Ruth H. Menefee, 86, died Monday, March 17, 2008 at her daughter’s residence in Austin. A native of Idaho, Ruth had lived in the Beaumont area for fifty years, and was very active in St. Andrew’s Presbyterian Church, Beaumont Power Squadron and local bridge groups.
Survivors include her sons, Bob Menefee and wife Mary of Beaumont, and Dale Menefee and wife Kim of Wadsworth, Ohio; daughter, Carol Patriarco and husband Joe of Austin; grandchildren, Carlin Kubenka and husband Drew of Houston, Raina Streeper and husband Ben of Beaumont, and Jacob, Jeremy, and Crysta Menefee of Wadsworth, Ohio; great grandchild, Jodie Streeper of Beaumont; and sister, Betty Roth of Boise, Idaho.
Her husband, Paul D. Menefee, preceded Ruth in death in 1992.
Funeral service will be 10:00 a.m. Saturday, March 22, 2008 at St. Andrew’s Presbyterian Church with burial to follow at Forest Lawn Memorial Park under the direction of Broussard’s, 2000 McFaddin, Beaumont. A gathering of family and friends will be 5:00 p.m. until 7:00 p.m. Friday evening, March 21, 2008 at the church.
Memorial contributions may be made to American Lung Association, 2425 West Loop South, Ste. 330, Houston, Texas 77027-4207 and VFW Post #1806, 1882 Park, Beaumont, Texas 77701.
