Golden Valley, MN - Ruth Ann died peacefully on Friday, November 14, 2025 surrounded by her loving family. She lived an amazing 97 years thanks to her passion for painting needlepoint canvas which gave her purpose and earned her praise. Her grace and compassion made her a friend to all who knew her. A lifelong animal lover, Rudy always had lucky dogs and cats by her side. And fortunately, her mind was sharp to the end. She will be greatly missed by her children, grandchildren and great grandchildren. A celebration of her life will be scheduled at some time in the future. In lieu of flowers, make a donation to your favorite animal shelter as she continued to do until the very end.