in the fabric of the lives of those Ruth touched, a beacon of light guiding us through the darkness. In her absence, her spirit lives on — a gentle whisper in the breeze, a ray of sunlight on a cloudy day, a reminder that love knows no boundaries.
She is survived by: her sons, Fred (Eileen), Ted (Susan), Ed (Lisa) and Ned (Anne). She is also survived by nine grandchildren and many great-grandchildren.
