Ruth M. Goodwin, 85, passed away on September 16th after a brief battle with cancer. She was surrounded by loved ones at the time she passed. Ruth was born on October 10, 1936, in Trenton, NJ to Clifford and Carrie Swift. Ruth resided in Panama City, FL with her husband the last 23 years. Ruth and Dave have known one another since childhood and were blessed to find each other again later in life. Ruth is survived by her husband, David W. Goodwin, her two sons, Gary Ege (Tammy), David Ege (Maryann), five stepchildren, 14 grandchildren, two great-grandchildren and a sister, Irene Halbruner. She finished her career as the office manager for Dr. Tim Smith. Ruth always cherished time with her family, she loved volunteering and giving back to her community. She was an avid reader, she enjoyed gardening, bird watching and knitting. Ruth was a natural hostess with the gift of making everyone feel at home, she will be missed by all. Funeral services will be held at Our Lady of the Rosary Catholic Church on Thursday, September 22, 2022 at 11:00 am (5622 Julie Drive, Panama City, FL). The family will receive visitors one hour prior to the service. Burial will be private. In lieu of flowers, the family is requesting donations in Ruth’s honor to Wounded Warrior Project, P.O. Box 758516, Topeka, Kansas 66675 or online @ www.woundedwarriorproject.org
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