Ruth A (Olson) Bozeman

Ruth A. Bozeman, 84, of Taylor Ridge, IL, went to be with the Lord on Wednesday, December 28, 2022, at Genesis Medical Center, Illini Campus.

Funeral services will be held at 1:00 p.m. on Wednesday, January 4, 2023, at Esterdahl Mortuary and Crematory, Ltd., 6601 38th Ave Moline, IL, 61265.  Visitation will be an hour prior to the service at the funeral home. Burial will be at Rose Lawn Cemetery. Memorials may be made to the family.

The funeral service will be live streamed and a link can be found at the bottom of this page.

Ruth was born on September 20, 1938, in Streator, IL, the daughter of Stanley Fredel and Amanda Theolyn (Bingham) Olson. She married Loyd Bozeman on May 5, 1957, in Caledonia, MS. Ruth was a pedigree researcher and President at Bozeann Setters. She was the Secretary of the National Field Trial Association.

Ruth loved to tend to her flower garden. She was an avid shopper and loved to travel especially to Sanibel Island, FL. She collected Santa Claus ornaments and was a wonderful cook. Her family meant the world to her, and she made sure that she always spent time with her husband, children, grandchildren, and great grandchildren.

Survivors include her husband; daughters, Kimberly Bozeman, Sandra (Scott) Rundall, Diane (Andy) Bozeman Woods; grandchildren, Jimmy, Chris, Joey, Steve, Lindsay, Jeff, Jenna, Alex, Tanner, and Jackson; 10 great grandchildren (with 2 on the way); sister, Marilyn Carr; and beloved dog, Goldie.

She was preceded in death by her parents; brothers, Gerald and Larry Olson; and sister, Karen Boeckmann.

Memories may be shared on the tribute wall.