Ruth Elizabeth Anne Schaefer, age 69, of Moline, died Sunday, January 23, 2005 at Illini Restorative Care Center, Silvis.
Funeral services will be at 10:30 a.m. on Wednesday, January 26, 2005 at First Evangelical Free Church, Moline. Visitation will be from 4:00-7:00 p.m. on Tuesday at Esterdahl Mortuary, Ltd. 6601-38th Avenue, Moline. Burial is at Riverside Cemetery, Moline. Memorials may be made to First Evangelical Free Church or the National Federation of the Blind.
Ruth Anne was born on June 17, 1935 in Rockford, IL. the daughter of the Rev. A.A. and Rev. Amy Lee Henderlite Finders. She married Allen Schaefer on August 16, 1957 at the Ascension Chapel, Augustana College.
Ruth Anne was a well known music educator and soloist. She attended First Evangelical Free Church. She was very involved with the National Federation of the Blind and the Quad City Breast Cancer and Lymphodema Support Group.
SURVIVORS
Husband Allen Schaefer Moline
Brother W.L. Finders (May Bell) Olathe, KS
Online condolences may be expressed to Ruth Anne's family by visiting her obituary at www.esterdahlmortuary.com.