Ruth E. Kemery

Ruth E. Kemery, 78 of Columbia City, IN passed away at 1:16 am on Saturday April 12, 2014 at Parkview Oaks, Columbia City.Born on September 27, 1935 in Huntington, IN she was the daughter of Zinn and Celia Marie (Adams) Merritt.

Ruth was a homemaker and a lifelong community resident.On September 1, 1958 Ruth married Frank Kemery in Columbia City.She was a member of Faith Christian Church and formerly was a member at Grace Lutheran Church, and was also a member of the Eagles and Moose Auxiliaries.Some of her favorite activities included playing bingo, working puzzles, traveling and vacationing with family, walking, coloring with her grandkids, and visiting with friends daily at The Nook.

Ruth is survived by her daughters: Tina (Dennis) Garland of Syracuse, Susie (Steve)Scott of Columbia City, Patty Meek of Columbia City, and Heidi (Steve) Imbody of Huntington; 9 grandchildren; 11 great-grandchildren; step-son Frank Kemery Jr. of Markle,IN; sister Gladys Jean Messenger of Columbia City.She was preceded in death by her parents, husband Frank in 1986, infant son John Fitzgerald Kemery, and brother Richard Merritt.

Visitation for Ruth will be held on Tuesday April 15, 2014 from 10:00am to 2:00pm at DeMoney-Grimes Countryside Park Funeral Home, 600 Countryside Drive, Columbia City.Funeral services will be held at 2:00pm on Tuesday April 15, 2014 at the funeral home, with Pastor Zach McCue officiating.Memorial contributions may be given in Mrs. Kemerys memory to A Hope Center.Burial will follow in the South Park Annex Cemetery, Columbia City.