"My deepest sympathy Georgia, and Family. Your Mom was a humble, beautiful, kind, gracious, gifted lady. Remembering all the good times we had together when we all lived in our neighboring mobile homes in Stockton . God\'s Blessings ! Jean Volkman "
In loving memory of
Ruth A. Hinton
July 5, 1921 - April 29, 2021
Ruth A. Hinton, 99 of Stockton, died Thursday, April 29, 2021 at Benedictine - St. Anne in Winona. She was born July 5, 1921 in Winona, MN to Victor and Anna Marie (Schneider) Gaspard. She attended St. Peters Grade School and Loretto High School in Caledonia, MN. While living in Caledonia, she met George W. Hinton in 1937. They married Dec. 6, 1939. They moved to Winona and later became lifelong residents of Stockton. Both were employed by Behrens Manufacturing Co. for many years. She enjoyed life to the fullest.
Some of her interests were sending cards and letters to family and friends. She also enjoyed knitting, crocheting, plants and flowers which she shared with many friends and family members. She was a member of the Stockton Area Promotional Group and Cemetery Association.
Ruth was preceded in death by her parents; husband, George; grandson, Darell Hinton; son-in-law, Anthony Jilk; and two brothers, Norman and Robert Gaspard.
She is survived by her daughter, Georgia Ann Jilk of Houston, MN; sons, William (Kathy) of Dover, NH, Kenneth (Jai) of Waseca, MN, and Donald (Vicki) of Winona; 9 grandchildren; numerous great and great-great-grandchildren; step-grandchildren and great-grandchildren; and a special friend, Katie Ladawig.
Private family services will be held. Ruth will be laid to rest in Oakland Cemetery in Stockton, MN. Please leave a memory of Ruth and sign her online guestbook at www.hofffuneral.com. Hoff Celebration of Life Center is assisting the family.
Tributes
"Oh the memories from back in the day with you Don. In Bethany. R.I.P. "
"So sorry to hear of Rurh-s passing.Remwmbering how she always sent cards and little gifts Sorry for your loss .A long life well lives.My mom loved your mom and dad"
"I did Ruth hair for a long time. She was always so much fun and an inspiration- always so considerate and thoughtful. "
"Condolences to the family. Rest in peace Neighbor"
"Ruth was a wonderful lady. When my mother, Isie Meyer, was at the Lewiston Villa, Ruth sent her a note every week and would sometimes include a crocheted goody. Donna Meyer Erickson"
"To the Hinton Family - so sorry for your loss . She was a very kind lady. She used to give us crocheted things for our birthdays. Our thoughts are with you. Daryl & Sara Oevering"
"Georgia, Sorry to hear of your mothers passing. I remember your mom as the pretty lady with all those flowers! Jane Bronk Rolbiecki"
" Don, Sorry to hear of your mothers passing. Our Thoughts are with you .. Bob and Lois Wenzel"
"Georgia Sorry for your loss of your mother"
"Sorry for you loss Don & Family. Your Mom was a great lady. May she rest in peace! "
"Don, Vicki, and the Hinton family ~ I so sorry for your loss! What an amazing lady going through the Stockton flood and living on her own for so many years. Bless her heart and May she Rest In Peace! "
"Don, Vickie and Family - so sorry for your loss. My deepest sympathy"
"Ruth was great friend of my mother (Audrey Ellinghuysen). They wrote to each, traveled together , and Ruth would visit my mother when she could . Such a kind lady. I loved to visit with her. Your family has my sympathy ."
"To the Hinton family, so sorry for your loss, she was such a nice lady, she will be missed."