Ruth E. McKenzie, 90, of Northwood, died June 29, 2011, at Lutheran Retirement Home, Northwood, Iowa. Memorial services will be held 10:30 a.m. Thursday, July 7, at Faith Lutheran Church, London, Minn., with Rev. Kent Otterman officiating. Burial will be in Deer Creek Valley Cemetery, London. Visitation will be one hour prior to services at the church.

Ruthie was born Jan. 30, 1921, in Virginia, Minn., to Duncan and Ethel (Wood) McKenzie. She married Russell McKenzie in November 1947; they spent most of their married life in Virginia. They lived in Taconite Harbor on Lake Superior’s North Shore for several years where Ruthie was active in the garden club and women’s Bible studies. In 1996, they moved to Austin, Minn., to be near Donnarae. Ruthie liked to garden and dig in the dirt. She had a special love for cats and dogs. At Christmas, she made cut-out butter cookies and meticulously decorated them. They were beautiful and delicious; family members always looked forward to these special cookies.

Ruthie cared very much for her Lord and spent time reading her Bible and studying God’s word. Her life is a testimony to Jesus’ mercy and grace.

She was preceded in death by her parents; husband, Russell; son, David and two sisters, Margory and Audrey.

Ruthie is survived by her daughter, Donnarae (Larry) Davis of Glenville, Minn.,, seven grandchildren; 21 great-grandchildren; two sisters, Lois Hawkinson of Hibbing, Minn., and Joan Pike of New York City, and nieces and nephews.

Memorials may be given to the Lutheran Retirement Home or Faith Lutheran Church, London, Minn.

Schroeder & Sites Funeral Home, Northwood is in charge of arrangements, (641) 324-1121.