Lylia Maples Obituary

I am going to miss my "Ruthie" very very much! She was a REAL Friend. And that is such a rare thing now a days. Ruth & I and other friends spent a lot of good times and days together doing all kinds of things. She was always a good sport no matter what.
I know she is in Heaven with the Lord Jesus Now. & hopefully all her true friends will be there also some day. I can't say enough about her on here. But I'm sure you all know what I'm talking about. My heart goes out to her family. She's a Basking in the Lords Glory Now ! & Shining just as Brightly as she did here on earth, But without all the sorrow and pain. I'll truly miss her very much.

Ruthie was always laughing.She loved life and most of all she loved her family.Her daughter,her son and her wounderful grandsons.She loved you all so much. We will all miss her, but she will live in all our hearts forever.

Ruth, you will be missed. You are
such a fun lady, I don't know what
we will do without you on the boat
on the Sacramento River. We will
have a glass of champagne ( or 2 or 3!!!) in your honor. Much love, Brenda

vonnie;i will miss my friend and mentor of the last 15 years,no one can take her place in my heart.she will always be by my side,samnjohn allbritton snowflake az

I HOPE ALL WHO ENTER THESE DOORS WILL CLICK ON "view the photo album" to your right. I have put a beautiful photo of Ruth there, wearing her red hat, and wearing the red hat patterned blouse she sewed for herself. What a beautiful smile.

For Vonnie, Dean, JD, Richie and Stevie and families...our sincere condolences on your loss. Every day, we look down at Ruthie's home on the lake and expect to see her waving up at us with a big smile on her face and Toby running around her ankles. There are no words to express our sorrow at her passing - just know that she was loved. In her words "cute, adorable and wonderful" - that's who she was. We will remember her always and miss her dearly.

...Though you may not see the bird singing, if you listen with your heart you will always hear her song.Ruthie's melody lingers on in our hearts. She was one of dearest people I have ever been privileged to know. She never said a bad word about anyone and if told something in confidence, she never betrayed that confidence. I have a big hole in my heart that she filled with her joy for living. Heaven has gained a true angel. I hope your family will find comfort in knowing how many people loved her too.
Our sincere condolences to you Yvonne and her entire family.
Ray and Giovanna Lanfear

Dear "Vonnie" & all of the family, there isn't much that we can say that hasn't been said. I hope that the angels will find Ruthie a red halo and some purple wings to wear when she gets to meet God. She was our good time friend with a heart as big as the lake. May God bless you all. Jane Puccinelli & Bob Green

Dearest Family of my friend Ruth,
How lucky I was to have known Ruth. She touched wveryone who meet her, with her sweet smile and fun loving personallity.
So glad I saw that smile one last time at the hospital, before the lord took her home.
Your sister in the Red Hatters;

My thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.

Ruth was a very dear friend to many people, including myself. She was a member of my Red Hat Society chapter Clear Lake Minnow-Pausers in Clearlake and also a member of the chapter called Konocti Kuties. She will be missed by so many! She told me one time that she had done everything she ever wanted to do in her life and felt very fulfilled. I am glad to remember that conversation today as she is holding the Lord's hand. Bless you, Ruth. With Love, Linda Stewart aka Queen Shady Ladybug