Ruth Weiker, a longtime Denver resident, passed away July 15, 2010, in Denver. Rabbi Eliot Baskin officiated at the memorial service held July 19 at Horan and McConaty.
Ruth was a beautiful, gregarious and wonderful person who loved her family and treasured her friendships, eulogized her son Martin Weiker. She loved and lost two wonderful husbands and raised three children, only wanting their happiness.
Mrs. Weiker was born Oct. 5, 1920, in Philadelphia. She graduated from the Philadelphia High School for Girls and attended the University of Pennsylvania.
After WW II, she moved to Denver.
She worked at the Intermountain Jewish News and Jewish Family and Childrens Service.
She was married for 50 years to Dr. Justin Weiker, who preceded her in death.
Mrs. Weiker is survived by her daughters Leslie (Gene) Hoffman and Nora Weiker and son Martin Weiker; grandchildren Michael (Mandy) Hoffman and Lindsey Hoffman; and great-grandchild Nicholas Nickerson Hoffman.
Contributions may be made to the charity of choice.
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