Fairbank: Ruth Isabelle Gallup Love age 100 passed away January 7, 2017 at Lexington States in Independence, Iowa. Ruth was born September 28, 1916 the daughter of Frank and Nellie (Washburn) Dewees in Fairmount, North Dakota. Ruth graduated from Jesup High School with the Class of 1934. Ruth married Loren Gallup on February 23, 1947, they made their home at the Gallup home farm near Littleton. This farm was near the Amish families and they befriended many of their good neighbors over the years. Ruth and Loren farmed until his death in July of 1987. Ruth was an accomplished pianist and played on Sunday’s for the Littleton Presbyterian Church, she also taught Sunday School. The Gallup’s spent their winters in Florida for many years. Ruth married Harvey Love of Aurora, with whom she and Loren were good friends on July 14, 1989. They lived on a farm near Aurora in the summer and spent winters in Florida. When Ruth began having difficulties with her health she chose to move to Prairie Hills Assisted Living in Independence and eventually to Lexington Estates also in Independence. Always thinking of others, she chose to donate her body to the medical school at the University of Iowa. Ruth is survived by her husband Harvey Love of Independence, 3 nieces; Mary Lou Poggenpahl of North Liberty, Laura Ott of Fairbank and Arlene Zumbach of Marion and a nephew Frank Gallup Sr. of Independence. She was preceded in death by her parents, her first husband, a nephew; Donald Peterson and a niece, Norma Palmer Kunkle.
Services: 11:00 am Wednesday January 11, 2017 at Woods Funeral Home, Fairbank.
Visitation: 9:30-11:00 am Wednesday January 11 at the funeral home.
Memorials: to the family
Condolences for Ruth Gallup Love
I have known Ruth for many years and she brought joy & laughter into many people’s lives. Her smile and eyes always lit up the room. Thoughts and prayers to the family.
Please accept our sincere condolences. I will always have fond memories of Ruth, the Gallups and how good they were to my dad, Joe. May God Bless.
Ruth was very proud of her heritage and loved history. Grandma Kay always talked about how dedicated Ruth was to their church. She will be greatly missed.
Ruth was quite a lady! She reached that milestone age of 100, which was probably one of her goals! Rick and I reminisced that she made our wedding cake almost 53 years ago! We will keep you all close in thought as you gather for her memorial service tomorrow.
I spent many ‘vacations’ with Ruth and Loren at their farm near Littleton. They were always very generous, loving and fun. Helping Ruth make mincemeat pies for Farmer’s Day Celebration in Jesup was always a tradition and a treat. We would go visit many people, go out to eat, go for drives through the countryside and go to various small town celebrations. When my oldest son was a junior in high school I was in charge of Senior Parents for the prom. She came for a visit and pitched right in to help make the evening a success. She was always willing to lend a helping hand to others. I have such fond memories of our family’s time with her and have always been grateful for the fun and special memories she gave me.
Thoughts and prayers to Harvey and family. She will be missed I have know her for most of my life. She brought many people joy and laughter and friendship no matter where she was.
Rest in Peace, dear great Aunt Ruth. You will be missed so much.