Ruth Elaine Annis
Marriages
Ethan Annis - 1953
Former Husband
Obituaries
The Daily Sentinel page 7B - December 3, 2023
Ruth Elaine Annis
passed away on November
23, 2023 peacefully in her
sleep surrounded by her
sons Mark and Steve. She
was 92 years old, a lifelong
Grand Junction native.
Ruth graduated from
Grand Junction High School
in 1949 after graduation,
She attended dental hygiene
school in San Francisco for
a year and Mesa college after receiving an Associate’s
Degree. Ruth was a special education substitute teacher
for fifteen years, at the age of 50 returned back to UNC in
Greeley Colorado where she earned a degree in regular education and two Masters degrees in special Education. Ruth
taught school for twenty years at Columbine elementary
school. Where she touched the lives of countless students.
Ruth married former husband, Ethan Annis in 1953, and
had two sons: Mark Annis of Orlando, FL and Steve Annis
of Montrose, CO.
Ruth’s greatest passions in life were her granddaughters,
golf, Cross county skiing, downhill skiing, hiking, cycling
and her two miniature schnauzers.
Ruth was a member of the Tiara Rado and Lincoln Park
ladies club, Beta Sigma Phi and Outing club. Ruth traveled the world extensively with her sons, family and close
friends.
Ruth is survived by her son’s and family, Mark and Lynn
Annis-Orlando FL, Steve Annis- Montrose CO, daughter in
law Lori Annis- Montrose CO, her granddaughter’s Emily
Annis- Ft. Collins CO, Abbey Annis- Ft. Collins CO, and
Ashley Garrett of Orlando FL.
Her funeral will be held on December 15, 2023 at the
First Congregation Church in Grand Junction at 11:00 am.
The family asks in lieu of flowers that donations be made to
HopeWest in Grand Junction. A Celebration of Life will be
held at a later date to be announced.
