Ruth Wilma Westberg

Ruth W. Westberg, age 86, of Toledo, passed away Friday, April 9th, 2010 at her home, surrounded by her loving family. She was born April 22nd, 1923 to Walter and Marie Dinse in Cleveland, Ohio. Ruth was a longtime member of Heritage Baptist Church and was very active with their "Young at Heart" group. She enjoyed rose gardening and embroidery. She loved to bake apple pies and potato pancakes for all to enjoy. Ruth was also an animal lover, caring for many cats and dogs over the years. Most importantly Ruth was a devoted mother, grandmother and friend cherishing the time she was able to spend with her family and friends. Her giving heart will be missed.

In addition to her parents, Ruth was preceded in death by her devoted husband, James Victor Westberg, Sr.; daughter, Jane Ruth; 2 brothers and 1 sister. She is survived by her children, Bruce; Nancy (Dan) Antanaitis; June Kittle and James Victor; 8 grandchildren and 4 great grandchildren.

The family will receive guests Saturday, April 24th, 2010 at Heritage Baptist Church, 5542 Lewis Avenue for a Memorial Service beginning at 11 a.m. Officiating will be Pastor Dan Ellis.

Those wishing to make Memorial Contributions are asked to consider the Toledo Humane Society.

I have found a friend in Jesus,
He's everything to me,
He's the fairest of ten thousand to my soul;
He's the lily of the valley
In Him alone I see
All I need to cleanse and make me fully whole.
In sorrow He's my comfort,
In trouble He's my stay,
He tells me every care on Him to roll.
He's the lily of the valley,
The bright and morning star,
He's the fairest of ten thousand to my soul.

He will never, never leave me,
Nor yet forsake me here,
While I live by faith and do His blessed will;
A wall of fire about me,
I've nothing now to fear,
With His manna He my hungry soul shall fill.
Then sweeping up to glory to see His blessed face,
Where rivers of delight shall ever roll.
He's the lily of the valley,
The bright and morning star,
He's the fairest of ten thousand to my soul.

Taken From "The Lily Of The Valley"
(I Have Found a Friend in Jesus)