Voller, Mildred Ruth (Ruthie) – Age 69, of Little Elm, TX. Died August 5, 2014, at Ashford Hall Nursing Home in Irving, TX. A memorial service will be held on Tuesday, August 12, at 2pm at Denton Bible Church, 2300 E University Dr, Denton, TX 76209 (940) 297-6700. Pastor Kirk Voller (son) will be officiating. Those desiring may make contributions to Denton Bible Church listed above or Lion Hospice 2208 Hwy 121 #180 Bedford, TX (817) 268-2364.
Mrs. Voller was born on May 19, 1945 in Racine Wisconsin, the daughter of Warner and Mildred Parks. Ruthie was a graduate of Michigan State University and had an advanced degree in counseling and play therapy from the University of North Texas.
Ruthie married Douglas Voller on December 19, 1964. She and Doug raised three sons and Ruthie worked at various times as a high school home economics teacher, cheerleader coach, basketball coach and school counselor. She accompanied Doug to Bucharest, Romania, where she became active in orphanage volunteer work, and the Bucharest English Language Church.
Ruthie is survived by her husband, Doug, 3 sons, 6 grandchildren, 2 brothers, and 2 sisters: Kirk and daughter-in-law Missy of McMurray, Pennsylvania with grandchildren Cade and Kylie; Kameron and daughter-in-law Kymberly of Denton, Texas with grandchildren Braylyn, Brielle, and Kynsley; Chad and daughter-in-law Allyson of Medina, Ohio with grandchild Aiden. Her siblings are Bob Parks of Flint, Michigan with sister-in-law Jean; David Parks of Foley, Alabama with sister-in-law Vickie; Marion Gibbons of Kingwood, TX; and Elizabeth Havener of Kingwood, Texas with brother-in-law Victor.
The family extends special tribute to Lion Hospice.
Our prayers and thoughts are with you and your family. I can remember many times going to Aunt Mildred’s and Ruthie would let us ride the “pony”. We would play in the back yard with her. She had an infectious laugh and smile. She will always be remembered. Love you all. My dad (Alvon) would not be able to understand but I will tell him anyway, just in case he might “hear”.
My condolences to Ruthie’s immediate family and all the surviving sibs. Ruthie was a buddy when we were growing up. I have many fond memories of our times together.
Steve A.
Kirk, Missy, & family, and all your families
We are so sorry for you loss. Prayers, that your wonderful memories of your Mom, will help ease your grief.
Roxie
To Doug and each family member, our thoughts and prayers are with you! Ruthie had so many special gifts. Her genuine interest in others was encouraging and loving. God has promised to continue His blessings on your families.
Love, Carolee and Dave
I feel so blessed that I got to know your sweet mom in the past several years. Please know our family is praying that the Father embraces your family with peace and comfort.
Ruthie.
My cherished baby sister.
Seems my words are stuck in my heart.
With her.
God bless us all as we enter this new phase of our lives, without Ruthie.
New, and filled with hope.
The hope that Jesus gives.
The hope that sustains.
New, but filled with wonderful old memories.
Memories to make us laugh and cry and keep her close.
I pray God’s comfort to hurting hearts.
Love, Birdie
Dear Ruthie,
Remember when I complained about you tagging along?
Then together we learned to ride and feed and water Brownie — and to brush his coat. Then Babe and Bonnie, Dickie, Blondie, Missy, and Ranger – did we have 10 or 11?
You have grown in beauty and grace, and I am proud you are my baby sister.
Love,
David
Dear Doug,
I’m glad God made you what you are.
I was happy when you started dating Ruthie because she deserved the best!
When Phiny and I lived near you, it felt so good to hang around with you and Ruthie and Kirk-Kam-Chad. I always feel proud to associate with you all.
Such a terrible disease struck my baby sister – I never know what to say. But you knew what to do. Nursed her with such care!
God’s best blessings on you today and down the road.
Love,
Dave
Chad,
Thank you for posting such a beautiful picture of your Mom, my friend Ruthie. She and I became friends in Bucharest, Romania and walked almost everyday together. In those walks, she talked about you and your brothers Kirk and Kameron; she talked about her wonderful daughters-in-law; her Mom; her brother David and sister Birdie – she loved you all so much!
Ruthie and your Dad have been part of my family for all these years; she was such a great friend.
Ruthie was brave, fun, supportive and loving, I miss her.
To me Ruthie was like royalty. She held herself erect, in a reserved manner. I felt special if she deigned to look on me and smile with those beautiful brown eyes. Like a queen, she spoke a few quiet words, and that was that. Like a princess, she wouldn’t do anything unprincessly.
I am picturing a healthy and happy Ruthie enjoying herself, busily engaged in rearranging heaven, after she has completed her morning walk!
She was a great girl. Had so much to give. We are blessed with the promise of heaven.
Love,
Mimi
It was my pleasure to meet and know Ruthie Voller. I met her in Bucuresti Romania. I remember her as a sweet, kind, and loving person.
Peace,
Joe