Ruth Catherine Beyor1

F, #44842, b. Mar 20, 1921, d. Feb 20, 2019
Father*Henry Joseph Beyor1 b. Sep 8, 1890, d. Dec 29, 1967
Mother*Mary Melvina Tracy1 b. circa 1893, d. circa 1995

Chronological Events

Birth*Mar 20, 1921 Ruth Catherine Beyor was born on Mar 20, 1921 at Highgate Springs, Franklin County, Vermont, United States.1 
 She was the daughter of Henry Joseph Beyor and Mary Melvina Tracy.1 
Death*Feb 20, 2019 Ruth Catherine Beyor died on Feb 20, 2019, at age 97 at Holiday House Nursing Home, Saint Albans, Franklin County, Vermont, United States.1 
ObituaryFeb 23, 2019  OBITUARY: SWANTON – Ruth “Rooster” C. Rentz, age 97, left this earth to join her husband on Wednesday, February 20, 2019 at the Holiday House in St. Albans.

She was born in Highgate Springs on March 20, 1921, the daughter of the late Henry & Melvina (Tracy) Beyor.

Rooster was a lifelong resident of the Highgate/Swanton community. In her earlier years, Rooster was employed in the family businesses, the Bayview Hotel in Highgate Springs and Frank Rentz’s Sales and Service where they sold Artic Cat, Husqvarna and Indian Motorcycles. She was an avid outdoorswoman, she absolutely loved hunting, fishing and riding her motorcycle. She enjoyed telling stories of her past, tending to her flower and vegetable gardens and worried everyone while she insisted on mowing her own lawn well in to her 90’s.

She is survived by her siblings, Pearl Wilson of Swanton, Marie Bell and her husband, Don of Swanton, Madeline Bressette of Swanton, and Lawrence “Mac” Beyor of New Hampshire; a very special nephew/godson, Bruce Hakey and his wife, Carol of Swanton; a dear friend, Lena Gadouas; a special cousin, Linda Mulheron; and many nieces & nephews. Besides her parents, Rooster was predeceased by her husband, Frank Rentz; siblings, Ralph “Bob” Beyor, Carlton “Kike” Beyor, Marshall “Zeke” Beyor, Robert Beyor, Lucille “Toots” Hakey, Marion Brooks and Rita Benjamin; and brothers-in-law, Winfield Bessette, and George Hakey.

Rooster’s family would like to extend a special thank you to the nurses and staff at the Holiday House, Franklin County Home Health Agency, and the Northwestern Medical Center for the exceptional care they offered her.

In keeping with Rooster’s wishes there will be no public services.

In lieu of flowers, contributions in Rooster’s memory can be made to the Holiday House Nursing Facility, 642 Sheldon Rd., St. Albans, VT 05478.

Condolences, photos, and favorite memories may be shared through www.gossfs.com.1

 

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