Obituary: Ruth Milton Ainsworth

Published: Thursday, Feb. 22 2007 5:20 p.m. MST

Ruth Milton Ainsworth 1921 ~ 2007 Ruth Milton Ainsworth, age 85, our loving mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, aunt and friend, died on February 20, 2007 from a chronic respiratory illness. She was born to Lafayette "Bud" Milton and Verna McCrillis Milton on September 24,1921 in Green River, Utah. She married Keith H. Ainsworth on April 30, 1943; marriage solemnized in the Mesa, Arizona LDS Temple on November 21,1952. He preceded her in death on June 25, 2003. They were married 60 years. She was also preceded in death by her sister, Lois. Following her baptism in 1949, Ruth was an active member of the LDS Church, including service in the auxiliaries and leadership offices in Relief Society, MIA, Primary and Sunday School. Her service was on the Branch and District level, changing then into Ward and Stake service in the Palm Springs, CA, Stake. Survivors include daughter, Trish Ainsworth of Draper; sons, Larry (Laura) of Newport Beach, CA; and Dan (Janet) of Bluffdale; 10 grandchildren and 19 great-grand-children; a sister and brother; as well as many other loving family members. Funeral services will be held Sat., February 24th at 2:00 p.m. at the Goff Mortuary, 8090 S. State St. in Midvale. Visitation one hour prior to services. Graveside services and interment at Hatch City Cemetery, Hatch, Utah, Monday, Feb. 26, 2007 at 2:00 p.m.

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