A resident of Carson City passed away peacefully in her home May 24, 2009. She was 92 years of age. Ruth was born April 21, 1917 to Walter and Beulah Stogsdill of Claremore, Okla.
Ruth is survived by her husband Cory Groenendal of 35 years; sister Irene Larson of Las Vegas and brother Earl Stogsdill of Oregon; sons Robert Swaisgood of California, Ronald Swaisgood of Washington and step-daughter Maria Smith of Reno, seven grandchildren, Brian, Gina, Nicole, John, Garrett, David, and Joel, and seven great-grandchildren and two great-great grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by her daughter Joyce Bates and great-grandson Christopher Rosky both of Carson City,
She enjoyed square dancing, sewing, cooking, traveling around the country and the presence of her family. She is deeply loved by her husband and family. She will be dearly missed.
FitzHenry's Funeral Home and Crematory is caring for arrangements.