Ruth Henderson

Ruth Maxine Henderson (nee Hoyenga) of Albuquerque, NM, was born on December 20, 1939, in Albany, NY, to Henry and Alma Hoyenga. Ruth passed away on Monday, March 25, 2013, after a long and courageous battle against a number of ailments. She is preceded in death by her parents and by her sister, Janet Slater. She is survived by her husband, James ("Jim") E. Henderson, of Albuquerque, NM, her son, Shane A. Henderson, of Albuquerque, NM, her daughter and son-in-law, Erika and Brian Cost, of Chicago, IL, and her grandson, James ("Jim") Sebastian Cost, of Chicago, IL. She is also survived by her brother and sister-in-law, Laudlin and Myrna Hoyenga, of Sloansville, NY, her brother and sister-in-law, Kermit and Kay Hoyenga, of Whitehall, MT, and her brother-in-law, Everett Slater, of Albany, NY. Ruth graduated high school from Schoharie Central School, Schoharie, NY, in 1957. She graduated from State University of New York, Agricultural and Technical Institute, at Cobleskill, in 1959, and from the University of New Mexico, in 1969, earning a degree in education. After graduating from UNM, Ruth taught for a short time at St. Pius High School in Albuquerque. Thereafter, she devoted herself to being a homemaker and to raising her children. She will be greatly missed by her family and friends. Those who knew Ruth are aware of her many kindnesses and thoughtful deeds. Ruth was a faithful and devout member of Redeemer Lutheran Church. Funeral services will be held at Redeemer Lutheran Church, 210 Alvarado SE, Albuquerque, NM 87108 on Wednesday, April 3, 2013, 10:00 a.m. Burial will be at the Santa Fe National Cemetery at 2:15 p.m. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to Redeemer Lutheran Church, to Young at Heart Choir, 10600 Menual NE, Albuquerque, NM 87112, or to a charity of your choice.