Ruth Early LaMar, 78, of Fair Oaks Ranch, Tx, passed away on April 24, 2026 due to complications from Vascular Dementia and a massive stroke suffered in December, 1993.
Ruth grew up in Falls Church, Virginia, and attended Madison College in Harrisonburg, Va where she majored in Elementary Education and minored in Art. She met her future husband, Michael, a cadet at VMI, after their sophomore year and were married on June 14, 1969 after graduation. She was preceded in death by her parents, Donald and Mary Early, and her brother Donald Early.
Ruth is survived by her loving husband, Michael, daughters Jennifer Flume and Rachel Kurian and son Drew; six grandchildren, numerous nephews and nieces and an army of friends.
After Michael’s 3 years in the Army they initially settled in Falls Church, Va where he went to work for USAA. In January, 1980 they relocated to San Antonio, Tx and subsequently moved to Fair Oaks Ranch in 1996. Prior to her stroke she worked as an Advertising Manager with Handy Dan Home Improvement. In early 1990 she went to work for Bert Young and Associates in Group Medical Insurance and excelled in Sales. She found her passion selling Group Health Insurance to many small businesses in San Antonio. She loved the Lord THE BOERNE STAR
Ruth Early Lamar
Dec. 29, 1947 April 24, 2026
deeply and was very involved first at St. Andrews Episcopal Church in San Antonio and later at St. Boniface Episcopal Church in Comfort, Texas serving on the Vestry, Sunday school, Senior Warden and School Board at St. Boniface.
Ruthie, as we loved to call her, suffered her massive stroke in December 1993 and underwent almost two years of therapy where she rediscovered her love for art. She became a prolific artist where many of her watercolors adorn the walls of former caregivers, family and friends. While her stroke disabilities were significant she lived her life with joy, courage and a keen sense of humor that is legendary to this day. She became the queen of the one-liners and approached each day with a joy that uplifted anyone around her. She was deeply loved by all and will be deeply missed.
Special thanks from her family for Charlotte Clancy, her Visiting Angels Caregiver since 2015 who cared for her five days per week and became a dear friend and member of our family. Also special thanks to the owners and caregivers of Wholehearted Senior Living at Golden Stage Assisted Living Home who cared for Ruthie for the past three years and very special thanks to the professional nurses, social workers and caregivers from Crest Hospice whose medical and personal care was second to none.
A memorial service and celebration of life will be held on June 13, 2026, at 11 a.m. at St. Boniface Episcopal Church in Comfort, Texas, followed by a reception at the church. In lieu of flowers the family requests donations be made to American Stroke Association, the San Antonio Alzheimers Association or a charity of your choice.
— PAID OBITUARY —
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