Ruth Ann Snodderley to turn 90

Ruth Ann Snodderley

Ruth Ann Snodderley, Clearmont, Missouri, will celebrate her 90th birthday on October 9, 2015. She was born on that date in 1925.

There will be a reception on Sunday, October 4, in her home in Clearmont for all family and friends.

Ruth Ann grew up in Elmo, Missouri, the daughter of Art & Bea Hamilton. She graduated as valedictorian from Elmo High School. She was employed in various positions through the years, including teaching in the Elmo Mt. Tabor School, working at the Merchandise Mart in Chicago, Ill., where she worked in the Division of Lost, Stolen & Destroyed War Bonds. She then worked at the Farmers & Merchants Bank in Elmo for many years.

In April, 1948, Ruth Ann married Darrell Snodderley. They were married for 52 years before he died in Jan., 2000. They farmed in the Elmo area until 1964 when they bought Snodderley Lumber Co. & moved to Clearmont. She continues to work at the lumberyard, with her duties now including working at her desk while great grandchildren help her.

Ruth Ann has four children: Juliane Hager (Tim), Centennial, Colo., Jeannine Gaa (Charlie), both deceased; Steve Snodderley (Judy), Elmo and Herb Snodderley (Brenda), Clearmont. She has 11 grandchildren (1 deceased) and 17 great grandchildren.

Anyone wanting to send cards should send them to 401 S. Pine St., Clearmont, Mo. 64431.