Ruth Elaine Fry

Ruth Elaine (Bowman) Fry passed away at 1:07 am, Saturday, September 14, 2024 at her home. She came into this world on December 1, 1943 in Rock Island, IL. She was the third child of Cleo and Cennie (Graham) Bowman. She was preceded in death by her parents and two siblings, Marilyn and Doris. She is survived by; her husband Ronnie; sons Douglas (Patty) of Columbia, IL and Daniel (Courtney) of Mackinaw; seven grandchildren, Camden, Garett, Christopher, Jack, Luke, Reed and Sloane; and one brother, Kenneth (Marvena) Bowman of Mason, IL. She spent her early years in Edgewood, IL, where she lived on a farm. She loved to ride horses. She graduated from Effingham high school in 1961. She worked at Country Life and Steak "n" Shake as an accountant. Ruth and Ronnie were married in 1963 and spent 60 wonderful years together. Ruth enjoyed bowling, square dancing, golfing and making her square dancing outfits. Her Funeral Service will be at 12:30 pm, Thursday, September 19,2024 at Henderson Funeral Home & Crematory, 2131 Velde Dr, Pekin, IL with Chaplain Jack Brown officiating. A visitation will be one hour prior from 11:30 am to 12:30 pm also at the funeral home. Burial will be at Frankeberger Cemetery, Ellsworth, IL. Ruths family would like to thank Dr. Michael Honan and his staff, Kyle's Health Care, and Pat Taylor for their help with Ruths care. Memorials may be made to St Jude Children's Hospital, or the Team Reed Foundation. To leave the family an online condolence, visit www.hendersonfuneralcare.com Funeral Service Thursday, September 19, 2024 12:30 PM Henderson Funeral Home & Crematory 2131 Velde Dr. Pekin,IL 61554 Visitation Thursday, September 19, 2024 11:30 AM - 12:30 PM Henderson Funeral Home & Crematory 2131 Velde Dr. Pekin,IL 61554