Bill Ruth & Susan Mahlstedt
Photo taken July 2002
Dear Friends, Bill Ruth died this past Sunday. Earlier this year he had been diagnosed with
colon cancer. He had surgery this fall and had been in the hospital with
pneumonia a few days before his death. I can see his smile and remember his
wonderful sense of humor. It is a great loss to our community, he will be
missed. My heart goes out to Susan. I imagine she will continue to do shows.
Please help her any way you can if you are near her at a show. --Linda Steinworth Nov. 21, 2006
Linda, Thank you for your post. We've lost so many fellow artists
this past year. Our immortality creeps up on us now and then.
Bill and Susan are in our thoughts along with all the others
who have passed.
Bill will be remembered for his amazing talent and great sense of humor.
The pin I have from them is a treasure. -- Pat Hecker
Kansas City, MO
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