Obituary of Ruth Stoddard

Born August 5, 1914 to the late John and Barbara (nee: Reichle) in Karrsville, NJ. Memberships: Ruth was an active member of the Abundant Life Community Church in Mansfield (formerly Mansfield Baptist Church). Survivors: Ruth was predeceased by her husband, Wayne in 2000. She will be missed by her close friends, Betty and Elwood Edwards. Also surviving her are many nieces and nephews. Services: Friends may call on Monday, March 3, 2008 at 10:00 at the Abundant Life Community Church (formerly Mansfield Baptist Church), 26 Cherry Tree Bend Rd., Port Murray. A funeral service will be celebrated at the church at 11:00 am, followed by interment in Port Murray Cemetery, Port Murray, NJ. Online condolences may be expressed at www.devoefuneral.com. Memorials: Mrs. Stoddard’s wishes were for that in lieu of flowers that memorial donations be made to the Abundant Life Community Church (formerly Mansfield Baptist), 26 Cherry Tree Bend Rd., Port Murray, NJ 07865. Tributes: -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Tribute from: Jeanie Post One last note of thanks my friend for being the faithful prayer worrior you where. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Tribute from: Mrs. Lori Fields TRUST ME WHEN LIFE SEEMS OUT OF CONTROL, TRUST ME, I AM IN CONTROL. WHEN THE WAITING SEEMS TOO LONG, TRUST ME, I AM IN SILENCE, WHEN THE PLAN HAS GONE ALL WRONG, TRUST ME, I AM WORKING OUT A HIGHER PLAN, WHEN YOU CAN'T SEE ME KEEPING MY PROMISES, TRUST ME, I AM FAITHFUL, WHEN THE BURDEN SEEMS TOO GREAT TO BEAR, TRUST ME, I AM ABLE TO BEAR IT FOR YOU, WHEN THE PAIN SEEMS TOO DEEP, TRUST ME I AM THE GREAT PHYSICIAN WHEN YOU WONDER IF i HEAR YOUR PRAYERS, TRUST ME, I AM ALWAYS LISTENING,WHEN IT MAKES ABSOLUTELY NO SENSE TRUST ME BECAUSE BECAUSE I AM -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- In memory of Ruth, I was priviledged to have know Wayne and Ruth during my attendance at the Port Murray Church. Wayne was a born ""greeter"" and Ruth's sweet presence enhanced my visits there. Sincerely, Alda Mattison --------------------------------------------------------------------------------