Ruth Anna Calhoun, 90, North Manchester, formerly of Ijamsville, passed away February 26, 2024 at Peabody Healthcare Center in North Manchester. The daughter of Henry D. and Mabel Irene (Sickafus) Reiken, Ruth was born June 12, 1933 in Laketon.
After graduating from Laketon High School in 1952, she married Charles Edward Sharp, with whom she shared five children. She later married Taylor Calhoun on July 7, 1989, and the two remained married until October 11, 1998, when Taylor passed away.
Ruth was a member of New Life Baptist Church in Wabash, where she worshiped her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ. She studied the word of the Lord faithfully, reading her Bible often. On Christmas, she ensured that her family was gathered together, which was a tremendous feat given their many members. Ruth especially loved it when she got to visit with her grandchildren who she adored. She was an avid game show viewer, and her favorite was The Price is Right.
The loving memory of Ruth Anna Calhoun will be forever cherished by her sons, Steve (Nelly Wissman) Sharp, Roann and Danny Sharp, Wabash; daughters, Barbara (Garrett) Jackson, Roann and Sherry Meyer, North Manchester; sister, Susie (Walt) Brown, Roanoke; sister-in-law Jacksie Reiken, Mentone; grandchildren, Kimmy (Lee) Bradley, Steve (Christie) Sharp, Tara Sharp, April (Scott) Wilson, Daniel (Jennifer) Jackson, Cody Sharp, and Hayley Meyer; thirteen great-grandchildren; and three great-great- grandchildren. Ruth was preceded in death by her parents; husband, Taylor Calhoun; daughter, Cindy Sharp, who passed at the age of twelve; daughters-in-law, Sulee Sharp and Joyce Sharp; brother, John Reiken; and sisters, Lena Coble, Ida Stellar, Edna Marsh, Mary June Reiken, Rose Marie Bell, Carol Jean Coleman and Joan Meredith.
Family and friends may call Monday, March 4 from 1:00 to 3:00 pm at McKee Mortuary, 1401 State Road 114 West, North Manchester. Funeral services will begin at the conclusion of calling with Pastor Scott Johnston officiating. Burial will be at Laketon Cemetery in Laketon, Indiana.
For those who wish to honor the memory of Ruth Anna Calhoun, memorial contributions may be made to Boys Town, 14100 Crawford Street, Boys Town, NE 68010.
The family of Ruth Anna Calhoun has entrusted McKee Mortuary with care and final arrangements.