Ruth (Ruthie) Alberta Dubowski, 75, of Olathe, passed away on February 5, 2024 at St. Luke's Hospice House peacefully with family by her side. She was born on November 28, 1948 to Peter and Ethel (Clark) Porta in Detroit, MI.
On August 20th,1977 she married David Michael Dubowski, and they made their home in the Detroit area for several years and then moved to Kansas.
Ruthie loved the Lord and enjoyed spending time reading her bible. She adored her grandchildren and loved having the title of Nana. She was married to the love of her life for over 46 years and had one daughter. Ruthie always enjoyed planning trips anywhere near the water. In her spare time, she enjoyed attending bible studies, crocheting, shopping and trying out new recipes.
Ruth is survived by her loving husband, David, her daughter, Gina Taylor, (spouse Earl Taylor) and grandchildren, Brett, Chase, Daija and Sammi.
Ruthie has many siblings and is survived by Elizabeth Callison, sister, Carol Mcglaughlin, sister, (spouse, James Mcglaughlin), David Porta, brother, (spouse, Judy Porta), Jonathan Porta, brother, (spouse, Debra Porta), Terry Porta, brother, (spouse, Cherie Porta), Sheila Currier, sister, and brother-in-law, Fred Wilson.
She was preceded in death by her parents Peter and Ethel Porta, and siblings Rebecca Wilson and Rena Porta, and brother-in-law, Donald Callison.
A Celebration of her Life is planned for February 15th at 10 a.m. at Westside Church of the Nazarene in Olathe, KS. The service will also be live streamed via the churches YouTube channel.
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