NEW PALESTINE
RuthEvelyn Vahle- Reid, 90, passed away on Wednesday, November 4, 2020 at her residence. She was born in Indianapolis, Indiana, one of ten girls, on September 3, 1930 to Ralph and Margaret Dugan.
She enjoyed sewing, canning and had a great passion for gardening. She traveled the country from the top to the bottom of the states. She enjoyed watching birds and the sights and sounds of the Ohio River.Ruthloved spending time with her family, especially her grandchildren, playing games and cards. She was the worlds best at making chicken and dumplings and beef and noodles. She was a volunteer for New Palestine Fire Department & EMT for 20 plus years.
Ruthis survived by her son Greg Vahle (Linda), daughter Becky Hilligoss, daughter in-law Janet Warren, four sisters; Edythe Ruemler, Kay Kiser, Diana Dugan and Sue Dugan, 10 grandchildren, 21 great grandchildren and 3 great- great grandchildren and 24 nieces and nephews.
Ruth was preceded in death by her parents, her husband Paul R. Vahle, a son Bruce Vahle, 5 sisters: Thelma Leamon, Norma Briles, Nancy Munsey, Martha Smith and Barbara Dugan.
A graveside service for Ruth will be held at 1:00 p.m. on Saturday, November 14, 2020 at New Palestine Cemetery with Pastor Brett Crump officiating.