Ruby June DeHoff

Funeral services for Ruby June DeHoff, 93, Lawrence, KS will be held at 10:30 a.m. Tuesday, February 16, 2016 at Warren-McElwain Mortuary in Lawrence. Burial will follow at Oak Hill Cemetery. She passed away Thursday, February 11, 2016 at Overland Park Regional Medical Center.

Ruby was born January 25, 1923 in McLouth, KS the daughter of Aaron P. and Ruby L. (Caster) Haas.

She was a member of the Plymouth Congregational Church in Lawrence.

She was a housewife and mother. She was a resident of the Hillside Village in De Soto, KS.

She married Clarence J. “C.J.” DeHoff September 2, 1941 in Tonganoxie, KS. He preceded her in death on February 1, 1990.

Survivors include two sons, Jim DeHoff, Lawrence, John Alan (Kathy) DeHoff, Shawnee Mission, KS; two daughters, Linda Ann (Jon) Ingalls, Overland Park, KS, Becky Lorene (Bob) Boyd, Lenexa, KS; eight grandchildren; and 16 great grandchildren. She was also preceded in death by her sister, Lillian Mae Haas; and brother, Sam Haas.

The family will greet friends from 6 – 8 p.m. on Monday, February 15th at Warren-McElwain Mortuary.

In honor of Ruby, please wear something red to the service.

Memorials may be made in her name to the Nurses Fund at Hillside Village in De Soto, Kansas as a special thank you for all her loving care and may be sent in care of Warren-McElwain Mortuary.

7 Condolences

  1. Karen McIntyre Hunt on February 13, 2016 at 12:13 pm

    Linda I was shocked to see your mom’s passing.I had just been to see her on the 3rd. She seemed to be in pretty good spirits. I will miss her dearly. I really loved her she was a good friend and I tried to get over once a month to visit her. You and your family are in my prayers.



  2. Margo Campbell Szabo on February 13, 2016 at 5:32 pm

    Hello Linda, Jim, Becky and John,

    So sorry to hear about Ruby June. She was the dearest person and she and Mom had such wonderful days together at Drury Place. I remember them laughing together, Ruby June helped to made Mom last days special.

    Robert and I are heading to Portland, OR on Monday, we must be there on Tuesday or I would come and honor Ruby June. Please know that I will be wearing red on Tuesday and I will be thinking of you all and of her.

    My thoughts are with you. Margo Campbell Szabo



  3. Patti Garrett on February 14, 2016 at 10:26 am

    Remembering Ruby will always be with a smile. With deepest sympathy I pray God’s Peace will fall gently on your world and remain in your heart.



  4. Loren & Jo Ann Prange on February 14, 2016 at 10:05 pm

    Linda & Family
    We are so sorry to hear of your Mother’s passing. You are in our thoughts & prayers. Remember all the good times, the many family times you cherish! Remember we are here for you, Love and prayers for all. May God Bless!



  5. Debbie & Tim Evans on February 15, 2016 at 8:15 am

    Dear Linda, Jon and family, I’m so sorry hearing of Ruby’s passing. My prayers are with you all during this sad time. Linda, how many mom stories have you shared with us over the years? It must be hundreds. I won’t be able to be at the service Tuesday but I’ll be wearing red in Ruby’s honor.

    Debbie Evans



  6. Kim Brown on February 15, 2016 at 8:17 am

    Jon,

    Thinking of you and your family during this difficult time.

    Kindest regards,

    Kim Brown



  7. Heather Povlick on February 15, 2016 at 8:30 am

    Jon-

    Thinking of you and your family during this difficult time.

    Heather Povlick



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