DAWSON Ruth (80), homemaker and mother, died December 20, 2008 after a prolonged illness. She is preceded in death by her husband Donald Dawson. Her survivors include: her son Larry, his wife Karen and their children Steve and Jennifer; her son Tom, his wife Charlotte and daughters Lisa and Mary; her daughter Brenda, her husband Terry and their children Tim, Angela, and Allison. Visitation will be held Saturday, January 10, 2009 from 1:00-2:30 PM with a memorial service from 2:30-3:00 PM at the Vorhis & Ryan Funeral Home, 11365 Springfield Pike, Springdale, Ohio 45246. Memorial contributions may be made to Hospice of the Bluegrass, 2312 Alexandria Drive, Lexington, KY 40504 would be appreciated.