Ruth June Slade

ROCHESTER - Ruth J. Slade, 87, died Thursday, April 15, 2010 at Madonna Meadows in Rochester. Ruth was born in Virginia, MN on November 12, 1922 to Samuel and Violet (Martin) Slade. She graduated from the Methodist Kahler School of Nursing and from the University of Minnesota with a Bachelor of Science Degree in Public Health. Ruth was a public health nurse in Olmsted County and then worked at the Rochester State Hospital in the Education Department. She also was on the faculty for the Methodist Kahler School of Nursing. Prior to retirement, Ruth worked as a Nurse Epidemiologist in the Infectious Control Department at Rochester Methodist Hospital. She was a member of the Cadet Corp in WWII. Ruth enjoyed painting and all sports, especially golf, tennis and was a state champion for Virginia, MN in swimming in 1940. Ruth is survived by Dr. Kathy Konzen, of San Diego, CA, whom Ruth mentored and considered as a daughter; nieces and nephews, Sandra Maroste, of Virginia, Sam Slade, of Tucson, AZ, Susan (Mike) Thomas, of Richfield, MN, Sally Ruth Dixon, of Santa Clara, CA, Bonnie (Jerry) Zimmerman, of Cambridge, John (Sharon) Huyber, of Rochester, Nancy Slade Nelson, of Rochester, Steven (Cynthia) Huyber, of Rochester, Marcia Brooke, of St. Paul, Leonard (Jane) Slade, of Edina, MN, Judy (Kent) Netz, of Oregon, IL, Sherry (Frank) Anderson, of Pleasant Grove, UT, and Betty (Dean) Christensen, of Maple Grove, MN; 43 grand nieces and nephews and 60 great grand nieces and nephews.Ruth is preceded in death by her parents, two brothers and a sister.A Funeral Service will be held at 11:00 A.M. on Tuesday, April 20, 2010 at Ranfranz and Vine Funeral Home with Fr. Nick Mezacapa officiating. Visitation will be an hour prior to the service at the funeral home. Interment will be at Grandview Memorial Gardens.In lieu of flowers, memorials can be directed to Seasons Hospice, Madonna Meadows, or the American Cancer Society.