Background
Nash, Ruth S. was born on May 7, 1916 in Westfield, Massachusetts, United States. Daughter of George Whitney and Marguerite (Mueller) Searle.
Nash, Ruth S. was born on May 7, 1916 in Westfield, Massachusetts, United States. Daughter of George Whitney and Marguerite (Mueller) Searle.
Student, Simmons College, 1937. Diploma, School Handicraft and Occupational Therapy, 1939. Bachelor in Liberal Studies, Florida Southern College, 1996.
Leader Girl Scouts, Winthrop, Massachusetts, 1934-1940, field director, executive director Greater Lynn (Massachusetts), 1940-1943. Leader, board member Reading, Massachusetts, 1940-1960. Field director, executive director Naumkeag Area Girl Scouts, Salem, 1949-1956, field director, training director Greater Lawrence (Massachusetts), 1958-1963.
Leader Mystick Side Medford, Massachusetts, 1960-1963. Field director, public relations, training director, camping services director Merrimack River Council, Andover, 1978, Stroke, 2000. Leader Tropic Senior GS Mexico Service United States.
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Volunteer Meals on Wheels, 1991-1996, Community Service, 1978-1998. Secretary, member choir, handbell ringer Harbour Heights (Florida) United Methodist Church, 1991-2004. Member, founder H.H. Kitchen Band, 1991-2004.
Trail guide Charotte Harbor Environmental Center, Punta Gorda, Florida, 1990-2004. Leader disadvantaged girls Girl Scouts United States of America, 1998-2000, study partner for disadvantaged children, 1998-2000. Member American Association of University Women (secretary 1998-2003), Learning in Retirement (secretary board), Alzheimers Association (support leader, board directors 1992-1997, garden club since 2004), Friends Camp Runels.
Married Clayton Richmond Nash, September 7, 1940 (deceased 1990). Children: Roberta Marie, Marguerite Louise, Gail Winifred. Married Charles Williams, March 13, 2002 (deceased 2004).