Lydia Enzminger

Lydia Enzminger

July 08, 1915 - June 09, 2006

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Lydia Enzminger, 90, Jamestown, ND died Friday June 9, 2006 at Central Dakota Village in Jamestown, ND.

Lydia Ruff was born July 8, 1915 at the family farm home SW of Streeter, ND, the daughter of Fred Ruff and Margaretha (Enzminger) Ruff. She attended the local rural school where she received her elementary education and grew to womanhood in the vicinity.

She and Edwin Enzminger were married September 9, 1934 at the Freidens E.U.B. Church west of Streeter, ND. They made their home on a farm 5 miles SW of Streeter until 1942, when they moved to a farm 10 miles SE of Medina. In 1952 they moved into Tappen, where he operated a trucking business.She took care of elderly people in her home. Following the death of her husband November 23, 1981, she continued to reside in Tappen and worked at the Tappen Public School in the Green Thumb Program until retiring in 1992. She move to Jamestown in 1993 and entered the Rock of Ages in 1999. In 2001 she entered the Central Dakota Village.

She was a member of the St. Paul's United Methodist Church, Jamestown, was very involved with her church and missions. She was very loving to her family and grandchildren. She also loved doing yardwork, gardening, and her flowers.

She is survived by her children, Ramona (Gene) Mayer, Streeter, ND,Verna (Ervin) Pfaff, Tappen, ND, Evangeline (Clarence) Mittleider, Mesa, AZ. Lawrence (Marlys) Enzminger, Tappen, ND, Marlys (Billie) Schmidt, Boise, ID, Donald Enzminger, Paradise Valley, AZ, Donna (Terry) Hilmoe, Medicine Hat, Alberta, Canada, 30 grandchildren, 71 great grandchildren, 6 great-great grandchildren, 13 step grandchildren, several step great grandchildren, 3 brothers, Vernon (Faye) Ruff, Park Rapids, MN, Walter (Lorraine) Ruff, Colorado Springs, CO, Harry (Inez) Ruff, Streeter, ND, 4 sisters, Marie Reich, Jamestown, ND, Ida Enzminger, Jamestown, ND, Leah (Harry) Wolff, Streeter, ND, Esther Simonson, Jamestown, ND, 1 step brother, Andy Wiedmeier, Valley City, ND, and 1 daughter-in-law, Betty (Darold) Lang, Steele, ND.

She was preceded in death by her parents, her husband, 1 son, Melvin, 2 grandsons, 1 infant granddaughter, 2 brothers, 1 sister, 2 step brothers, and 4 step sisters.

The funeral service will be at 10:00 A.M. Wednesday June 14, 2006 at St. Paul's United Methodist Church in Jamestown, ND, with Pastor Gary Ball-Kilbourne, officiating.

The interment will be made in the Sunset Memorial Gardens in Jamestown, ND.

Prayer Service - 7:00 P.M. Tuesday @ the funeral home
Visitation - 9:00 A.M. - 5:00 P.M. Monday & 9:00 A.M. - 8:00 P.M. Tuesday

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Irene (Mertz) Rauscher
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Dear Marlys Schmidt, So sorry to hear of your Mom's passing. May God give you and your family comfort and strength in the days ahead. My thoughts and prayers are with all of you. Irene (Mertz) Rauscher
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Diane (Rieker) Haan
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My sympathies to all of you ... losing your mother (regardless of age) is always hard. I have so many memories of your mother and the "Enzminger Family" ... so your mom's death feels like a part of my past ending. She was truly a "Lady" and will be missed.
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Carol Thornton
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Billie & Marlys, My deepest sympathies to you & your family. I hope all your good memories will help you thru this difficult time. You are in my thoughts & prayers. Love, Carol
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Shannon Thornton
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Our hearts and prayers are with you during this time. Although we didn't know her personally, she has a remarkable legacy she has left behind. What a testament to a beautiful life. May your memories warm your hearts and bring you peace. Love, Marcus, Shannon, Rylyn & Jaedyn Thornton
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Frankie (Schumacher) Kaiser
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My sympathies to your family and especially Donna and Donald. It seems like I have known your mother forever, being a part of my growing up years. I am so sorry we are unable to attend the funeral. at the moment we are on an Alaskan Cruise, today, Wednesday, we are sailing through the Tracy Arm Fjord. I will keep you in my thoughts today. Frankie
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Arlette Hartung
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My love and prayers are with your family during the loss of your Mom. I have many great memories of her and the rest of your family. No matter what the age it is hard to say good-bye.

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