Ruth LaVina Bahr

November 25, 1924 - June 29, 2014

Ruth LaVina Bahr passed away peacefully at home June 29, 2014 in Kearns, Utah at the age of 89 Ruth was born November 25, 1924 in Provo, Utah the daughter of John Brailsford Jr. and Laura Maud Hatfield. She grew up in Mapleton and also attended school there. She married Sterling Otto Bahr July 13th 1949. They raised eight children. She enjoyed attending church. Ruth always stayed active throughout her life, walking and going to the pool. She also loved spending time with her family. Ruth is survived by two daughters, Nancy (Lonnie) Bird and Pat Bell; five sons Len Bahr, Rob (Sherri) Bahr, Tom (Rose) Bahr, Richard (Ramona) Bahr & James (Teresa) Bahr; 12 grandchildren & 8 great grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband Sterling, one daughter Judy Ann, & two daughters-in-law. Cathy and Sue, also her siblings. Celebration of life will be held Wednesday July 2nd, from 5:00 to 6:30 p.m. at the Calvary Chapel 460 W Century Drive Salt Lake City, Utah. Graveside services will be held 11:00 a.m. Thursday July 3rd at the Salem City Cemetery.