SOUTH WHITLEY – Beverly Elaine Ruse, 63, rural South Whitley, died at 9:25 a.m. Nov. 12, 2014, at Peabody Home, North Manchester, where she had been a resident since July. She was born May 9, 1951, in Muncie, to Orville and Opal Howell Breedlove. On April 4, 1968, she married Walter A. Ruse, who survives. They made their home in Pierceton until 1972 when they moved to their home southwest of South Whitley. As a little girl, her family moved to North Webster. She attended North Webster High School. She was employed at Timbercrest Home from 1994 until 2010, Lance’s New Market in North Manchester from 1990 until 1994 and Stump’s Printing for seven years. Also surviving are four children: Shanna (and spouse Dan) Johnston and Jennifer Ruse, all of Columbia City; Tammy (and spouse Gary) Syndram, Warsaw; and James Ruse, South Whitley; 10 grandchildren; three great-grandchildren; and a sister, Charlotte Yeater, Warsaw. She was preceded in death by a sister, Pat McDonald. Services will be at 3 p.m. Saturday at Smith & Sons Miller Chapel, South Whitley. Calling is from 1 to 3 p.m. Saturday at the funeral home. Burial is in South Whitley Cemetery. ***** Memorials to Alzheimer’s Association. Condolences may be sent via www.smithandsonsfuneralhome.com
