Ruth Gleeson
OBITUARY
Ruth Gleeson peacefully passed away in her home on February 9, held by loved ones. Born in Britton, South Dakota, she moved out West at 18 years old. Living in Seattle, one fateful night she attended a U.S.O. dance and met James T. Gleeson of San Francisco. The two hit it off, and began a steady correspondence during his service in WWII. In 1947, they were married in San Francisco at St. Paul’s Church and began a long, loving and fun life together. Always a classy lady, she was a dedicated wife, mother, aunt and grandmother and created a comforting and beautiful home for her family. A striking beauty with a sharp wit, Ruth was very athletic and a skilled golfer, scoring two hole-in-ones during tournament play. She was strong and graceful, sensible and charming, competitive and gracious, always wearing a radiant smile. She is preceded in death by her daughter, Gayle, son, Timothy, and husband J.T. Survivors include son, James, 4 grandchildren, 4 great-grandchildren, and one great great grandson. May her grace and dignity continue to ripple through the many lives she touched.