In Memory Of
Ruthann Ward Govig
1948
2023
Ruthann Ward Govig
December 5, 1948 — November 18, 2023
With profound sadness we announce the passing of RuthAnn, our loving and devoted wife, mother, grandma, great grandma and friend to all whose lives she touched, on November 18, 2023.
She passed away peacefully at Cheyenne Regional Medical Hospital due to reoccurring medical conditions that was beyond her control.
RuthAnn was born on December 5, 1948 in Sacramento, California to now deceased Margaret Mary Johnston and Kenneth Shelby Ward.
RuthAnn’s life changed in August 1969 by peeking around the corner eyeing Ralph Govig at Beale AFB in the flight line cafeteria. That romance lead her to becoming a beautiful bride on December 5, 1969.
RuthAnn was an amazing wife, mother, grand/great-mother. She was very strong willed, compassionate, always took care of her family 1st and cared deeply. RuthAnn also wrote her own rules and never stopped believing what she thought was important.
RuthAnn was a homemaker and dabbled into almost any craft possible. Sewing her’s and her children’s clothes for school till we decided it wasn’t cool enough. In her earlier years she really enjoyed the,“Kings of the Road,” camping group ladies as they always were crafting, knitting, crocheting, quilting or painting something fun. Later in life she was able to spend time with her sister Judy. She cherished her time crafting and just being with her. She loved quilting and doing projects that might seem difficult to most.
She had a soft heart for animals and the Hallmark Channel. She loved her soap operas and spent evenings watching Wheel of Fortune and HGTV. We will miss her appled cheeks, bright eyes, iconic little laugh and the occasional goose that would surprise someone who would standing near her. Someone she knew of course! Also her amazing chocolate chip cookies and yummy chocolate cake frosting.
RuthAnn is survived by her husband Ralph L. Govig; daughters Wendy A. Govig and Nicole A. Fitzgerald (Chad); grandchildren Zachary N. Allen, Brianna R. Govig, Jessey M. Govig (Michelle) and Donavan T. Govig; brothers Shelby Kenneth Ward (Jeannie) and William Thomas Ward (Cindy); sisters Judy Lee Smith(Jr) and Nancy Thomson(Bob); plus 3 great grandchildren and her many nephews and nieces. All of these she loved greatly.
Although so sudden; We’ll rejoice your life knowing you are free of pain and suffering and being embraced by the arms of God.
No services at this time. The family will gather in the summer when it’s warmer.
She passed away peacefully at Cheyenne Regional Medical Hospital due to reoccurring medical conditions that was beyond her control.
RuthAnn was born on December 5, 1948 in Sacramento, California to now deceased Margaret Mary Johnston and Kenneth Shelby Ward.
RuthAnn’s life changed in August 1969 by peeking around the corner eyeing Ralph Govig at Beale AFB in the flight line cafeteria. That romance lead her to becoming a beautiful bride on December 5, 1969.
RuthAnn was an amazing wife, mother, grand/great-mother. She was very strong willed, compassionate, always took care of her family 1st and cared deeply. RuthAnn also wrote her own rules and never stopped believing what she thought was important.
RuthAnn was a homemaker and dabbled into almost any craft possible. Sewing her’s and her children’s clothes for school till we decided it wasn’t cool enough. In her earlier years she really enjoyed the,“Kings of the Road,” camping group ladies as they always were crafting, knitting, crocheting, quilting or painting something fun. Later in life she was able to spend time with her sister Judy. She cherished her time crafting and just being with her. She loved quilting and doing projects that might seem difficult to most.
She had a soft heart for animals and the Hallmark Channel. She loved her soap operas and spent evenings watching Wheel of Fortune and HGTV. We will miss her appled cheeks, bright eyes, iconic little laugh and the occasional goose that would surprise someone who would standing near her. Someone she knew of course! Also her amazing chocolate chip cookies and yummy chocolate cake frosting.
RuthAnn is survived by her husband Ralph L. Govig; daughters Wendy A. Govig and Nicole A. Fitzgerald (Chad); grandchildren Zachary N. Allen, Brianna R. Govig, Jessey M. Govig (Michelle) and Donavan T. Govig; brothers Shelby Kenneth Ward (Jeannie) and William Thomas Ward (Cindy); sisters Judy Lee Smith(Jr) and Nancy Thomson(Bob); plus 3 great grandchildren and her many nephews and nieces. All of these she loved greatly.
Although so sudden; We’ll rejoice your life knowing you are free of pain and suffering and being embraced by the arms of God.
No services at this time. The family will gather in the summer when it’s warmer.
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