Ruth lone Fristo, of Lee's Summit, MO, and formerly of North Platte and Dickens, NE, passed away January 17, 2024, in Lee's Summit, at the age of 94.
Ruth, the daughter of Horace and Marvel Lowe, was born at Alma, NE, on March 24, 1929. She grew up in Huntley, NE. After graduating from high school, Ruth earned her teaching certificate from the University of Nebraska and went on to teach in the elementary grades and later with special education.
On June 11, 1951, Ruth married Derald Evan Fristo in her hometown of Huntley. Since Evan was farming and ranching, the couple made their home on the ranch in Dickens in Lincoln County. They had four sons and weretogether for 69 years when Evan passed away.
When Ruth became a mother she stayed home with the boys. Then, when they were older, she went back to teaching. After Evan retired from the farm in '93 they moved to North Platte and managed motels. They moved to Lee's Summit, MO, in 2000 to be closer to family.
Ruth was a member of the First United Methodist Church. She enjoyed live music, gardening, flowers, the Nebraska Cornhuskers, Kansas City Royals, Kansas City Chiefs…and of course, chocolate! Ruth will be remembered for her love of children and family. She always had time for friends inneed or just a listening ear.
She is survived by her sons, Todd (Patty) Fristo, of Lee's Summit, MO, and Jami (Cynthia) Fristo of Lincoln, NE; grandchildren, Madelynn, Kris, Evan and Grant; and other family.
Ruth was preceded in death by her parents, Horace and Marvel; her husband, Evan; and sons, Kim and Kris.
Funeral service will be at 10 a.m. on Thursday, January 25, at Odean Colonial Chapel with Pastor Tony Dawson officiating. Burial will follow in the Dickens Cemetery, then a celebration of life luncheon will be at noon at the Wallace Methodist Church. Visitation is prior to the service at Odean Colonial Chapel at C & Sycamore, which is in charge of arrangements.
Online condolences may be shared at odeanchapel.com. In lieu of flowers, memorials are suggested to the Kim and Kris Fristo Scholarship.