The Saratoga Sun -

Evelyn Ruth Patzer

Born April 10, 1933 in Hotchkiss, CO to the late Perry & Mattie Reed.

Passed into eternity August 20, age 88.

Ruth was a strong and faithful woman. Being the fourth of eight children, she grew up working hard at a young age. She loved Jesus and her husband, Slim, who she followed all over the Western United States over their 68 years of marriage. They were married when she was 19 and moved over 30 times, living in cow camps and ranch homes. She raised six children through hardships and peace, cooking for ranch hands and welcoming anyone who needed a meal.

Ruth was bap...