Ruth Ann Bridge Tischner Obituary (1943 - 2006)

Ruth Ann Bridge Tischner, our beautiful, sweet mother & grandmother died on September 8, 2006 after a very brief but courageous battle with liver cancer. She can now return home to her Father in Heaven. Ruth was born on December 6, 1943 in SLC, Utah to LaVern & Robert L. Bridge. She was the sweet baby girl arriving to a family of 4 older brothers. She graduated from West High School in 1962. Employed by Primary Children’s Medical Center for over 20 years. Married Richard Leon Hanson, June 28, 1962; later divorced. She married her eternal sweetheart William Richard “Dick” Tischner on April 23, 1988. They were sealed for time and all eternity in the Salt Lake Temple on September 27, 1994. Since loosing Dick to cancer on June 27, 2004, mom was never quite the same. Mom was a wonderful friend to everyone she met. She was always so kind and generous. She was a loving and dedicated mother and grandmother. She was a member of the LDS church and loved all her callings, most recently serving in the Primary. She loved the Lord with all her heart. She is survived by her daughter Heidi (Kelly) Mariani, West Jordan. Grandchildren Chris, Shannon, Michelle, Kory and Jessica. Brother’s Michael (Cheri) Bridge and Robert Bridge. Father in law Deryl D Tischner, brother’s in law Dwight (Tamra) Tischner, Kevin (Rita) Tischner; sister’s in law, Carol Lloyd, Jean Lloyd, Vickie Barton, Denise (Tom) Dysart, and Linda Johnson. Preceded in death by her husband, Dick Tischner; daughter, Heather Hanson; two brothers, Reid and Clarence M. Lloyd; and parents, Robert and LaVern Bridge. The family would like to thank the Murray 33rd ward for all they have done for us. Special thanks to Tonja and Barbara with IHC Hospice. In lieu of flowers please make donations to the American Cancer Society. Funeral services will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Wednesday, September 13, 2006 at the Murray 33rd Ward, 932 W. Greenoaks Drive (5880 So.) Friends and family may call from 6-8 p.m. on Tuesday, September 12, 2006 at Jenkins-Soffe Mortuary, 4760 So. State St. and from 10 – 10:45 a.m. on Wednesday at the church. Interment at Murray City Cemetery.