Ruth Leon Whiteman, 87
Ruth Leon Whiteman, 87 died at 9 pm Thursday, October 14, 2010 at her home.
She was born on May 11, 1923 in Kosciusko County, a child of Lela Mildred Atchison. Her formative years were spent in Pierceton where she completed her education in the Pierceton High School
On July 7, 1943, she was united in marriage to Henry "Hank" L. Whiteman and they made their home in Columbia City, then moved to Kimmell.
Mr. Whiteman died on January 8, 1981 and since 2003, she has made her home in Columbia City.
Mrs. Whiteman was a homemaker.
The surviving relatives include two sons, Henry Whiteman Jr., Robert Dean Whiteman, a daughter, Linda L. Whiteman all of Columbia City and three sisters.
Visitation is scheduled for Monday, October 18, 2010, from 1 to 3 p.m. at Smith & Sons Funeral Home, 207 North Main Street in Columbia City. The services is immediately following visitation at 3 p.m. at the funeral home.
She was born on May 11, 1923 in Kosciusko County, a child of Lela Mildred Atchison. Her formative years were spent in Pierceton where she completed her education in the Pierceton High School
On July 7, 1943, she was united in marriage to Henry "Hank" L. Whiteman and they made their home in Columbia City, then moved to Kimmell.
Mr. Whiteman died on January 8, 1981 and since 2003, she has made her home in Columbia City.
Mrs. Whiteman was a homemaker.
The surviving relatives include two sons, Henry Whiteman Jr., Robert Dean Whiteman, a daughter, Linda L. Whiteman all of Columbia City and three sisters.
Visitation is scheduled for Monday, October 18, 2010, from 1 to 3 p.m. at Smith & Sons Funeral Home, 207 North Main Street in Columbia City. The services is immediately following visitation at 3 p.m. at the funeral home.