Avis de décès de Ruby-J. Walker - Nécrologie - MesAieux.com

Walker, Ruby J.March 18, 1928 - March 3, 2011Ruby J. Walker, 82, of Englewood, formerly of Sarasota, died March 3, 2011.Celebration of life will be 11 a.m. Saturday at Doan Chapel, United Methodist Church in Englewood. Survivors include her sons, Russell of Englewood, and Ben of Dover, Del.; daughters Peggy Walker of Huntersville, N.C., Paula Strange of Portland, Ore., and Kathy Herbst of Bradenton; sisters Amy Christiansen, and Virginia Jackson, both of Columbia, Mo.; 14 grandchildren; and 13 great-grandchildren;daughter-in-law Cheryl Pressly of Englewood, Fla.; son-in-laws Cecil Strange of Portland, Ore., Dickie Herbst of Bradenton, Fla.; brother-in-law Jack Christiansen of Columbia, Mo.; stepsons Clyde Walker of Huntersville, N.C., Jeffrey Walker and wife Mary of Bartow, Fla., Harry Scott of Lexington, Ky.; nephew Scott and wife Ava of Columbia, Mo. and many many friends. Ruby was preceded in death by her dear husband, William T. (Bill) Walker. Many of Ruby's children joined her at River Oaks during the days prior to her death and spent precious time with her. She was greatly loved by all who knew her. Ruby was a very optimistic person who could find the best in any situation, and she was known to cheer up anyone in her presence. Ruby was born in Clarinda, Iowa to Russell and Helen Jackson. She was married to Vernon Pressly of College Springs for 25 wonderful years and reared five children in Des Moines where she worked as a Realtor with Iowa Realty. In 1973, Ruby moved with three daughters to Sarasota, Fla., where she worked as a Realtor for Real Estate Showcase and Re/Max Properties. In 1975, Ruby married Bill Walker. Their union blended the lives of Ruby's five children and Bill's three sons. Bill and Ruby operated Walker Farm on Raymond Road in Sarasota for many years, notably providing hay to ranchers and livestock growers across Florida, in addition to producing their renowned variety of Florida "Stay Sweet" sweet corn. Many Sarasota residents and "out of State" customers were on the mailing list waiting in anticipation for Bill and Ruby's corn to ripen each year. Many Sarasota High School students and FFA members assisted in the harvest and will remember Ruby's homemade bread and renowned brownies she so enjoyed sharing will all she knew and loved. Bill and Ruby sold the farm and moved to North Carolina to be near family. It was Ruby's dream to live on a lake and they found a beautiful location on Lake Norman. Their home was visited by many friends and family as Ruby truly believed in an open door policy. Ruby was an author who contributed to the book Dear Mom, Letters of Love, Loss and Longing which can be found in libraries and online.In lieu of flowers, a donation may be made to TideWell Hospice Inc, 5955 Rand Blvd., Sarasota, FL. 34238, or to Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation, 7341 Professional Pkwy. East, Sarasota, FL 34240.Please go to www.legacy.com to send your condolences.