Obituaries
Daniel Harvey "Jack" Abbott
Daniel Harvey "Jack" Abbott, 89, of Rileyville, died May 27, 2016, at his home. He was born on October 27, 1926, in Rileyville and was a son of late Daniel Sim and Edith Shenk Abbott. Mr. Abbott was a retired dairy farmer and lifelong resident of Rileyville. He was a member of Rileyville Baptist Church, serving as a deacon and Sunday school superintendent over the years. He was a lifelong member of the Rileyville Ruritan Club and held many offices in his earlier years. He served on the Board of Directors of the Shenandoah Mutual Fire Insurance Company for many years. Mr. Abbott was an avid horseman and continued his lifelong love of horses into his later years, continuing to ride in his 80s. |
Forrest Edward Eaton
Forrest Edward Eaton, 94, of Harrisonburg, passed away on Friday April 18, 2014 born on Nov. 21, 1919, in Broadway On June 16, 1956, he married the former Geraldine “Gerry” Ritchie Deavers, who survives. He joined Ruritans on 1/1/1957 - Just over 57 years |
George L. Wenger
George Logan Wenger, 83, passed away from this earth to his heavenly home on Aug. 14, 2013. He died at Willow Estates where he had been a patient for the last year. |
Melvin A. Miller
MELVIN A MILLER (4-18-1918 ---05-08-2013) (Cross Keys-Mill Creek Club) |
Charles N. Spitler, Jr.
Charles N Spitler, Jr (October 28th, 2012) Luray Club He was age 95 @ Death, over 50 yrs as a Ruritan, held all Offices in the Luray Club, and was 1972 Rockingham District Governor, as well as having been Zone 5 Governor. |
James L. Rhodes
James L. Rhodes was a Charter member of the Tenth Legion Mountain Valley Club. Jim passed away on September 27, 2012. |
Owen Housden
Member of Luray Ruritan Club, served as President 2 terms, Treasurer 10 terms, Secretary 6 terms, Director 5+ terms, Zone 5 Gov 2 Terms, attended 35+ Nat. Conventions, recipient of Club's "Ruritan of the Year" award, 45 years of Ruritan Membership Owen Housden.......Member of the Luray Club for over 45 years, President 2 terms, Sec 6 terms, Treas 10 terms, Director over 20 yrs, Zone Gov 2 terms, attended over 35 National Conventions, received his Club's "Ruritan of the Year"....was known as the "Gentleman from the Luray Ruritan Club"...wherever you saw "Owen", you saw his Bride, "Irma", who is a very active Ruritan herself |
Ralph Charles Foltz, Sr.
Ralph Charles Foltz Sr. died on October 13,2012.. He joined the Luray Ruritan Club in 1967.. He was a member for 49 years..he held every office in the club...... |
Edward W. "Bill" Parkins
Bill Parkins went home to be with the Lord on February 1, 2012, one day before his 62nd birthday. Bill was a dedicated member of the Ruritan organization since December, 1995. He joined the Rockingham Luncheon Ruritan Club as a charter member in August, 2008, where he served as a Director and Sargeant-at-Arms. Individuals who knew him could sense he was unique in a special way and benefited from his friendship. He will be missed by all. |
Gene Wagner
Gene Wagner - Passed away Nov. 1, 2011 at the age of 91. He joined Cross Keys - Mill Creek Ruritan Club in April, 1983. |