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Ruth Thielbar, age 87, of Claypool, Ariz., peacefully passed away at home on Nov. 7, 2018. Ruth was born June 13, 1931 in White River to Benjamin and Otthlia Wooters. Ruth was preceded in death by her beloved husband of 63 years, Harry Thielbar; sons Harry Jr and Riley; sister Marion; and brothers James and John. Ruth is survived by a brother Bob (Betty) of Anaheim, Calif.; and sons Michael (Sue) Thielbar of Claypool; and Pat (Anna) Thielbar of Apache Junction. Ruth was very close to all her grandchildren, Larry (Raeanne) Thielbar; Kathy Thielbar; Vanessa (Jeremy) Scherer, Valerie Thielbar and Becky Thielbar, and was brought great joy by her great-grandchildren, Brayden, Ava, Marin, Mikel, Janessa and newest grandson Luke Riley. Ruth was a life-long member of the Claypool Methodist Church, where she taught Sunday School for many years. She was also a Cub Scout den mother when her children were young. Ruth Ruth will be greatly missed by all who knew her. Services for Ruth will be Nov. 24, 2018 at 11 a.m. at Greenwood Cemetery, Phoenix, Ariz.
