Ruth Virginia (Baumgardner) Maushak, passed away on November 12, 2018 at Gilbert, AZ at the age of 103 after leading a full and active life.
Ruth was born August 31, 1915 to parents Earl S. and Elfreda (Grimm) Baumgardner at Elkhorn, NE. The family moved to Laramie, WY in 1916.
Following graduation from Laramie High School in 1933, she entered the Colorado Training School for Nurses at Denver General Hospital. She received her diploma and RN license in 1936. She then entered a post graduate course in OR Management at L.A. General Hospital. Ruth returned to Laramie and was employed at Ivinson Memorial Hospital. She later was employed for twenty years as a.school nurse at University School before retiring in 1979.
She married William Frederick (Bill) Maushak June 10, 1939. They were married 51 years before Bill passed away March 8, 1991. Ruth was a member of St. Paul’s United Church of Christ. Following retirement Ruth and Bill enjoyed golfing and traveling. They were Wyoming Cowboy fans and attended many years of football and basketball games. They resided in Laramie until moving to Mesa, AZ for Bill’s health.
Ruth is survived by her children, Linda Ruth Farver of Rawlins, WY and Bill (Nancy) of Carrizozo, NM; grandchildren, Jill (Mike) Mulvaney of Arvada, CO and Mike (Tabatha) Farver of Saratoga, WY; great grandchildren, Bree Mulvaney, Justin Mulvaney, Lindsie Farver, Amanda Bryce, and Casey Cottier; niece, Marjolaine Getzelman of Clackamas, OR; nephews, Jerald K (Barbara) Lee of Chandler, AZ, Robert E. (Karen) Lee of Sacramento, CA.
Ruth is preceded in death by her parents; her husband, Bill; her sister, Lenore Lee, and other relatives.
Graveside services and inurnment for Ruth and Bill is planned for 11:30 Tuesday, October 15, 2019 at Greenhill Cemetery in Laramie, WY.
My condolences to you all. She was the best school nurse ever! We all loved her. She made going to the nurse a reassuring event. She made getting those shots (yes they gave them at school back then), bearable. My mother, Gladys Maurer, always helped on those days as she had her RN degree also. So happy she had a full long life. My mom and dad are still here in Laramie aged 95 and 96 and I am they send condolences also.
Billy Maushak, My condolences to you upon the loss of your Mother. She was a super fine lady and loved you very much. She was nice to me as well when I visited her at 1608. I hope all is well with you and your family otherwise. I think of you often. Your Friend, Brian Lundberg
Think of you too
Mrs. Maushak was the nurse at University School when I was in grade school and junior high there. She was always so kind and caring, and made every situation better with her calm, gentle approach. She was truly wonderful with kids.
Thank you. She enjoyed working with the kids.