Ruth Naomi Gawley

Mrs. Ruth Naomi (Hokanson) Gawley age 100, of Keystone Heights passed away Tuesday April 17, 2018 at Haven Hospice in Gainesville after a brief illness. Ruth was born at home in Porter, Indiana on July 7, 1917, and was the sixth of eight children born to Victor and Anna (Lindblade) Hokanson. As a teenager, Ruth worked in the family grocery store then moved to Chicago, living with her sister Edith to attend business college. Following business college Ruth was employed at Armour Meats in Chicago as the secretary in their Personnel Department. While attending a Lawrence Welk Show, Ruth met Jack Gawley. He was recently discharged from the Navy and worked in his fathers construction company. They were married on June 8, 1947 and set up housekeeping in Chicago. Jack and Ruth moved to Keystone Heights in 1973 when Jack received a job offer at Park of the Palms. Following Jacks death in July of 1982, Ruth continued to be a part of the Park of the Palms community and volunteering in the dining hall into her 90s. She enjoyed the friends and when housekeeping became too much, she moved into the Manor (ALF) at Park of the Palms. She was able to have Paul and his two sons, Rich, Lorie, Jean, Jack and their youngest son and his wife visit in her last days. Ruth is survived by her and Jacks three children Jean Gawley Strating (Jack), Paul Gawley (Jill), and Richard Gawley (Lorie). Also left behind are nine grandchildren, fifteen great grandchildren and a host of additional family and friends. Private family graveside services for Ruth were held at Mount Hope Cemetery in Chicago, IL. A memorial service will be held at 3:00 p.m., Thursday, May 10, 2018 in the Manor at Park of the Palms. In lieu of flowers donations can be made to Stewards Ministries, 1101 Perimeter Dr. Suite 600, Schaumburg, IL 60173. Arrangements are by JONES-GALLAGHER FUNERAL HOME, 340 East Walker Dr. Keystone Heights, FL 32656. (352) 473-3176.www.jonesgallagherfh.com Cemetery Mount Hope Cemetery 115000 S. Fairfield Ave. Chicago IL 60655 US 708 371-2818 Memorial Service Thursday, May 10, 2018 3:00 PM - Willey Manor 231 maranatha Road Keystone Heights FL 32656 US Funeral Home Jones - Gallagher Funeral Home - Starke 620 E. Nona Street Starke FL - 32091 US (904) 964-6200