Ruth E Aaron

May 20, 1928 - November 16, 2021

Aaron (Cruse), Ruth E., 93, of Clearwater, Florida passed away Nov. 16, 2021 after suffering a stroke. Born May 20, 1928 in Braunscheig (Near Hanover) Germany, Ruth was the daughter of Otto Helman Cruse and Alvena Beddeng Cruse. She is survived by two step-sons, Wayne Aaron and wife Claudia; Alford Aaron, 4 grandchildren and 1 great-grandchild. Ruth’s early childhood was spent in Germany. Near the end of WWII she lived and worked in Paris, France where she met the love of her life, Stanley Aaron. They married Jan 1955 in El Paso, Texas. Stanley was a highly decorated soldier, including the Purple Heart. He was engaged in 3 conflicts – Europe, North Korea and Vietnam. In WWII (France and Germany) he survived the Battle of the Bulge, serving under General Patton. He is buried at Arlington National Cemetery. Ruth and Stanley were devoted to each other throughout their 41 year marriage. Ruth had a passion for the theatre, opera, classical music and an appreciation for fine art and architecture. Let us not forget her love for raw oysters – 2 dozen at a setting. She was masterful with food presentations as it complimented her European cooking style. Her delightful collection of elephants in all forms was widely known and enjoyed by her family and friends. No services scheduled at this time. A Celebration of Life will be held at a later date at Arlington National Cemetery in Washington, D.C., where Ruth will be buried with her husband. 1 Thessalonians 4:14 “ For we believe that Jesus died and rose again, and so we believe that God will bring with Jesus those who have fallen asleep in Him”