Ruth Catherine Troudt
November 14, 1942 ~ April 10, 2017
Ruth Catherine Troudt
Ruth Catherine Troudt was called home to be with our Lord and Savior on the evening of April 10, 2017 after a long struggle with MSA. She passed away peacefully with her daughter Teresa holding her hands in prayer. She had just heard from her other two children, Doug and Sherry, moments before.
Ruthie was born on November 14, 1942 in Holly, Colorado to the parents of Anthony J Kaus and Lillie M Hardnock. She is survived by siblings Jim (Pat) Kaus, Shirley (Gerry) Zavodney, Mili (John) Myskiw, Agnes (Gary) Adams, John (Dorothy) Kaus, Dennis Kaus, Helen (David) Abbey and was preceded in death by her brother Bob Kaus and sister Rose Sanford.
Ruthie grew up in Weldona, Colorado very poor but rich in love. She was brought up in the Catholic faith and that was something that remained with her throughout her entire life. Growing up in a small house with nine brothers and sisters was tight quarters but they filled many of nights with laughter and music. Ruthie had a special relationship with each and every one of her siblings. She was a favorite by many.
After high school Ruthie moved to Denver, where she lived with her sister Shirley and brother-in-law, while she attended cosmetology school. She graduated in 1961 and started working at LaFemme in Cherry Creek for several years. During this time she fell in love with Richard (Dick) Troudt and they were married on April 20, 1963. They then bought a house in the Observatory Park neighborhood and they made it their home for 47 years. They had three children, Doug Troudt, Sheryl (Joe) Flores and Teresa (Aaron) Collier. She had a step-granddaughter, Jennifer Lively, whom she loved very much, and another grandaughter, Isabella Flores who was her pride and joy! She was able to babysit Bella the first of year of her life and that brought her so much happiness and love!
Ruthie held many jobs throughout her life, but she worked at Gails Hair Gallery in Littleton for 25 years. She also volunteered and went to Amity Assisted Living once a week for many years to do the hair of so many seniors who could not get out much. Here she became very close to her "adoptive" mom, Ruth Price, who always had a special place in her heart. She also took care of her Dad for the last 15+ years of his life. She visited him weekly and did all of his shopping and housekeeping for him. She was a very loving and faithful daughter to him.
She worked so hard for many years and was so strong. However she didnt spent her paycheck on herself. Her main purpose to work as hard as she did was to send her children to Parochial School. Ruthie was a very spiritual woman and a very faithful and loving servant to our Lord. She spent several years dedicating herself to the Lazarus group at Most Precious Blood Catholic Church, where she was a parishioner for nearly 50 years. She also spend a few years with the Renew group at MPB as well. She started every single day of her life praying and reading scripture. She was a true follower of Christ and this was evident by all who knew her. She loved and gave so much throughout her life. She was the one many of her family and friends turned to in times of need and spiritual guidance. And she never turned anyone away. She opened her home to so many and without hesitation. To know her was a true honor.
Although she gave to so many, she gave the most to her children and her husband. She provided them with everything they ever needed and usually wanted. She taught them how to love, how to forgive, how to give back, how to pray, how to grow in Faith and how to respect life in all forms.
She was also an amazing cook. She cooked dinner for her family every single night of her life until she became ill. Even after her children were grown, she still cooked every night for her husband. She was a very faithful wife. She hosted so many holiday dinners and made everything from scratch. She was especially known for her amazing cabbage pockets, homemade sauerkraut, pumpkin pie and zucchini bread.
Ruthie suffered most of her life with osteoporosis, degenerative disc disease and spinal stenosis, but she never complained about it. Ever! She was diagnosed with MSA, multi system atrophy, in 2013. This disease took a toll on her greatly. She lost the ability to walk and move most all parts of her body. She endured so much pain and suffering. It was heartbreaking for all who loved her so dearly. But again she never cried out, why me. She humbly carried her cross.
