Ruth Henderson, 87, of Baldwinsville, passed away Thursday, Dec. 5, 2019. She was born in Ridgewood, N.Y. on March 15, 1932. to her loving parents Richard and Charlotte Mezger. She lived in Baldwinsville most of her life.

Ruth earned her teaching degree from the Oswego State Teachers College and was a member of the First Presbyterian Church of Baldwinsville and a long-time member of the Syracuse Area Miniature Enthusiasts Club. She was a nature lover, sharing long walks in the woods with her husband. In her younger days, Ruth enjoyed ice skating and was an avid swimmer, swimming her age in laps at the Van Buren Town Pool into her 70s.

She was proud of her German immigrant heritage and made several trips to Germany throughout her life. An avid reader, she enjoyed history and stayed abreast of current events. She was an animal lover and was particularly fond of New York State’s blue bird.

Ruth is predeceased by her parents and her beloved husband of 50 years, Robert Fred Henderson. She is survived by her children, Linda (John) Jimenez, Richard (Vielca) Henderson, Robert (Rhonda) Henderson; five grandchildren, Lindsay, Fred, Ryan, Alec, and Cory; sister, Linda Wette; niece, Leslie (Joe) Manfredonia; great-nephews, Marc and Eric.

Calling hours will be held from 4 – 6 pm on Tuesday, Dec. 10, with a service to follow at 6 p.m. at Falardeau Funeral Home, 93 Downer St., Baldwinsville.
Burial to be held in the spring at Kingdom Road Cemetery.

In lieu of flowers, the family requests memorials in her name can be sent to the Syracuse Home at McHarrie Place, 7740 Meigs Road, Baldwinsville, NY 13027 or to The Humane Society of New York, 306 East 59th Street, New York, NY 10022.

Words of comfort may be expressed at Falardeaufh.com.

The family would like to thank the nurses and staff at Syracuse Home for the care and compassion given to Ruth during her stay.