Ruth “Fritz” Coulthard passed peacefully away at the Springs on September 4th, 2021. She was 94.
Ruth was born on August 24th, 1927, to Rose and Joseph McCarthy in Fallon, Nevada. Shortly after her birth the family moved to Filer, Idaho. Her father Joe was a seed farmer for Northup King and while on the farm Ruth enjoyed riding her favorite horse, Scout and helping her mother in the kitchen preparing meals for the farm help.
After high school moved to Salt Lake City to attend Salt Lake Business School and earning a certificate in secretarial studies. Ruth moved back to Idaho in 1948 to attend Idaho State College and earned a degree in primary education in 1952. After college she moved to McGill, Nevada as a teacher. McGill was the smelter town for Kennecott and it was in Ely that she meet and married her husband, John Coulthard, of 49 years.
In Ely, the couple raised their 3 children, daughter Jane and son’s Michael and John. After raising their children, they moved to several cities with developing mining projects before moving to Riverton, WY.
Ruth lived in Riverton until 2013 before moving to Butte to be closer to family. Ruth is proceeded in death by her husband John, her parents and sister Mary Edna. She is survived in death by her son, Michael Coulthard, daughter Jane (Steve) Lynn, her grandson Steve Lynn, son John (Sherry) Coulthard, niece Julie (Larry) Boetcher and nephew Frank (Dawn) Bates.
A Graveside Service will be held on October 25, 2021 at Mountain View Cemetery in Riverton, Wyoming at 11:00 a.m. (3540 W. Main St., Riverton, WY 82501).
Please visit below to offer a condolence or share a memory of Ruth.
Axelson Funeral and Cremation Services has been privileged to care for Ruth and her family.
Service Schedule
Graveside Service
11:00 a.m.
Monday October 25, 2021
Mountain View Cemetery
3540 W Main St.
Riverton, Wyoming 82501
Service Schedule
Graveside Service
11:00 a.m.
Monday October 25, 2021
Mountain View Cemetery
3540 W Main St.
Riverton, Wyoming 82501
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Deirdre Caughlan says
John and Sherry
I am so sorry to hear about Ruth. She was a very special lady and I will miss her
Deirdre Caughlan
Nadia Crawford says
I am sorry for your loss. Ruth was a wonderful lady. I really enjoyed taking care of her at The Springs. She always made me smile when I heard her saying “Mickey! Hey Mickey, I can’t hear you.”. Many times I would come over to unmute her call. She always brought a smile to my face. She will be greatly missed! Sending love and heartfelt hugs your way.
Chris Ketchum says
Thank you for letting us take care of Ruth. I will remember her kindness and concern for others. I miss her beautiful eyes in our dining room. I am hoping now her physical troubles are gone and she is healthy and happy with her loved ones in heaven. Chris Ketchum