With grieving hearts, we sadly announce the passing of Ruth Anderson (formerly Whittier, née Molkenbur). She was born in Prior Lake, Minnesota on October 29, 1941 and peacefully passed at home in Arvada, Colorado on April 23, 2026 with family present. She graduated from Lakeville High School, MN in 1960. On February 11, 1961; David Whittier and her were wedded, having three children, Douglas, Daniel and Lisa. In her thirties she went to Hennepin Technical College in Brooklyn Park, MN and graduated with a degree in Electronics. In the mid-80’s she moved to Colorado and worked for Data-Ray Corp in Westminster, CO as an Electronics Engineering Assistant helping with prototyping and manufacturing medical-grade, high-resolution CRT and flat-panel monitors. She ended her career working as an Administrative Assistant in the telecom industry for Piper Communication Services in Arvada, CO. She was raised in and followed the Catholic faith throughout her life. She continued to grow in her faith in Jesus Christ through services with Westminster Calvary Church in Westminster, CO. We all look forward to the day we see her again in heaven with our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. She is preceded in death by her parents Harvey Molkenbur and Irene Molkenbur (Menden); her former husband David Whittier and husband Ray Anderson; her siblings Wayne Molkenbur, Phyllis Pieper and Jeanette Gerres; and her daughter Lisa Neitzel. She is survived by her sisters, Leonette LaTour (Belle Plaine, MN) and Marcy Werner; her children, Douglas Whittier and Daniel Whittier of Arvada, CO, son-in-law Rick Neitzel (Lisa) of Jordan, MN; her grandchildren, Brandon Neitzel (Katie) of Lawton, OK and Ashley Lenz (Jake) of Carver, MN; her great-grandchildren, Jamison and Kaydon Neitzel, and Brody, Easton and Willow Lenz. Life is short and quickly passes before our eyes, but this is just the beginning. These bodies shall pass, but our souls are eternal and we have the choice to determine what happens afterwards, heaven or hell. As Jesus Christ said in John 14:6, that He is the way, and the truth, and the life; and while you still have breath in your lungs, repent of your sins, turn to our Lord, Savior and God for His gracious salvation, God bless you all.