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Ruby Virginia Appelman, 73 passed away peacefully on March 21, 2004. Ruby was born April 17, 1930 in Majorsville, West Virginia. She has been a resident of Albuquerque since 1970 where her love and passion for family, friends and life showed levels of greatness. She is survived by her two sons, Wayne Scott Appelman and his wife, Elizabeth and Jonathon Guy Appelman and his wife, Michelle, all of Albuquerque. Scott and Liz own Rainbow Ryders Hot Air Balloon Company in Albuquerque, and Guy is the Executive Director for the New Mexico Independent Automobile Dealers Association, and Michelle is a designer for Compa Industries, a contractor to Sandia National Labs. Ruby was a heaven sent Grandmother to James Ryan and Nicole Theresa Appelman. She was a loving sister to her siblings, Ray Gittings and his wife Joyce, and Norma Kraft and her husband, Bud, Betty Greta, deceased, Nancy Gittings, deceased, Marcella Gittings, deceased, Alley Gittings, deceased. Her Mother, Hazel Gittings and Father, Guy Gittings, would be overrun with pride of her devotion to family. She lived to make her family and friends smile. Ruby was elected to the NM State Legislature for three terms from 1975 to 1980. She served the people of District 20 and the citizens of New Mexico on numerous committees including; education and voters and elections. Ruby was appointed to serve on the National Education Committee in Washington D.C. In addition to her love for politics, she was an active and productive businesswoman working in the construction industry with her family at Academy Plumbing of Albuquerque in the 1970's. She then worked in Real Estate doing sales and property management of commercial buildings and apartments for the past two decades both in California and New Mexico. Her passion for the political arena and involvement in the community of New Mexico knew no limits. She was active and happy until her untimely death. Ruby's zest for life will be missed, but never forgotten. She lived a rich and fulfilling life and was an inspiration for all to enjoy and to aspire to. For this reason the family is setting up a Memorial Scholarship Fund for New Mexico Girls State. New Mexico Girls State is a practical application of Americanism, God and Country, and good citizenship, designed to educate the youth of New Mexico in the duties, privileges, rights, and responsibilities of true American Citizenship; and to inspire and instill a deep sense of personal responsibility and obligation that citizenship entails. The Appelman Family would like to thank the staff of the Heart Hospital of Albuquerque for their compassion and professionalism. Services will be held at 10:00 a.m. Thursday, March 25, 2004 in the Palm Chapel. Arrangements are in the care of: Strong Thorne Mortuary, 1100 Coal SE, Alb. NM 87106, 505-842-8800 There will be an open house following the services at 11520 San Bernardino NE. All are welcome to celebrate the life of a beautiful lady. In lieu of flowers donation are being made to the Ruby V. Appelman Memorial Fund at First State Bank NM.
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