Obituary for
Ruby Carper
Ruby Carper, age 95 of New Carlisle, passed away Wednesday, March 16, 2016 at Vancrest of Belle Manor Nursing Home, New Carlisle. She was born in County Antrim, Northern Ireland on January 14, 1921 the daughter of Thomas & Elizabeth (Calderwood) Adair. Ruby retired from WPAFB in 1987 after 34 years of service. She loved to crochet and play the piano or organ in church.
She is survived by her sons Roy Carper of Dayton and Dennis and his wife Patricia Carper of New Carlisle, grandsons Brian Mathis and Mark Carper, great grandsons Michael and Jesse Mathis, and several nieces and nephews.
She was preceded in death by her parents, her husband of 56 years Royce Carper, a World War II Veteran, her daughter Ann Fee and several brothers and sisters. The Family would like to thank the nurses and staff at Belle Manor Nursing Home for their care and compassion during this difficult time.
A gathering of family and friends will be held on Monday, March 21, 2016 from 11:00 am – 1:00 pm at the BLESSING-ZERKLE FUNERAL HOME, 11900 N. Dixie Dr. Tipp City. A funeral service will be held on Monday at 1:00 pm at the funeral home. Burial will follow in Forest Hills Memorial Gardens, Tipp City. Condolences may be sent to the family at www.blessingfh.com.