Ruby Matt

Ruby Mary Matt, age 81, of Des Moines formerly of Garnavillo, IA, died Friday, March 4, 2016, at Mercy Medical Center West Lakes in West Des Moines, IA. She was born on December 30, 1934, in Springdale Arkansas, the daughter of Victor and Flossie (Toy) Barron. Ruby received her early education in Springdale Arkansas and later graduated from the McGuinness Catholic High School in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. Ruby furthered her education at St. Marys College in Leavenworth, Kansas and finalized her education after receiving her nursing degree from Providence Hospital Nursing School in Kansas City, Kansas. Ruby was a skilled cook who enjoyed reading and family gatherings. She filled her life with kindness and prayer and good actions especially over her 37 years as a registered nurse at the Central Community Hospital in Elkader. She was most proud of her six children whom she raised with her loving husband Melvin. Ruby is survived by her husband of over 58 years Melvin; six children, Barbara (Paul) Baeuchle of Leavenworth, KS, Ed (Jackie) Matt of West Des Moines, IA, Elaine (Brad) Schaffner of Northfield, MN, Denise (Michael) Nash of Indianapolis, IN, Dan Matt of Wichita Falls, TX & Sharon (Chris) Matt Atkins of Metuchen, NJ; nine grandchildren and two great grandchildren; two sisters, Dorothy Willis of Port Charlotte, FL & Betty (Walter) Tabary of Destrehan, LA and many other relatives and friends. She was preceded in death by her parents; three brothers. Arlie, Homer & J.D. Barron. In lieu of flowers and all styles of sympathy, the family has requested memorials and you make designate those memorials to the American Cancer Society. Cards for the Matt family can be mailed to 4708 Stonebridge Rd, West Des Moines, IA 50265.Visitation: Sunday March 6, 2016, from 5:00 - 8:00 P.M. at the Tuecke-Allyn Funeral Home Garnavillo, IowaFuneral: Monday March 7, 2016, at 11:00 A.M. at St. Joseph's Catholic Church in Garnavillo, IowaInterment: St. Joseph's Catholic Cemetery Garnavillo, Iowa Service Information A service summary is not available