Ruth Iona Bivens

Ruth Iona Bivens, daughter of the late Archie G. and Golda Gladys (Bradshaw) Wimer, was born July 16, 1921 in Fort Klamath,Oregon and departed this life on November 29, 2009 at her residence in Seymour, Missouri after a long illness. She was 88 years, 4 months, and 13 days of age.
Ruth grew up and attended school in Oregon and married Lester Bivens in November of 1956 in Reno, Nevada. Ruth worked as a waitress while living in California. In 1965, she and Lester moved to Missouri to retire. During her retirement, Ruth enjoyed fishing, riding horses, playing music, especially playing the harmonica, guitar and banjo on the Mountain Grove Square. She also loved to travel. She kept her motor home packed and ready and took many trips to the lake.
Besides her parents, she was preceded in death by one brother: Vernon Wimer. She is survived by two sons: Gerald Bivens and his wife, Cindy, of San Francisco, California, and Allen Bevins and his wife, Judy, of Seymour, Missouri; three daughters:Louise Briel and Jean Schwaner and her husband, John, all of Sacramento, California, and Patricia Ann of Fruitland, Idaho; fifteen grandchildren; twenty-four great-grandchildren; nine great-great-grandchildren; and a host of other relatives and friends who will sadly miss her.
“MY FIRST CHRISTMAS IN HEAVEN”
I see the countless Christmas trees around the world below, With tiny lights like Heaven’s stars reflecting in the snow.
The sight is so spectacular; please wipe away your tears, for I am sharing Christmas with Jesus Christ this year.
I hear the many Christmas songs that people hold so dear, But the sounds of music can’t compare with the Christmas choir here.
I have no words to tell you, the joy their voices bring. It’s far Beyond description to hear the angels sing.
I know how much you miss me. I see the pain within your heart.
But I am not so far away. We really aren’t apart. So be happy for me, loved ones.
You know I hold you dear. And be glad I’m spending Christmas with Jesus Christ this year.
I send you each a special gift from my heavenly home above. I send you each a memory of my undying love.
After all, “Love” is the gift more precious that pure gold. It was always most important in the stories Jesus told.
Please love and keep each other as my Father said to do. For I can’t count the blessings or the love He has for you.
So, have a Merry Christmas, and wipe away those tears. For I am sharing Christmas with Jesus Christ this year.
MERRY CHRISTMAS


Graveside Services:
Thursday, December 3, 2009 at 2:00 PM in the Hillcrest Cemetery.
Visitation:
Thursday, December 3, 2009 from 1:00 - 2:00 PM before the service at the Craig-Hurtt Chapel.
Burial:
Hillcrest Cemetery