Ruth Heman

(From Ulmer Funeral Home)

Ruth Ann Heman passed from this world into everlasting life on November 24, 2015.

 Ruth was born in Joplin, Missouri on February 15, 1942. 

She was married to Donald L. Heman, Sr., on June 3, 1971. He preceded her in death on August 18, 2008. She was also preceded in death by her daughters Ronda Spry, and Rebecca Larimore. She was also preceded in death by one son, Ronald Browder, and two grandchildren, Heather Browder and Christopher Browder. She is survived by her brother Paul Watson, Akeley, Minnesota. Her son John Browder, his wife Pam of Carthage; Tim Browder of Webb City; Mark Heman and his wife Tammie of Carthage; Don Heman Jr., Oronogo; her daughters Nancy McCloud and husband Darrell of Webb City; Marsha Browder of Carthage; Kathy Swindle and husband Kevin; Tamma Minks and husband Clyde of Webb City; Paula Baker and husband Bruce of Neosho. Ruth is also survived by 19 Grandchildren and 11 Great Grandchildren. 

Ruth enjoyed spending time, when she was able, with her children and grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Ruth enjoyed sewing and working with her house plants and in her flower beds, and loved fishing. She and Don spent many years enjoying the lake together. 

Funeral Services are pending with Ulmer Funeral Home, Carthage, MO. Services will be held 10:00 a.m. Saturday November 28, 2015 at Good Shepherd Lutheran Church west of Carthage. Visitation will be held from 6:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. Friday November 27, 2015 at Good Shepherd Lutheran Church. Burial will be at the Good Shepherd Lutheran Church Cemetery. Online condolences can be made at www.ulmerfh.com. 

Arrangements are under the direction of Ulmer Funeral Home.