for 15 years in Marshalltown. Ruth is survived by two daughters, Karol (Paul Rice) Lyman-Rice of Plano, TX, Kathryn Lyman of Ankeny; a son, Roger (Linda) Lyman of Aurora, CO; three grandchildren; five great grandchildren; three brothers; Hi-Joe (Judy) Putney, Vince (Ginger) Putney, Ed (Linda) Putney; and a sister, Rose (Duane) Becker. She was preceded in death by her husband, Robert, and three brothers, Richard, Alfred, and LeRoy Putney.