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), Jacquelyn 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
I’ve been fortunate to have known Ruth for over 60 years. Being Cindy’s friend since she moved to St. Louis, I have spent most of my life loving and admiring Ruth. She is the kindest, sweetest caring person I know. I’ll always cherish memories of our girls trip (Ruth, Cindy, and I) took several years ago to Maine and Massachusetts. Ruth & Cindy showed me all the landmarks up East and I got to meet their family. It was so much fun to share all of that with Ruth. She will always be near and dear to my heart.
Ruth was a lady in every sense of the word. There was never a hair out of place and evey outfit matched perfectly. But she was more than that. She was loving & caring and never missed sending me a birthday card. When she became too frail , she would ask Cindy to buy a card that she could send. I will miss those cards & loving notes. We always had fun with her Massachusetts dialect, which she never fully lost. Rest in peace, Ruth.
Cindy and Diane, We are so sorry for the loss of your mother. Ruth was a very beautiful lady and sweet to all of us when our mom was sitting at her table at St. Agnes. We enjoyed visiting with you both as well and will miss all of you.
The Wandersee Family
We enjoyed getting to know your family as well. Keeping your mom in our prayers.
I worked for/with Ruth at Maritz. What a progressive and wonderful woman. She created opportunities for younger women and helped break the glass ceiling there. Her style was perfection! We shared many laughs and stories during that time. May your wonderful memories give all of your families peace and joy.
Barb, I worked with you at Maritz back in the 70’s under Ruth. She ran the first word processing department. She was so professional and very proper woman. Such a role model.
Thank you for the kind words. I’m so happy to hear other’s memories of my mother.