IN LOVING MEMORY OF

Kieth Ruther

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November 8, 1929 – April 7, 2025

Obituary

Kieth Ruther Hill, born November 8, 1929, in Pretty Prairie, Kansas, passed away peacefully at Fair Acres Manor on April 7th, 2025, surrounded by family. Kieth's parents moved to Cope, Colorado, in 1947 where Kieth graduated from Joes High School. Kieth met Elsie Rudnik at a church social and fell in love. They were later married on November 24, 1949, and were together nearly 70 years when Elsie passed in February 2018.

Kieth worked various farming and ranch jobs in Colorado throughout his life as well as helping his dad with the hardware store and dairy farm in Cope. His final place of employment before retiring was with Ritchey Manufacturing in Brighton, Colorado where he farmed and cared for the cattle at Deer Trail, Colorado until his retirement in 2013.

In 1950, Kieth contributed to the construction of the Assembly of God church in Cope. Kieth was a member of Journey Church in Strasburg, Colorado, where he served as a deacon and Sunday School teacher. After Kieth and Elsie moved to Eaton, they attended First Assembly of God in Greeley and Bethel Family Praise with their daughters. Kieth's love for Jesus Christ was evident in everything he did, and he could often be heard praying for his kids and grandchildren.

Kieth is survived by his daughters Maxine (Roger) Massey of Eaton, Chris (Mark) Burke of Eaton, and daughter-in-law Kathy Stoker Hill of LaSalle. He also leaves behind his grandchildren Lisa, Michelle, Steven, Nick, Krystal, Kami, Shannon, Joe, and Stephanie; brothers Wayne, Harold, Darrell, and Gary; sisters Mary and Nita; 15 great-grandchildren and 11 great-great grandchildren.

Kieth was proceeded in death by his parents, his wife Elsie, daughter Teresa, son Galen, sister Rozetta, brothers Roy, Dean and Glen, and great grandson Anthony.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to First Assembly of God, 3000 W. 16th Street, Greeley, Colorado 80634 or Bethel Praise Center, 19950 County Road 78, Eaton, Colorado 80615.
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