Ruth H. Rymer

Ruth Hall Rymer of Orlando went to be with the Lord on November 1, 2020. Born November 13, 1934 in Jellico, Tn. Her family moved to Oak Ridge, Tn where she was the yearbook editor at Oak Ridge High School. After high School, she met the love of her life, Bob Rymer, while working as the soda fountain girl at Woodland Drugstore. They were married on October 2, 1954 and only two months to the day, Ruth had to see her new husband off as Bob was drafted to serve our country. During this time, Ruth was able to complete her nursing degree from Fort Sanders teaching hospital in association with the University of Tennessee. Upon Bob’s return from the service, they moved to Orlando, Florida to set roots and build their family. Ruth began her nursing career in Orlando by working with those in the ER at Orange Memorial Hospital, known today as Orlando Health. Her career progressed to serving as supervisor of nursing for half the hospital. As her nursing career grew so did her family, becoming the beloved mother of Lynn, Steve, and Barry. She saw a need to redirect her career for opportunities that would be better for raising her three children. She left the hospital to work for Dr. James Werba, OBGYN, and spent the last half of her career as nurse and office manager for Dr. Charles Noble, Dermatologist. Ruth was a faithful follower of Jesus Christ and invited Jesus into her heart as a young girl to be the Savior and Lord of her life. She lived Colossians 3:12 daily; “So, as those who have been chosen of God, holy and beloved, put on a heart of compassion, kindness, humility, gentleness and patience”. This had a life changing impact on those who knew her, especially her family, friends, and medical patients. Being a wife and mother was her pride and joy and she was the best. She believed in her family and showed us through her tireless work ethic that anything is possible if you put your heart into it. Through her life, she taught us so much. She was always concerned for people being treated unfairly and she loved to root and support the underdog. She taught us generosity, expressing her love with her giving heart. She taught us compassion, a life of relating to others and serving them to meet their needs. And she taught us love, the love of Christ, where our hearts were bent towards loving others more than ourselves. “Beyond all these things put on love, which is the perfect bond of unity”, Colossians 3:14. Ruth is survived by her family, who deeply loves each other through our unity in Christ. Her family includes her loving husband of 66 years, Robert (Bob) Rymer, her daughter F. Lynn Rymer, her sons Steven H. Rymer (Shannon) and Barry H. Rymer (Rhonda), all of Orlando, FL, nine grandchildren including Jessica Lynn of New York City, NY, Meagan Elizabeth of Orlando, Andrew Taylor (Emily Jane) of Greenville, South Carolina, Emily Grace (William) of Orlando, Joshua Steven (Jaclyn) of Winter Garden, Anna Kalindi of Orlando, Amanda Faith Riley (BJ) of Sumter, South Carolina, Elisabeth Joy of Orlando, and Sadie Olivia of Orlando, and a great granddaughter, Madelyn Marie of Greenville, South Carolina and a great grandson (Sumter, South Carolina) expected in April. The family would like to thank Vitas for the wonderful and loving hospice care they provided Ruth in her final weeks with us. The family will have a private celebration service with a few close friends. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made out to Shenandoah Baptist Church – Ruth Rymer Memorial Fund.

Ruth H. Rymer

November 13, 1934 - November 1, 2020