MARIE A. (Ruder) WILLIAMS
Burial Details
Obituaries
Eagle Valley Enterprise - January 16, 1997
Marie A. Williams
1915 - 1997
Marie A. Williams of Grand Junction died Thursday, Jan. 2 at St. Mary's Hospital in Grand Junction from complications following surgery.
Marie was born May 24, 1915, the daughter of Edward Julius and Ethel Mary Foley Ruder. She was raised along with her three sisters and a brother ion the Gore Valley and Minturn. She graduated from Minturn High School.
Mrs. Williams and her husband David were former owners of the Williams Cafe, located where Chili Willy's now does business. In addition, they owned a liquor store and motel in the building now known as Two Elk Gallery, also in Minturn.
She was preceded in death by her husband and sisters Pinky (Pauline), Alice, Vivian and her brother Edward (Buddy). She is survived by numerous nieces and nephews.
An active member in the Catholic Church for many years, Marie also enjoyed reading and shopping as well as being with her family and friends. She enjoyed her home and the beauty of her rose bushes while living in Grand Junction.
Cremation has already taken place and a memorial service will be held in the spring and her ashes buried alongside her husband in the Riverview Cemetery. She will be sadly missed by friends and family.
Grand Junction Daily Sentinel page 6B - January 4, 1997