She had several visitors during these trying times but no one more than her devoted and loving sisters, Shirley and Helen, who came and helped her, prayed with her, fed her, clothed her, etc every single week. They were both able to spend a few hours with her on her last day as well. Her children were also very loyal to their amazingly strong mother and were with her through it all. And by the grace of God she was able to pass away peacefully after so many incredibly hard years of suffering. All who know and love her, have no doubt she went straight to heaven, where she can now sing and dance with Jesus. And she is reunited with her husband and so many other dear loved ones.
Ruthie was a wonderful and selfless Mother, Wife, Sister, Aunt, Friend and a proud and ever-loving Grandma. She will be missed by so many, but especially by her children and her granddaughter Isabella. A special thanks to the employees at Juniper Village where Ruthie lived the last two years of her life. And to the nurses and all the employees at Divine Mercy Hospice who also took such good and gentle care of her during her last years of life. Ruthie was by far one of the strongest, sweetest, most caring, generous, spiritual, loyal persons we have all known. She will be dearly missed. Rest in Jesus' ever lasting peace my beautiful Momma and friend. Save a place for me. Now you have your Angel Wings! We love you always [❤] [❤] [❤]
God's Garden
God looked around his garden
And found an empty place.
He then looked down upon the earth,
And saw your tired face.
He put His arms around you
And lifted you to rest.
God’s garden must be beautiful,
He always takes the best.
He knew that you were suffering,
He knew that you were in pain.
He knew that you would never
Get well on earth again.
He saw the road was getting rough
And the hills were hard to climb.
So He closed your weary eyelids
And whispered “Peace be thine.”
It broke our hearts to lose you
But you did not go alone…
For part of us went with you
The day God called you home.
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A true angle has been called to heaven. She will be sorely missed hear on earth. But now she is home with Dick in a heavenly garden.
Aunt Ruthie, I will forever remember your love, conversations, words of encouragement, generosity, and wonderful memories. I will always remember your welcome greetings, and humor. You were truly an example of what Jesus taught us and always full of abundant love for others.
With absolute confidence and certainty, I believe you are somewhere withing the many dwellings within our father's house! I will miss you and someday hope to see you again!
-Love always, Chris
Ruthie was a wonderful sister to me. She did so many kindnesses for Dorothy and I throughout the years, that there isn't enough space in this box to list them all. Just a couple examples: When I was 16, Ruthie bought a brand new Chevelle with a fast 327 CID engine, four speed standard transmission. She came home one weekend for a visit, she tossed me the keys to her BRAND NEW hot car and told me to have a fun evening!!!! How many people reading this would do that for their little brother? When Dorothy and I were married, Ruthie & Dick let us stay with them until we could save up enough money to get an apartment of our own! I could go on and on!!!! I love you Ruthie and I'll miss you so much, but at the same time, I'm comforted by knowing that you reached your final goal…..to be with Jesus forever!! Love, John
Ruthie was like a sister and best friend. The loss I feel is so great but I know you are now in God's hands in heaven, which is what we all live for. I love you.
Ruthie was my sister, my friend, and sometimes a Mother to me. What I will remember most about her is the love she showed to everyone. She had a “Mother Teresa” quality about her. What I mean by that is, she would give you her full, undivided attention. She would make you feel like whatever you had to say was important and you were important. I don't think there is a single sibling that she didn't help at one time or another. She would always open her home and her heart to help each and every one of us. And then of course, there were all the haircuts and perms she would give my family and never let us pay for any of it. I have to say, she gave the best haircuts of any stylist I have ever gone to. She was a master at her trade. The last 3 years of her life I had the privilege and honor to be with her every week to give back to her some of the love and assistance she gave me throughout the years. And I mean that from the bottom of my heart, it was a privilege and honor to assist her in the things she could no longer do for herself. I will miss her so much but I also have peace knowing she is no longer struggling and is now at home with Jesus. We have lost a beautiful soul but Heaven has gained a Saint.
