Ruby Sharp

Ruby Pearl Sharp, 89, of Idaho Falls, passed away September 7, 2014, at Lincoln Court. She was under the care of One Source Home Health and Hospice. Ruby was born September 15, 1924, in Idaho Falls, Idaho, to Oscar Johnson Jr. and Minetta Pearl Toone Johnson. She grew up and attended schools in Idaho Falls and graduated from Idaho Falls High School. She also attended Colorado Women’s College in Denver, Colorado, and Utah State University in Logan, Utah, where she earned her Bachelor’s Degree in Education and Music. On February 2, 1949, she married Hugh Sharp Jr. in Idaho Falls, Idaho. In 1965 their marriage was solemnized in the Idaho Falls LDS Temple. To this union were born four children, Susan, Marsha, Bruce, and Becky. Ruby and Hugh made their home in Idaho Falls and Iona, where Ruby worked as a school teacher, homemaker, and helped Hugh on the ranch and farm. An active member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, Ruby held various positions, including, member of a Primary Presidency, Relief Society President, music in all auxiliaries in ward and stake, and visiting teacher. She served an 18-month mission with her husband at the Salt Lake City Family History Center. They also served a seven-year mission at the Idaho Falls Family History Center. Ruby served on the Mayor’s Committee for the Handicapped, Local and State Diabetes, Cowbelles, Cattlemen’s Wives-Local and State, Music Club, Federated Women’s Club, and the Bonneville County Planning and Zoning (seven years). She was the State Outstanding Cattlewoman of the Year in 1971. She enjoyed music, cattle, quilting (over 90 blankets), horses, and baking. Ruby was known as “Cookie Grandma” and “The Cookie Lady.” Ruby is survived by her daughter, Marsha Marie (David) Curtis of Driggs, ID; son, Bruce J. (Linda) Sharp of Ririe, ID; daughter, Becky Jo (Rusty) Gerdes of Idaho Falls, ID. and 12 grandchildren and 22 great grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Hugh Sharp Jr.; father, Oscar Johnson, Jr.; mother, Minetta Pearl Johnson; daughter, Susan Sharp; sister, Sibyl Thompson; nieces, Linda (Dennis) Anderson, and Sharon Johnson. Funeral Services will be held at 11:00 a.m. Friday, September 12, 2014, at Wood Funeral Home, 273 North Ridge Avenue. The family will visit with friends from 7:00 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. Thursday and for one hour prior to services Friday, both at Wood Funeral Home. Burial will be in Rose Hill Cemetery.

Funeral Services will be held

11 a.m. ,Friday, September 12, 2014 Wood Funeral Home 273 North Ridge Avenue Idaho Falls, ID 83402 Notes: The family will visit with friends from 7-8:30 p.m. Thursday and one hour prior to services on Friday, both visitations at the funeral home. Burial will be in Rose Hill Cemetery.