Ruth Evelyn Benjamin, age 99 of Miles City, passed away peacefully at the TLC Personal Care Home in Miles City.
Ruth was born on April 9, 1919 in Ekalaka, she was the daughter of John Frederick and Sarah Bell (Powell) Johnson. She attended grade schools in Ekalaka and graduated from Carter County High School. Following school, she helped her parents out on the family place until she met Wesley James “Jim” Benjamin. Jim and Ruth were married in 1941 in Baker, MT. Over the years, they were employed on different ranches in the Ekalaka and Broadus area. Together they bought a place on Moon Creek in 1956 where they lived for the past 60 years and still in the family to this day. They also raced thoroughbred horses from California to Pennsylvania, Canada and Montana.
Ruth is survived by her two sons: Ben and Tom both of Terry, MT; two daughters: Mary Ruth Derenburger of Miles City and Debbie Stevens of Lewistown; 13 grandchildren, numerous great grandchildren and 4 great great grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband Jim; son Arnold Benjamin, her parents John and Sarah; and her siblings: Mabel Myers, Della Crawford, Fred Johnson, Violet Sterns, Gladys Cummings, Joy Rave and two infant siblings.
Visitation will be held on Thursday, January 17, 2019 with the family receiving friends from 4:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. at Stevenson & Sons Funeral Home in Miles City. Funeral services will be held at 10:00 a.m. on Friday, January 18, 2019 at Stevenson & Sons Funeral Home in Miles City. Interment will follow in the family plot at the Beaver Lodge Cemetery in Ekalaka, MT. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be directed to the Carter County Museum, 306 Main St. Ekalaka, MT 59324. Condolences may be sent to the family by visiting: www.stevensonandsons.com.
Service Schedule
Family to Receive Friends
4:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m.
Thursday January 17, 2019
Stevenson & Sons Funeral Home
1717 Main Street
Miles City, Montana 59301
Funeral Service
10:00 a.m.
Friday January 18, 2019
Stevenson & Sons Funeral Home
1717 Main Street
Miles City, Montana 59301
Service Schedule
Family to Receive Friends
4:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m.
Thursday January 17, 2019
Stevenson & Sons Funeral Home
1717 Main Street
Miles City, Montana 59301
Funeral Service
10:00 a.m.
Friday January 18, 2019
Stevenson & Sons Funeral Home
1717 Main Street
Miles City, Montana 59301
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Barb Holdridge says
My condolences on the loss of a very loveable and spunky woman. It was an honor to have gotten to know and take care of Ruth while I was working at TLC. Some of the stories she would tell while showing me pictures of her family were amazing. She will be dearly missed.
Mary Beth Kibler says
We were just talking about Ruth and that she was the last of the original Moon Creek CommunIty that was such an influence on our lives. She definitely was strong, spunky, kind and generous. She was a hard worker, never gossiped, and gave everyone the benefit of doubt…never complained when things were tough… just held her head high and kept on going. Heaven is now complete for our Moon Creek parents and I wonder if they will celebrate with a picnic like they did when we were kids! RIP Ruth.
Tom and Kathy Strub says
Mary and all the family know how many people loved respected and enjoyed your mom. Loved when she’d come to horse races in later years and always liked when she’d come to our house. May God wrap you in his arms and may your precious memories bring you peace ❤️
Tom and Kathy Strub says
Mary and all the family know how many people loved respected and enjoyed your mom. Loved when she’d come to horse races in later years and always liked when she’d come to our house. May God wrap you in his arms and may your precious memories bring you peace ❤️
Ray & Rebecca Gookin says
So sorry for your loss Benjamin family and Derenberger family.
Rest In Peace Ruth.
Vonnie Shannon says
Ben and Tom and families.
Sending my sympathy.
Melva Curnan says
Benjamin family, So sorry to hear of your mothers passing. My thoughts and prayers to you and your families.
Jackie Armstrong says
I want to pass on our sympathy for your loss, Debbie. Mom has a long good life but still hard to say good bye.
Hugs
Jean ( Benjamin) Moch says
I liked and respected Ruth as long as I can remember back. She was a kind person always concerned about others. Growing up she was my second mother. I have lots of fond memories of her. ❤🏇
Ann Keller says
Our prayers are with you all as you mourn the loss of Grandma Ruth. Ann and John Keller
Kenny and Vicki Fortman says
So deeply sorry for your loss. What a wonderful lady to have raised such a kind and loving family. May the countless memories be with you always! Hugs to you all. Kenny, Vicki, Kyle, Erica Michael and always Amanda. 💓
Peggy Quinlan Certain says
With sympathy on your beloved loss.
Louise de Montigny says
Dear Marie and all the Benjamin family,
My condolences for your loss. Ruth was a little sparkler. I enjoyed our visits and her stories of her many adventures growing up at Ekalaka. She was such a kind, considerate person and she knew she had a wonderful family that would always “spoil” her a little. Her independent attitude, wit and humor were a lesson for us all. She would laugh and agree with me when I would tell her my father used to say “bet on those Benjamin horses”. I hope you have a great family gathering and celebation of Ruth’s life.
Darlene L Strobel says
Ben, Tom and families,
My sympathies to each of you in these difficult times. May God give you strength and understanding.