Ruth Pile obituary: Ruth Pile's Obituary, Dove Topeka
In Memory Of
Ruth Ann Pile
1925 - 2021
In Memory Of
Ruth Ann Pile
1925 - 2021
Ruth Ann was born January 5, 1925 in Pueblo, Colorado to Sam E. and Louella (Hughes) Platz.
After attending schools in Colorado, Ruth Ann came to Topeka, Kansas in 1960. There, she graduated from Washburn University in Social Work (1967) and was employed by SRS as a social worker for 7 years. In 1976 she graduated in the first nursing class of Washburn University and then served as a school nurse for USD 501.
Ruth Ann was a member of Crestview United Methodist Church, the Topeka Chapter of DAR, AAUW and Philomathean.
Ruth Ann married John R. Pile on June 8, 1946. He preceded her in death in 2004.
Ruth Ann is survived by 3 children, Suzanne Pile Wilkerson (Gary) of Overland Park, KS, Samuel R. Pile (Connie) of Garden Valley, ID and Matthew K. Pile (Kathryne) of Tulsa, OK; 8 grandchildren and spouses, Casey Wilkerson (Audrey), Gabe Wilkerson (Crystal), Christie Pile Brodie (Brandon), Tim Pile (Hannah), Tom Pile (Ashley), Jack Pile (Raegan), Dan Pile (Emma) and Jim Pile (Kinsey); 10 great-grandchildren, Thomas and Natalie Brodie, Ryan and Stella Wilkerson, Layla and Aspen Wilkerson, Lincoln and Bradley Pile, Boston Pile, Layton Price and Tristen Pile.
A visitation will be held at 10:00 am on Saturday, May 22, 2021 at the Dove Cremations and Funerals - Southwest Chapel, 3700 SW Wanamaker Rd., Topeka, KS 66610.
A funeral ceremony will follow at 11:00 am at Dove Cremations and Funerals – Southwest Chapel.
Interment will take place after the services at Mount Hope Cemetery, 4700 SW 17th Street, Topeka, KS 66604.
Memorial contributions may be made to Lumicare Hospice, 220 NW R.D. Mize Rd., Blue Springs, MO 64014.
To leave a special message for the family online, visit www.DoveTopeka.com.
To leave a message of condolence for Ruth Ann’s family, or to share a special memory of Ruth Ann, click the Share Memories button above.
Ruth Ann was born January 5, 1925 in Pueblo, Colorado to Sam E. and Louella (Hughes) Platz.
After attending schools in Colorado, Ruth Ann came to Topeka, Kansas in 1960. There, she graduated from Washburn University in Social Work (1967) and was employed by SRS as a social worker for 7 years. In 1976 she graduated in the first nursing class of Washburn University and then served as a school nurse for USD 501.
Ruth Ann was a member of Crestview United Methodist Church, the Topeka Chapter of DAR, AAUW and Philomathean.
Ruth Ann married John R. Pile on June 8, 1946. He preceded her in death in 2004.
Ruth Ann is survived by 3 children, Suzanne Pile Wilkerson (Gary) of Overland Park, KS, Samuel R. Pile (Connie) of Garden Valley, ID and Matthew K. Pile (Kathryne) of Tulsa, OK; 8 grandchildren and spouses, Casey Wilkerson (Audrey), Gabe Wilkerson (Crystal), Christie Pile Brodie (Brandon), Tim Pile (Hannah), Tom Pile (Ashley), Jack Pile (Raegan), Dan Pile (Emma) and Jim Pile (Kinsey); 10 great-grandchildren, Thomas and Natalie Brodie, Ryan and Stella Wilkerson, Layla and Aspen Wilkerson, Lincoln and Bradley Pile, Boston Pile, Layton Price and Tristen Pile.
A visitation will be held at 10:00 am on Saturday, May 22, 2021 at the Dove Cremations and Funerals - Southwest Chapel, 3700 SW Wanamaker Rd., Topeka, KS 66610.
A funeral ceremony will follow at 11:00 am at Dove Cremations and Funerals – Southwest Chapel.
Interment will take place after the services at Mount Hope Cemetery, 4700 SW 17th Street, Topeka, KS 66604.
Memorial contributions may be made to Lumicare Hospice, 220 NW R.D. Mize Rd., Blue Springs, MO 64014.
To leave a special message for the family online, visit www.DoveTopeka.com.
To leave a message of condolence for Ruth Ann’s family, or to share a special memory of Ruth Ann, click the Share Memories button above.
Services & Gatherings
Visitation
Saturday, May 22, 2021 from 10:00am to 11:00am
Dove Cremations & Funerals - Southwest
3700 SW Wanamaker Rd
Topeka, KS 66610
Directions & Map
Service
Saturday, May 22, 2021 at 11:00am
Dove Cremations & Funerals - Southwest
3700 SW Wanamaker Rd
Topeka, KS 66610
Directions & Map
Interment
Mount Hope Cemetery
4700 SW 17th St, Topeka, KS 66604
Southwest Chapel (785-272-9797) is assisting the family
Southwest Chapel (785-272-9797) is assisting the family