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Gladys Ruth Bewley, 79, a resident of Albuquerque since 1959, passed away Thursday, February 19, 2004. Ruthie was born January 19, 1925 the daughter of George and Hannah Litke in Hutchinson, KS. She is survived by her husband of 59 years, Royce Bewley of Albuquerque; sons, Jim Bewley and Anne of Albuquerque, and Steve Bewley and wife, Phyllis of Ruidoso; grandchildren, Eric Bewley and wife, Stacy, Brooke Baldwin and husband, Jesse; Joey Bewley and wife, Jenny, and Kristen Bewley; great-grandchildren, Tryston, Dawson, and Faith; Carol Bewley, mother of Eric and Brooke; sister-in-law, Treva Hill and husband, Dale; six nieces and nephews, spouses and families; and many other family members and friends. She was preceded in death by her parents; sister, Edyth and husband, Rodney Williams; brother-in-law, Troy Bewley and parents-in-law, Winton and Delma Bewley. Ruthie was a Sears employee for 30 years and was working in the catalogue department when she retired in 1990. She loved to go whether it was just taking a drive or camping with her family or retreating to the cabin in Cripple Creek, CO. She and her husband are members of the roadrunner RV group, FMCA, and previously were with the road Riders Association Gold Wing motorcycle club. They previously belonged to the Roadrunners Square Dance Club. She has been a member of Hoffmantown Church since arriving in Albuquerque and sang in the choir for many years. Services will be held Saturday, February 21, 2004, 2:00 p.m., at French Mortuary, Lomas Blvd. Chapel, with Pastor Ken Moore officiating. Entombment will follow at Chester T. French Memorial Mausoleum, Sunset Memorial Park, 924 Menaul NE. Honorary pallbearers will be Bill Brooks, Joe Shelby, Kyle Williams, Bernard Brown, Emerson Lloyd, and Robert Randall. Friends may visit French Mortuary, Friday, February 20, 2004, 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Hoffmantown Church, 8888 Harper Dr. NE, 87111. French Mortuary 10500 Lomas Blvd. NE 275-3500
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