Born: Tuesday May-01-1928
Died: Tuesday Dec-19-2023
Funeral: Friday Dec-29-2023

Morrison Funeral Home
& Crematory
188 S. Hwy 24
Rupert, Idaho 83350
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Ruth J. Wyant Bailey age 95 passed away on December 19, 2023, at her residence in Paul, Idaho.

Ruth was born in Lebanon, Kansas in 1928 to John C. Jones and Velora T. Cherrington.  She was the third of four children.

In 1937, her family moved to Filer, Idaho.  During Ruth’s freshman year, the family moved to Twin Falls, Idaho.

In 1946, Ruth married Gerald (Jerry) E. Wyant Sr.  Jerry and Ruth settled in Burley, Idaho.  They were blessed with five children: Gerald (Jerry) Jr., Jeannette, George, Ronald, and Peggy.  After 28 years together, Jerry passed away in 1974.

In 1987, Ruth married Glenn A. Bailey.  Glenn passed away in 2011.

Ruth was employed by the Cassia Hospital Food Service Department.  She enjoyed cooking, entertaining family and friends, cake decorating, playing cards, crafts, ceramics and taking her grandchildren to her vacation home so they could experience the great outdoors.

Ruth had a friendly, outgoing personality that made people feel welcome in her home.

Ruth was preceded in death by her parents, her three siblings, her husbands, a son-in-law, William Behr and a daughter-in-law Betty Wyant.

She is survived by her five children, eight grandchildren, five great grandchildren and two great-great grandchildren whom she dearly loved.

In lieu of flowers donate to the donor’s choice.  We would like to thank Dr. Stewart Noth and Horizon Home Health and Hospice for their help. 

A viewing will be held at Morrison Funeral Home on Thursday December 28, 2023 from 5:00 - 6:00 located on 188 South Highway 24, Rupert, Idaho. The grave dedication will be done on Friday December 29th, 2023 at 3:00 p.m. at the Pleasant View Cemetery in Burley, Idaho.

Services are under the direction of Morrison Funeral Home and Crematory, 188 S. Hwy 24 Rupert Idaho.

Condolences:

Sorry for your loss. Ruthie was super good person. She will be missed dearly by all of us. But We will see her again. David Calderon & family

I was lucky enough to work with Ruth at the hospital while I was in high school. She was so kind and fun to work with. She had such a fun personality. Carol Wright Warr

My best memories of my grandma was the week or so every summer my parents would dump me off in Hailey, a pretty little mountain town. At the start I never wanted to go, and at the end I never wanted to leave. Playing cards, Connect 4, and other games became a highlight of my summer. I remember the dinner menu of Take it, or Leave it, and only trying to cheat at cards with grandma once, for justice was swift and terrible. Adam Wyant

My memory of my grandmother was how she made sure everyone was taken care of. She had the most caring heart. A saying "food is were the heart is" she did exactly as this. Going to Bellevue was very memorable as what Adam Wyant said prior. Our family was blessed! I know for myself I will not forget! Thank you Grandma for teaching me and loving me. I love you so much!...Charlotte Draper