Ruthie was my sister, my friend, and sometimes a Mother to me. What I will remember most about her is the love she showed to everyone. She had a “Mother Teresa” quality about her. What I mean by that is, she would give you her full, undivided attention. She would make you feel like whatever you had to say was important and you were important. I don't think there is a single sibling that she didn't help at one time or another. She would always open her home and her heart to help each and every one of us. And then of course, there were all the haircuts and perms she would give my family and never let us pay for any of it. I have to say, she gave the best haircuts of any stylist I have ever gone to. She was a master at her trade. The last 3 years of her life I had the privilege and honor to be with her every week to give back to her some of the love and assistance she gave me throughout the years. And I mean that from the bottom of my heart, it was a privilege and honor to assist her in the things she could no longer do for herself. I will miss her so much but I also have peace knowing she is no longer struggling and is now at home with Jesus. We have lost a beautiful soul but Heaven has gained a Saint.
My dearest sister, Ruthie. I am so very proud of Doug, Sherry and Teresa and their spouses at how well they each were in control to make this one of the most beautiful services; both last night as Teresa got up to speak about you and Sherry giving her message at Mass today. I know your spirit has been in contact with each one of them that gave them the strength and courage and I know you are even more proud of them than I am as their adopted second momma. Thank you for your beautiful friendship and love all these years in so many ways. It has been so very hard the past three years watching what you had endured but now your suffering has ended and you have won the race and received your crown. I will always love you and may you find much happiness and peace with our Lord until we meet again. Shirl
As we laid you down to rest today, you were joined with Daddy on what would have been the two of yours 54th wedding anniversary! Thank you for all that you taught me about love, forgiveness, and trust. It was,a beautiful service today, as well as the rosary said in your honor and your Memorial Mass earlier this week. So many people loved you Momma. And we are all going to miss you so much. But I hope you were proud of your service. And I hope you are dancing and singing with Daddy! Enjoy paradise Momma! I know you will always be with me. I love you so much ❤😇
Momma Troudt,
We buried you today. You were reunited with your husband on your 54th wedding anniversary, in the peaceful hills of Fort Logan cemetery. It is there that you will now forever lay. It is raining outside now and rather cool, as if the weather wished to capture our sorrowful feelings of losing you. Tears have fallen, sobs have been wailed. More will follow as time will sure tell.
But, today, such emotions are not for you to bear. You had your share and were released from them when you made your final farewell. Great comfort comes to us in that. After a full life, and the immense suffering of your final years, the grace of your passing and heavenly reunion is not that which makes us sad. Quite opposite, for that we are glad.
Many of our tears are thankful for your release of earthly pain. Some though are selfish as our loss is heaven's gain. You brought about a love to all of us that was too precious for a price, but generously you left it with us as we prayed, cried, and watched your spirit rise.
Your death is not a burden, rather a reminder of such a great life. You prayed for us, fed us, comforted us, cleaned us, held us, taught us, loved us for many a day and night. Humbly you helped form us with the spirit of Christ's hand, nurturing our belief so we would be able to one day understand.
For we truly know that your departure is just that of a physical presence. Your true life is now just beginning, your words and actions below guiding us in the ways favored by the heavens. Selflessness, love, and kindness was your gift to us all. Now it is our turn to emulate these attributes, to honor your legacy, and cherish your virtue.
I want to thank you for sharing your life and family with me. My wife is the star on a beautiful tree of blessed relationships I inherited from you and Dick. So many wonderful memories and remarkable loved ones I was gifted with they day I fell in love with her. Momma Troudt, you are the sun shinning light on her and the whole family. We miss you so much but are so thankful for God's gift of your life and his blessing to us of putting you in ours. In time we will all join you, but until then we shall enjoy the enrichment of our lives provided by you! Praise Jesus and his wondrous love! I love you Momma Troudt. Enjoy your well deserved peace.