02/10/2025
Ruth Marie Pope, 88, passed away on February 10, 2025, in Tracy, Iowa.
A memorial funeral service will be planned for a later date.
Ruth was born on December 24, 1936, to Harold and Mabel (Oliver) Richardson.
She worked for Knoxville VA in dietetics, retiring after many years of faithful service.
Ruth was a kind and giving woman.
She was a loving mother, grandmother, great grandmother, sister, aunt, and a faithful friend to so many who had the pleasure of knowing her.
Ruth’s love of writing led her to become pen pals with different people throughout her life.
When one of her pen pals passed away, that person’s son picked up his pen and took their place, faithfully exchanging correspondence with Ruth.
She will be greatly missed by those who had the pleasure of knowing her.
Ruth is survived by her son, Donivan (Ronda) Pope; sister, Doris Thomas; granddaughters, Amanda Pope and Jennifer (Joe) Caraway; great grandchildren, Daniel Simms, Aschlynn Simms, Dylan Simms, Alex Caraway, and Nick Caraway; longtime friend, Wade Feldman; and many nieces, nephews, and friends.
Ruth was preceded in death by her parents; husband, Don Pope Sr., siblings: Donna Spoon, Wayne Richardson, Linda Verwoert, baby brother, Donald Richardson; and a grandson, Donivan Pope III.
Memorials in Ruth’s name may be directed to Harvey Assembly of God located in Harvey, Iowa.