Ruth H. Darrington

WEDNESDAY , SEPTEMBER 07, 2016 - 6:00 PM

February 23, 1926 ~ September 4, 2016

Our beautiful mother, grandmother and friend passed away on September 4, 2016. Ruth was born February 23, 1926 to loving parents, Aubrey Henderson and Grace Wilbur Henderson.

Ruth grew up in the First Presbyterian Church where her parents were charter members and where she worshiped her entire life.

She attended Ogden City Schools and graduated from Ogden High School in 1944. Ruth continued her education attending both Weber College and Utah State University. While enrolled at Utah State, she acted in numerous plays and even started a Children's Theatre. She started broadcasting on KLO radio as the "Story Lady". She also performed in several professional productions.

While attending Utah State, Ruth met Kenneth Darrington. They got married soon after graduation. Kenny joined the armed services and the two traveled extensively throughout the United States and Europe. Together they had four wonderful children. Later, Ruth returned to Ogden to help her aging parents. She began teaching at Ogden High School. Collectively she taught for 31 years. She made lifelong friends and was well liked and respected by her students. She retired in 1991.

Ruth served as an Elder in the First Presbyterian Church and in several organizations including, Eastern Star where she served as Worthy Grand Matron for the State of Utah, Scottish Rite Learning Centers, P.E.O Local and State Chapters, the Emeritus Alumni Board of WSU and one of her favorites the R.O.D.E.O's (Retired Old Dames Eating Out).

Ruth felt that everyone should contribute to their community and serve on a board in some capacity. Incidentally, she joked her tombstone should read, "Clubbed to Death", for belonging to so many organizations. Although she had a busy calendar, family was always a priority and she treasured time together and adored her grandchildren.

Ruth is survived by her four children: Dan (Jackie), Dixie (Shane) Post, Richard (Michelle), Tammy (Robbie) Hill; four grandchildren, Brent (Angela), Stabler (Haley) Hill, Aubrey and Jake; and three great-grandchildren: Zachary, Andrew and Kyleen. She cherished her relationship with her extended family, Kevin (Cheryl), Kris (Matt) Webster and Kelly (Rich) Prince and their beautiful families.

The family would like to thank the Brighton Hospice Team for the compassionate care they took of their mother. A special thanks to D., Beth and RJ.

A Viewing will be on Friday, September 9, 2016 from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. at Leavitt's Mortuary, 836 36th Street, Ogden, Utah.

Funeral Services will be held Saturday, September 10, 2016 at 11:00 a.m. at Leavitt's Mortuary. Friends may visit with the family prior to services from 10:00 to 10:45 a.m.

Interment at Leavitt's Mausoleum, 836 36th Street, Ogden, Utah.

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www.leavittsmortuary.com

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