LAXEN Ruth Ann (nee Poland). Beloved wife of the late Rexford Laxen for 63 years. Devoted mother of Barbara R. Boyd of Cincinnati, OH, and Richard (Laverne) Laxen of Houston, TX. Loving grandmother of Rebecca (John) Hendrickson, Deborah (Ken) Weber, Mark (Stacey) Laxen, and Lori (Richard) Brown. Great grandmother of Rex, Meagan, and Katelin Hendrickson, and Matthew, Amanda, and Emily Weber. Passed away on Monday, January 5, 2009 at the age of 102. Former resident of Terre Haute, IN. Friends may call at Vorhis & Ryan Funeral Home, 11365 Springfield Pike, Springdale, Thursday, January 8, 2009 from 5 PM until time of service at 7 PM. Burial in Terre Haute, IN.