Ruth Lydia Ella BARRY

Ruth Lydia Ella Barry was born to her parents Meredith and Erna (Grau) Welker on June 6, 1943. She was baptized into God’s family on June 27, 1943 at Trinity Lutheran Church in Orchard Farm by Rev. Kuehnert. Lydia Grau and Ella Borgmann served as her sponsors. Ruth went on to confirm her faith in the triune God and the teachings of the Lutheran Church on April 14, 1957. Rev. Sylvester Toerne performed this rite On September 22, 1962 Ruth was married to David Barry at Trinity Lutheran Church by Rev. Edwin Schury. Dave and Ruth would have celebrated 56 years of marriage in September. Ruth was a proud Christian mother to Cindy (Greg) Wehmeyer of Black Walnut, MO; Barb Willbrand of St. Charles, MO; Susan (Terry) Weber of St. Charles, MO; and Shaun (Laurie) Barry of Fenton, MO. She was blessed with 11 grandchildren whom she adored: Kyle (Samantha) Wehmeyer, Hilary (Tanner) Eisenbath, Gwen Wehmeyer, Jenna (Brad) Westerfeld, Casey Willbrand, McKenna Willbrand, Dustin Weber, Lindsey Weber, Marina Barry, Isabella Barry, and Anthony Barry. Ruth was also blessed with three great-grandchildren: Blake & Ryan Westerfeld and Adelynn Wehmeyer. In addition to her husband, Ruth is survived by her children, an aunt, cousins and many friends. She was preceded in death by her parents. Ruth was a homemaker and life-long member of Trinity Lutheran Church. Her faith and love for her church led her to volunteer for numerous activities and positions. To name a few, she was a past president of the Trinity’s Ladies Circle, a custodian for Trinity Lutheran School, a leader in Trinity’s ’93 flood relief efforts, and a local board member for Lutheran Brotherhood. In her spare time, before Alzheimer’s Disease invaded her life 11 years ago, she loved to quilt and was a master seamstress having sewn all three of her daughter’s wedding dresses. She loved her cats and socializing with her friends. But her most cherished times were spent with her family who loved her so much. For these and all the Lord's blessings we give glory and praise and thanks and honor to God. Visitation will be held on Friday, August 10, 2018 from 9:30am-11am with a service to follow at Trinity Lutheran Church- Orchard Farms. A graveside service will be held at 2 P.M at Oak Grove Cemetery- St. Charles. In lieu of flowers, family and friends wishing to honor Ruth's memory may contribute to the Alzheimer’s Association Greater Missouri Chapter by visiting act.alz.org/donate

Ruth Lydia Ella BARRY

June 6, 1943 - August 7, 2018