Naomi Ruth Unruh
Obituary
Naomi Ruth Unruh passed away Sunday,
September 28, 2014, at Via Christi St. Francis Hospital in Wichita,
Kansas, surrounded by her family.
Naomi was born March 14, 1944, in
Cordell, Oklahoma, to Noah Dean and Mary Elizabeth (Frantz) Unruh.
Naomi loved music and was in the Choir
and the Raileres in Newton High School. She also sang in many church
choirs and sang solos for many years. Upon graduation in 1962 from
Newton High School, she attended Central College graduating in 1966
at the top of her class and was class valedictorian.
Almost all of her entire working career
was spent as Secretary/Treasurer for her Father Noah's real estate
firm until her father passed away in 1990. She continued to work in
the real estate investment business until her death.
Naomi was a member of the Golden Plains
Free Methodist Church in Newton.
One of her best friends was a little
dog affectionately called "Buster Dog." She spent many
happy hours with him. Another friend was Jim Todd with whom she spent
many good times and had special memories. She was especially close to
an aunt, Josephine Eslinger, with whom she spent good times and good
food with for many years. She was also known for her affection for
her family. Naomi was the one who remembered those special holidays,
birthdays and anniversaries; not only for her immediate family but
for extended family such as aunts and cousins.
Naomi lived at home and cared for her
parents in declining years.
Naomi was preceded in death by her
parents.
Survivors include sister, Margaret
(Don) Davis of Overland Park, Kansas; niece, Linda (Ray) Heck of
Lee's Summit, Missouri; great niece, Katie (Eric) Faler; great
nephew, James (Kaitee) Sutler; great nieces, Ayla, Hazel and Alora;
and great nephew, Vance, all of the Kansas City area. Naomi also
leaves a host of cousins. She will be missed by all.
Visitation will be Thursday, October 2,
from 1:00pm to 8:00pm. The family will be present from 6:00pm until
8:00pm.
Services will be at Golden Plains Free
Methodist Church, 224 NW 60th St., Newton, Kansas at 1:00pm on
Friday, October 3, 2014. Burial will be at Greenwood Cemetery,
Newton.
Donations may be made to Golden Plains
Free Methodist Church or Central College of McPherson, Kansas,
memorials may be sent to Broadway Colonial Funeral Home, 120 E.
Broadway, Newton, KS 67114.
Condolences may be left at
www.broadwaycolonialfh.com.
Funeral arrangements are with Broadway
Colonial Funeral Home, Newton.
