Ruth died peacefully aged 97 years at Bethlehem Views Tauranga on Tuesday 23rd June 2015.

Loved wife of the late Harry (Toddy). Awesome loving Mum and mother-in-law of Robert and Betty, Mary and Bob Riddell, Nancy and Neville Poppe, Neville and Kathy, Frank and Barbara, Terry (deceased), and Marie. Grandmother of 20 grandchildren, 47 great grandchildren and 22 great great grandchildren. Amazing achievement and loved by all her 92 descendants.

We couldn't have asked for a better Mum and Nana. Sleep peacefully darling with Dad, Terry and Taryn. We all love you dearly. Thank you to Bethlehem Views for all your unconditional care and support. You are simply the best and treated Mum so specially.

'Gone but never forgotten”

A service for Ruth will be held at St Enochs Presbyterian Church, 16th Avenue Tauranga, on Friday 26th June at 1:00pm, followed by burial. Communication to the Parnwell Family, c/o P.O. Box 3136 Greerton, Tauranga 3142.