Ruth Spring

Ruth Tueller Spring, 83 passed away October 18, 2003 at the Davis Medical Center in Layton, UT.
Ruth was born November 11, 1919 in Montpelier Idaho to Arnold Charles and Grace Elizabeth Sims Tueller. Ruth graduated from Montpelier High School in 1937. In 1940 she was married to Blair K. Poulsen and they had four children. They later divorced and she married Darvel S. Spring on the first day of Spring 1949. Ruth worked as the secretary for the Dean of Engineering at USU for over 20 years. She also spent time working at the bank and travel agency in Smithfield. She was the County President of the DUP and gave many monthly lessons in Summit Camp. Ruth belonged to the same pinchole club for over 50 years. She loved cooking, knitting, crocheting, and made the best bread west of the Mississippi. Ruth was a member of the LDS Church and served in many various callings. She lived in Cache Valley until her husband Darvel passed away in 2001. She moved to Chancellor Gardens Assisted Living in Clearfield where she spent the remainder of her life. Ruth is survived by her 8 children: Billie Paul Buttars, Smithfield, UT; Ruth Anne Poulsen, Grand Junction, CO; Brenda Pete Jones, Sandy, UT; Russ J.J. Poulsen, West Jordan, UT; Julie Alan Hansen, Grace, ID; Brad Patty Spring, Salt Lake City, UT; Dorene E. Hymas, Montpelier, ID; Greg Spring, Layton, UT. One brother, Charles, three sisters; Georgea, Dona, Beverly; 24 grandchildren and 37 great-grandchildren also survive her. Her Husband; Son, Thomas Arnold; her parents and brothers, Bill & Jack; and one great-grandson Fuzzy preceded her in death. The family of Ruth wishes to thank the staff at Chancellor Gardens for the loving and wonderful care they took of our Mom. Thank you to Dr. Reis and staff for their care and concern. Graveside services will be held on Wednesday, October 22, 2003 at 12:00 noon in the Smithfield City Cemetery. There will be a viewing on Tuesday evening from 6:00-8:00 p.m. at the Nelson Funeral Home, 85 South Main St, Smithfield, and also prior to the graveside services on Wed from 10:30-11:30 a.m.