Ruth Newton Obituary

Ruth "Newt" Newton passed away peacefully at her home in Colorado Springs on August 18, 2013. Newt was born in Fairbury, Nebraska where she graduated from Fairbury HS in 1942. She received her Bachelor of Science degree in 1946 from Nebraska Wesleyan University, Lincoln; she went on to complete her Medical Technology Internship in 1947 at University of Nebraska Hospital, Omaha. She moved to Colorado Springs in 1952 and was employed at Glockner Penrose Hospital laboratory until owning/operating Peak Clinical Laboratory from 1953-1984. Newt was preceded in death by her beloved father and mother; George C. Newton, M.D., D.O., and Julie (Davis), and her older brother George. Newt is survived by nieces, nephews, extended family and many close friends. She will be remembered lovingly by all who knew her. Per her wishes, no services are planned.