Wilma Jane Caruth

Wilma Jane Caruth was born June 21, 1927 to Fred and Laura Knapp in a farmhouse outside Bristow, Iowa & passed away July 19, 2015 in Lakeside, Arizona with her loved ones around her. She was a wonderful Mother, Grandmother, Great Grandmother, Sister, Aunt and Friend to many. She loved dancing, bowling and family gatherings. Her tacos are now made by her children and grandchildren. Jane's homemade ice cream we enjoyed at all our birthdays and celebrations growing up. I think it is world famous! She worked a number of years at Motorola and many different family businesses. One of her final positions was working at the Westerner Club for Western Savings in Mesa. She was predeceased by her son David and his wife Debbie, her grandson Wesley Gabel, ex-husband Big Bill Caruth and by Ray Hancock, her long time companion. She is survived by her children: Jackie (Brad) Baker, Joelyn Davis, Jeri (Tom) Webb, Bret (Lisa) Caruth, Kinsey (Suzy) Caruth, Jeanette (Gary) Understiller and Michael (Arleen) Caruth. 21 Grandchildren and 9 Great Grandchildren. One sister, Gen Ott, many nieces and nephews and friends she made over the years. A Funeral Mass will be held at 11:00 am on Saturday, August 8, 2015 at St. Mary of the Angels Catholic Church, 1915 So. Penrod Lane in Pinetop, Arizona. Inurnment will be at Queen of Heaven Cemetery in Mesa, Arizona on Saturday, August 29, 2015 at 9:00 am. Arrangements were handled thru Owens Livingston Mortuary-White Mountain Chapel in Show Low, Arizona.