Ruth Ann Van Loo, 84, passed away Monday, February 21 2022 at Ignite St. Mary’s, Blue Springs, MO.
Ruth Ann was born May 27th, 1937 in DeWitt, IA, the daughter of Charles Henry Thornton and Florence Margaret Frank. She graduated from Our Lady of Angels Academy in 1955 and was united in marriage to Vincent James Van Loo on June 30, 1956, in Clinton, IA. Ruth cherished her church groups, choirs and bridge club and genuinely loved people. Ruth gravitated to jobs that allowed her to share her joy – Jim and Ruth’s Toys and Hobbies, Welcome wagon, Manager of the “Circus Toy Store”, The Motor Club – anything that allowed her to interact with people. Ruth and Jim loved traveling the world and enjoyed trips to Rome, Argentina, Costa Rica, Italy, Belgium, St Thomas and most of the 50 States.
Survivors include her daughter, June Marie Van Loo and her children Chad (Sarah) Thacker, Brian (Melissa) Thacker and Abby (Landis) Wheeler, her son, Keith Van Loo and wife Laurie and their children Kyle (Alex Sweterlitsch) Van Loo, Lisa (Jessie White) Van Loo and Lauren (Bryce McCloskey) Van Loo; 2 brothers, Richard (Carol) Thornton of California and Dan (Carolyn) Thornton of Missouri and sister, Mary (Phil) Hayes of Clinton, IA, and sister-in-law, Joanne Thornton. She was preceded in death by her parents, her husband Vincent “Jim” Van Loo, on February 19, 2022, and her brother Charles “Chuck” J. Thornton on Jan 19, 2022. Ruth has seven great grandchildren Sebastian, Ciara, Ayden, Morgan, Harmony, Harper and Daniel.
Visitation for Mr. and Mrs. Van Loo will be from 2:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m., Saturday, February 26, 2022 at Meyers Funeral Chapel, 1600 W. Main St., Blue Springs, MO 64015. Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated 10:00 a.m., Saturday, March 5, 2022 at Prince of Peace Catholic Church, 1105 LaMetta Wynn Drive, Clinton, IA 52732, with burial at St. Irenaeus Cemetery, Clinton, IA.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions in Ruth Ann’s memory are suggested to Charitable Giving & Ways to Give – Prince of Peace Catholic Church – Clinton, IA (jcpop.org)
To Ruth Ann and Jim’s family, I am so sorry to hear of the passing of your parents and Chuck. My mother, Barbara (Wagemester) Daniels, kept in contact, I believe, with Ruth Ann for many years. Mom thought so much of your parents. I remember seeing cards from Ruth Ann at our home. May they all rest in peace, Teresa Jacobsen
Dear Phil,
Know that you and your family are in our thoughts and prayers. Know that Ruth and Jim are at peace together.
Jon, Purl, Troy, Logan, and Carley Weber
Hazelwood, MO (formerly of Camanche and Clinton)