Ruth Coffin Welsh, age 95, passed away May 18, 2024, in Colorado Springs, Colorado. She was a resident of Colorado Springs, Colorado for 50 years and was formerly a resident of Oreland, Pennsylvania. Ruth was a homemaker, she was also a volunteer at Penrose hospital in Colorado Springs for many years.
She was born December 1, 1928, in Germantown, Pennsylvania to Horace Parker Coffin, Jr. and Madeline Christin (Bachus) Coffin. On July 19th, 1952, she married William Franklin Welsh in Germantown, Pennsylvania.
Ruth was fond of gardening She also enjoyed golfing and bowling. Ruth and William were members of First Presbyterian Church, but later became members of First United Methodist Church.
She is survived by her son, W. Jeffrey Welsh; and her daughter, Linda C. Welsh Curtis.
Ruth was preceded in death by her husband, William F. Welsh; her parents, Horace and Madeline Coffin.
Marianne Williams
20 Nov 2024Just saw this today and I am heartbroken to know we lost such a beautiful woman. Ruth touched my life deeply and my memories will always keep her alive and close to my heart. Love you Miss Ruth, you were definitely my cup of tea!!❤️❤️My love to her family.