Ruby Ludwig Howell

Ruby Howell passed away on 14 February 2023 in Midvale, UT. She was reunited with her eternal companion on Valentine’s Day–the day when he would always give her a dozen roses! Ruby was born on 20 May 1940 in Milwaukee, Wisconsin to German immigrants William and Hildegard Ludwig. After a brief courtship, Ruby married Larry D. Howell in the Salt Lake Temple on 27 October 1959 and this city girl was introduced to country life! They later settled in Draper, UT and were married for 55 years prior to Larry’s passing. As a devout member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints, Ruby strove to follow the example of Jesus Christ. She dedicated her life to rearing their five children in the ways of truth and righteousness. Ruby taught and regularly reminded them that they are children of a loving Father in Heaven. She loved serving in the Church— especially as a teacher in the Relief Society where she always taught with color-coordinated posters, table decorations and matching outfits. She also loved to sing, play the piano, decorate her home, and teach etiquette to youth groups. Throughout her life, Ruby confronted and overcame fear with the help of the Lord. For example, she traveled with her husband to the Holy Land even though she feared flying. Later, she accepted a call to serve in the Church’s curriculum department organizing Church magazine articles by gospel topic (predecessor work to the current Gospel Library). This required her to overcome her fear of heights and elevator rides as she attended meetings in the towering Church Office Building. Ruby is survived by her five children: Scott (Lori), Spanish Fork, UT; Jennifer (Tim Asay), Draper, UT; Lance (Kathy), Holladay, UT; Karmel (Lloyd Newell), Alpine, UT; and Drake (Sharie), Cedar City, UT. She is also survived by her older sister Susan Allred and many grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Preceding her in death are Ruby’s husband Larry D. Howell, her parents William and Hildegard Ludwig, her older brother William and older sisters Gladys and Edith. A funeral will be held Saturday, February 25, 2023 at 11 am in the Midas Creek 2nd Ward meetinghouse located at 2812 West 11800 South in South Jordan, UT. A viewing will be held at 10 am – same day and location. Interment at the Lake Hills Cemetery. A special thanks to the members of the Midas Creek 2nd Ward for many years of compassionate service as well as the health professionals who cared for Ruby the past 18 months. Please share memories and condolences at www.serenityfhs.com.

Ruby Ludwig Howell

May 20, 1940 - February 14, 2023