Ruth Viola Schwarz, a lifetime resident of Glendive, passed away on Friday, April 21 at the Eastern Montana Veteran’s Home in Glendive at the age of 94.
Visitation will be held from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Thursday, April 27, 2017 at the Silha Funeral Home in Glendive. A funeral service will be held at 10 a.m. on Friday, April 28, 2017 at the First Congregational United Church of Christ in Glendive with Brother Guy Pontoriero officiating. Interment will be held in Dawson County Cemetery. Silha Funeral Home has been entrusted with the arrangements.
Ruth was born to Ivar and Emma (Swanson) Johnson on October 23, 1922. Her parents were original homesteaders 15 miles southwest of Glendive. She and two sisters, Ruby and Anna, all attended Kinsey Grade School and graduated from Dawson County High School. After she graduated, Ruth married John Schwarz, another lifetime resident of the area and a veteran of World War II. They enjoyed rock hunting and traveling together.
Over the years, Ruth enjoyed many community activities and hobbies. She enjoyed gardening and was a member of the local gardening club. She also enjoyed art, especially oil and watercolor. Miniatures were a favorite of hers in both art and floral arrangements. She was also a member of the First Congregational United Church of Christ.
Ruth is preceded in death by her parents; her husband, John; and sisters, Ruby and Anna.
Ruth is survived by three step-children, Diane Ehman of Fallon, David Schwarz of Terry, and Richard Schwarz of New York; four grandchildren, Erin, Tracy, Tim and Elissa; nephew, John Norberg of the Seattle, Wash. area; and two nieces, Carolyn Stackhouse and Elizabeth Murphy, both of the Seattle area.
Remembrances and condolences may be shared with the family at www.silhafuneralhomes.com.