Ruth Elaine Morgan Newbold

PRESTON, IDAHO RUTH NEWBOLD

Ruth Elaine Morgan Newbold, 70, slipped peacefully into the waiting arms of her loving Heavenly Father on Saturday, May 2, 2009, at her daughter's home in North Logan, Utah, surrounded by her loving family. She was born on Dec. 27, 1938, the middle child of three and only daughter to George and Bernice Morgan.


Ruth was a loving wife and mother who enjoyed crocheting, genealogy and spending time with her family and grandchildren. She was a faithful and active member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, serving in many positions in her ward over the years. At the time of her death she was a Logan Temple worker and Webelos Scout Leader. She will be greatly missed in these positions.


Ruth is survived by her husband and eternal companion, Reo Morris Newbold, Jr., her children Lori (Hugh) Smith, Gerald Kellogg, Robert (Mary) Kellogg. She also has 10 grandchildren, and countless "adoptive" children and grandchildren as well. She is also survived by her youngest brother Ronald (Annie) Morgan, sister-in-law Ruth Morgan, and many nieces and nephews. She is preceded in death by her father and mother, and her brother Richard Morgan.


Funeral services will be held on Thursday, May 6, 2009, at 11:00 a.m. in the Preston South Stake Center, 55 E. 1st S., Preston, with Bishop Jason Travis conducting. Friends may call Wednesday from 6-8 p.m. at Webb Funeral Home, 109 E. Oneida, Preston, and Thursday from 9:30-10:30 a.m. at the stake center. Interment will be in the Whitney Idaho Cemetery. Memories and condolences may be shared with the family at www.webbmortuary.com