Missouri Girls Town News and Events
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Ruth West, GFWC member, past Sixth District President and Missouri Girls Town Board Member from 1990-2008 recently passed away in Marshfield, Missouri. Her complete obituary follows. Ruth was an active GFWC member and an avid supporter of Missouri Girls Town. She will be greatly missed.
Ruth Corinne Turner Luce West, was born May 14, 1923 in Spur, Texas. She passed away at 10:30 a.m. Monday, August 1, 2011 in the Webco Manor, Marshfield, Missouri, at the age of 88 years, two months, and 17 days. She leaves us with many happy memories of a lifetime filled with love and laughter. Ruth had retired after 26 years of civil service as an industrial engineer at Cannon Air Force Base, Clovis, New Mexico, where she received numerous awards and commendations. She had served many years on the Missouri Girls Town Board of Directors; had enjoyed serving on the Webster Electric Foundation Board; and had been active in the Marshfield United Methodist Church. She was preceded in death by her parents, Raymond Roy (Buster) Turner and Irma Crawford Turner Luce; her step-father, Clarence E. Luce; her husband Earl West; and three granddaughters, Sydney and Leslie West, and Lindy Lidiak. Survivors include two daughters, Sandra S. West of Plano, TX, and Norma (and Leonard) Lidiak of El Paso, TX; one son Donald L. West (and Mary Lou Jannopoulos) of Pismo Beach, CA; four grandchildren, five great-grandchildren, eight great-great-grandchildren and one great-great-great-grandchild. At Ruth’s request, her body has been cremated and graveside services will be at 10:00 a.m. Tuesday, August 9, 2011 in the Marshfield Cemetery, under the direction of Fraker Funeral Home, Marshfield. The family suggests memorial contributions may be made to Missouri Girls Town, or the Marshfield United Methodist Church, in care of Fraker Funeral Home, P.O. Box 85, Marshfield, MO 65706 ;
State Tax Credits 50% state tax credits are now available to individuals, businesses and corporations making a contribution of $100 or more to Missouri Girls Town. If you are interested and would like more information please email Kathy at kbecker@mogirlstown.org or call 573-642-5345 ext. 11.
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Wish List for Girls Town Items

African American Hair Care Products
Shampoo & Conditioner
Ouchless (no metal) ponytailers
Hair Brushes, Combs & Picks
Body Wash
Boyshort or bikini cut underwear (sizes 5 – 9)
Socks (no show)
Champion Sport Bras Bras (all sizes)
Fun “Grab Bag” Rewards (lotions, CDs, sunglasses, nail polish etc…)
DVD Player
Large Laundry Baskets
Bath Towel Sets
Personal Hygiene Items
Alcohol Free Hand Sanitizer
Food Processor (Dining Hall)
Drawing Paper and Sketch Books (for Art class)