Marion Elizabeth Ruder's Obituary
Marion Elizabeth Ruder of Cape Coral, Florida passed away peacefully with her loving sons by her side on Monday, June 24, 2019 while receiving care at Hope Hospice for some recent health challenges. She was 93 years old.Marion was born February 27, 1926 in Columbus, Ohio, the beautiful daughter of Alene (McPherson) and Joseph Holley. She was the loving wife to her devoted husband Theodore who sadly preceded her in death in 2013. Marion was also preceded in death by her parents, her brother Denny and her sister Ruth. Marion leaves behind to cherish her memory, sons Gary and Tim Ruder, grandchildren Heather, Heidi and Scott (Nicole) and a great granddaughter, Maddie.Marion moved to Cape Coral in 1987 and enjoyed golf, boating, flower gardening and playing cards. She will be fondly remembered and greatly missed by all who knew and loved her.Marion will be laid to rest at Memorial Gardens Cemetery in Fort Myers alongside her loving husband Joe in the couple’s crypt at the Mausoleum located inside the Garden of Peace. Cemetery services will be private.A Memorial Service for Marion will be celebrated thereafter at 2:30 PM on Thursday, June 27, 2019 at Gulf Coast Village, 1333 Santa Barbara Boulevard, Cape Coral, FL 33991, (239) 772-1333 All are welcome to attend this ceremony which celebrates a life well-lived.In lieu of flowers, the family instead suggests that a donation in her memory be contributed to Hope Hospice, 9470 HealthPark Circle, Fort Myers, FL 33908, (239) 482-4673, www.hopehcs.org/donateTo share a story or photo, leave a tribute or to offer condolences to the family at this difficult time please visit Marion’s memorial webpage at www.fortmyersmemorial.com and sign her guestbook.
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