Ruth Anna Scheper

Ruth Anna Scheper passed away peacefully on December 17th, surrounded by family.  

Born in Hamm, Germany, Ruth immigrated to the United States with her children in 1974, and settled in Hayden, Idaho. At the age of 50, Ruth attended North Idaho College and completed the two-year nursing program.  She continued her education at Lewis Clark State college in Lewiston, Idaho, where she graduated as a registered nurse.  Early in her nursing career, Ruth worked as a traveling nurse in California before returning to North Idaho where she worked in Kellogg and other location for over 20 years.

Ruth volunteered with the North Idaho Medical Reserve Corps, and was a volunteer at the Community Action Partnership Food Bank in Coeur d'Alene, Idaho, for over thirty years.  She loved working at the food bank and was there every Monday until shortly before her passing.

Ruth spent her final years taking care of her sheep, geese, chickens, and dog on her little ten-acre farm outside of Coeur d'Alene.  She was a fiercely independent woman and will be missed by her family and friends.

Ruth is survived by her children, Kurt Urbat (Cindy) of Worley, ID, Romano Urbat (Michelline) of Norwalk, CA, and Manuela Apache (Donald) of Nuevo, CA; four grandchildren, and many great grandchildren.

There will be no service for Ruth, per her request.