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Ruth Brock Goldsworthy, also known as "Brock" and "Goldie," a longtime former resident of Albuquerque passed away in her sleep May 2, 2004 in Green Valley AZ. Born in Gallup, NM April 20, 1914, she grew up in Gamerco and attended the University of New Mexico from 1932-36 graduating with a BS in Elementary Education and Arts and Science. After teaching one year, she married Fred Goldsworthy, a civil engineer. His career led them to southern New Mexico and then to Washington state where their daughter, Patricia was born. Ruth maintained the family home while Fred worked on various dam sites and for ALCOA during WWII. In 1950, the family returned to Albuquerque and Ruth taught First Grade at Whittier Elementary School until 1977 when she retired. Throughout her adult life she was active in Alpha Delta Pi Sorority, Mortar Board Alums, the UNM Alumni Association, and in later years, AAER and NMAER (retired teachers), and many other activities including an antiques study group and an archaeology society in AZ. She moved to Green Valley AZ in 1997 to be closer to her daughter and son-in-law, Patricia (AKA Sylvia) and Phil Felix. She was preceded in death by her husband, Fred in 1974; her three brothers, Joseph, Porter, and Paul Brock; and her parents, Henry F. Brock and Ora P. Hester Brock. A Memorial Celebration of her life will be held at 2:00 p.m., Saturday, June 12, 2004 in the Bobo Room of Hodgin Hall on the UNM campus. Following the Memorial, her ashes will be scattered in the Sandia Mountains. Donations may be made in her name to the University of New Mexico or to your favorite charity.
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