Ruth Augustus Harr

Ruth Augustus Harr, 88 of Twin Falls passed away peacefully under hospice care Saturday, September 6, 2008 at her home. Ruth an only child was born November 22, 1919 to Izetta Clementine Caton Schneider and August Schneider in Fort Collins, Colorado. At the tender age of 6, Ruth moved to Eden, Idaho and graduated from Eden High School. She married Chet Wilhite in 1938 and divorced in 1944. On July 24, 1946 she married the love of her life, Gideon George Harr in Reno, Nevada with her Uncle Jim Caton in attendance. Ruth and Gid were avid round and square dancers, traveling far and wide teaching and dancing for over 50 years. Ruth loved her flower garden, fishing and her horses. Ruth worked for the dairy plant "Swift & Co" in Twin Falls from 1949-1983 and retired after 35 years as the head shipping clerk. She is survived by her devoted husband of 62 years, Gid; daughter, Jennette Wilhite Bedingfield and her husband Don; grandchildren, Donette Christina (Todd) Rushing and Daniel Craig (Pam) Bedingfield; great-grandson, Daniel Craig Bedingfield Jr. and many loving nieces and nephews. In lieu of flowers the family suggests donations to be made to the Boys and Girls Club of Twin Falls. A short memoriam will be held at 2:00 p.m. Thursday, September 11, 2008 at Parke's Magic Valley Funeral Home, 2551 Kimberly Road, Twin Falls.