Ruth B Bowdidge

Ruth Boyce Bowdidge passed away July 29, 2015 in Bountiful, Utah from the effects of dementia.  She was born in Salt Lake City, September 18, 1928 to E. Veryl Boyce and Lillian Smith Boyce.  She was raised in the Holladay area and had many fun stories about her life on a dairy farm.  She married E. Arthur Higgins in 1948, later divorced. Married E. Bruce Bowdidge in 1968. Ruth was a very devoted wife to Bruce until his passing in 2011.   She loved to travel and play golf.  Gardening was her passion and her artisic talent was expressed through her beautiful flower beds and yard.  Her children, grandchildren, and great grandchildren were a great source of joy.  Ruth was very proud of her heritage and the fact that she was a great granddaughter of Joseph F. Smith.
Ruth is survived by her sister Irene (Noel) Bolliger, children; Eileen Cahoon, George (Laura) Higgins, Joan Walker,  grandchildren and great grandchildren. Step children; Skip Bowdidge, Sandy Smith. Preceded in death by her daughter Clare Dahlquist.
The family wants to thank her neighbors who so kindly watched over her, and the staff at Heritage Place who took care of her in her final years.  
Graveside services will be held at 11:00 am, Monday, August 3, 2015 at the Centerville City Cemetery, 650 E 400 S. Friends and family may call Sunday evening from 6:00 – 7:30 pm at Russon Brothers Mortuary, 295 North Main, Bountiful.