Ruth Louise Featherstone, 98, passed away on November 29, 2025.Born in Medford, MA, Ruth was the beloved daughter of Loran and Ethel Malone and is now reunited with them, her brother, Larry, sister, Lois and her loving husband of 52 years, Matthew Featherstone, as well as her great-granddaughter, Paige Fischer. Ruth was known for her caring kindness to others which stayed with her to the end. Family was always most important to Ruth. She showed an interest in everything they did, showering each with encouragement and praise. Ruth is survived by her daughters: Cynthia Lynch (Edward) and Diane Joest (Michael), grandchildren: Melissa Thomason (Michael), Kelly Fischer (Patrick), Edward Lynch, Jr. (Elizabeth), Jacqueline Weaver (Lance), Matthew Lynch, Stephanie Keenhast (Daniel); great-grandchildren: Gabrielle Thomason, Alexus and Chase Fischer, Jackson Nolan, Jace and Ella Weaver, Meredith and Grace Lynch, Alex and Taylor Keehnast.
Her love of family included exhaustive genealogy research. Ruth left a rich, detailed history behind from her research. She wrote many short stories documenting family history which is a legacy she left behind. Ruth had a remarkable career and retired in 1991 from Maritz Inc. where she was a Division Vice President. She will be forever remembered and missed.
Services: Funeral services to be held at Kutis Chapel, 10151 Gravois Road, Affton, MO on December 9th at 10:00 a.m. following a visitation beginning at 9:00 a.m. Burial to follow at Jefferson Barracks National Cemetery. Donations in Ruth’s name can be made to Shriner’s Hospital https://donate.shrinerschildrens.org/ or St. Judes Children’s Research Hospital https://www.stjude.org/donate/donate