Ruth Bliss

Ruth Eleanor Bliss, 91, of Brady, passed away on April 14, 2010 at Gothenburg, NE.

She was born on October 21, 1918 to Fredrick and Sarah (West) Bliss at Gothenburg, NE. Ruth was raised on the family farm, homesteaded by her grandparents, south of Brady. Ruth lived most of her life at her home in Brady. She graduated from Brady High School and Kearney State Teachers College.

Ruth was a teacher in rural Brady schools and then taught at Brady Public school. She was a 3rd and 4th grade teacher and taught for 35 years cumulatively. Teaching and nurturing children was the most important part of her life. She enjoyed her garden, especially her roses. She was also an avid bird watcher.

Ruth is survived by her niece - Colleen May of Brady, NE; great-nephew - Cody (Deb) May of Brady, NE, great-niece - Crystal May of St. Joseph, MO, and great-nephew Colton May of Lincoln, NE; and great-great nephews, Michael and Mason May of Brady, NE.

She was preceded in death by her parents Fredrick and Sarah Bliss, sister, Ethel Lucile (O.A. "Doc") Haynes, sister, Gladys May and nephew, Michael May.