78, of Peoria, Arizona passed away June 11, 2012. Ruth was born in Des Moines, Iowa. A retired telephone operator, she resided in Arizona for the past 14 years. Survivors include her daughter Leigh Georges of Phoenix, Arizona. Memorial services for Ruth will be held at 10:00 a.m., Thursday, June 28, 2012 at American Lutheran Church, 17200 N. Del Webb Blvd., Sun City, Arizona.