Ruth Ann Sump

Ruth Ann Sump passed away on July 7, 2019 surrounded by family and friends. She was born on November 10, 1933 to Edward and Margret Henning in New York City. She spent her childhood in Flushing, New York. Ruth attended Lassalle College in Boston where she earned an Associate’s Degree. In 1955 Ruth married Conrad R. Sump. In 1967 they moved to Dix Hills, New York where they resided for 50 years. They adopted two children; Conrad and Linda, and passed through life in work and community service. Ruth and Connie celebrated 62 years of marriage, prior to Connie’s’ passing in April, 2017. Ruth, Ruthie, Mom or Grandma, as she was known was always very busy. Her faith was very important to her. She was a member of King of Kings Lutheran Church since 1968, where she sang in the choir, participated in Women’s Circle and bible study. Ruth also taught Sunday school for many years and took pride in running the very best funnel cake stand at the annual church fair. Ruth was a fabulous baker and enjoyed bringing home-made cakes and cookies to all kinds of events. She loved to garden and flowers brought her great joy. Ruth also loved to spend time in NYC and attend Broadway shows, with her friends or grandchildren. Ruth loved to spend time playing with her grandchildren. There were many summer days spent at the beach with Grandma Ruth and other days spent in the kitchen baking, cooking or making her famous omelets and cucumber salad. Her many visits brought special treats and traditions. Ruth spent 40 years of her life in service to families of alcoholics and alcoholics themselves. Through this service she gained many life- long friends. Ruth loved to travel, take her daily walk. She was adventurous and loved to laugh, she had a wonderful sense of humor. She insisted on going to physical therapy and monitoring her own care. She was determined to stay strong and independent. Ruth was a spry, stubborn, funny and very classy woman, right up to her final days. Two years ago, she moved to Billings, Montana to be closer to her daughter and lived at Sweetwater Retirement Home. She touched many lives in her short time there. Some of her favorite activities included: going out to lunch, attending church, ice cream dates and frequenting local theaters. She also enjoyed visiting the gardens in Billings, and going to the zoo with her family. Last summer she had a magnificent trip to the Beartooth Pass and Yellowstone Park. Ruth participated in many activities at her new home and enjoyed the company of new friends. She was truly loved by both the staff and residents of Sweetwater. Ruth was truly one of the classiest, kindest, most giving women and it was an honor to know her and love her. Her children and grandchildren were blessed to have her and will strive to live by her example. Ruth is preceded in death by her husband Conrad Sump, her brother Edward and her parents. She is survived by her children, Conrad E. Sump of Maryland and Linda (Bruce) Spang of Montana. She is also survived by her grandchildren, Christian, Kimberly, Jessica and Bruce. We want to thank all of the staff as Sweetwater Retirement community for their exceptional care and love in mom’s final days. A special thanks to Penny, Heather and Lori.

Ruth Ann Sump

November 10, 1933 - July 7, 2019