Family Card - Person Sheet
Family Card - Person Sheet
NameRuth Lea JESTER 
, 2975
, 2975Birth26 January 1918, Native of Ashdown, Arkansas, USA
Death3 September 2012, Baton Rouge, Louisiana, USA Age: 94
Burial6 September 2012, Greenoaks Memorial Park, USA
FatherJoe JESTER , 4394
MotherErsie , 4395
Spouses
1Duane James DUCKERING 4321, 1781
4321, 1781MemoHit by a drunk driver
BurialEvergreen Cemetery, Everett, Snohomish, Washington, USA4327
Census1 April 1950, Fairbanks, Alaska, USA Age: 33
OccupationElectricain in the construction industry
FatherWarren Wadswoth DUCKERING , 1687 (1873-1943)
MotherAlma Avis BROWN , 1688 (1881-1957)
Family ID1136
2Charles Wesley LEA , 4396
, 4396Family ID2034
ChildrenDianne , 4397
Notes for Ruth Lea JESTER
In Memory of Ruth Jester Duckering January 26, 1918 - September 3, 2012
Ruth Lea Duckering, age 94 entered her heavenly home on September 3, 2012. She was a native of Ashdown, Arkansas, and a resident of Baton Rouge since 1948. She was a bookkeeper and notary during her early years and helped established and also co-managed Lampin's Young World with her sister Lina Lampin. She was a longtime member of Istrouma Baptist Church. Visitation will be at Greenoaks Funeral Home 9595 Florida Blvd. on Wednesday September 5, 2012 from 5pm till 8pm. Visiting will resume at the funeral home on Thursday September 6, 2012 from 1pm till service time at 3:30pm conducted by Rev. Ron Lambe, interment to follow in Greenoaks Memorial Park. Ruth is survived by a daughter Dianne Lea Schumaker, and husband Jerry, of Central; three grandsons David Schumaker and wife Janet, Steven Schumaker and wife Sarah, both of Denham Springs, and Darren Schumaker and wife Angie, of Sugarland, TX., one great-grandson Daniel Schumaker, of Sugarland, TX., four step great-grandchildren C.J. Brewer, Mindy Rizzi, Tyler Green, and Mia Adams. She was greatly loved by numerous nieces and nephews who will miss their "Aunt Ruth". She will be remembered for her smile and kind spirit and her love for people. She was preceded in death by her parents Joe and Ersie Jester, husband Charles Wesley Lea Jr., and second husband Duane Duckering, ten brothers and sisters and an infant grandson. Memorial donations may be made to Paralyzed Veterans, Istrouma Baptist Church or a charity of your choice.
Published in TheAdvocate.com from Sept. 4 to Sept. 6, 20124335
Ruth Lea Duckering, age 94 entered her heavenly home on September 3, 2012. She was a native of Ashdown, Arkansas, and a resident of Baton Rouge since 1948. She was a bookkeeper and notary during her early years and helped established and also co-managed Lampin's Young World with her sister Lina Lampin. She was a longtime member of Istrouma Baptist Church. Visitation will be at Greenoaks Funeral Home 9595 Florida Blvd. on Wednesday September 5, 2012 from 5pm till 8pm. Visiting will resume at the funeral home on Thursday September 6, 2012 from 1pm till service time at 3:30pm conducted by Rev. Ron Lambe, interment to follow in Greenoaks Memorial Park. Ruth is survived by a daughter Dianne Lea Schumaker, and husband Jerry, of Central; three grandsons David Schumaker and wife Janet, Steven Schumaker and wife Sarah, both of Denham Springs, and Darren Schumaker and wife Angie, of Sugarland, TX., one great-grandson Daniel Schumaker, of Sugarland, TX., four step great-grandchildren C.J. Brewer, Mindy Rizzi, Tyler Green, and Mia Adams. She was greatly loved by numerous nieces and nephews who will miss their "Aunt Ruth". She will be remembered for her smile and kind spirit and her love for people. She was preceded in death by her parents Joe and Ersie Jester, husband Charles Wesley Lea Jr., and second husband Duane Duckering, ten brothers and sisters and an infant grandson. Memorial donations may be made to Paralyzed Veterans, Istrouma Baptist Church or a charity of your choice.
Published in TheAdvocate.com from Sept. 4 to Sept. 6, 20124335
Notes for Duane James (Spouse 1)
USA Army Registarion Card - see copy on file: Serial Number 2620, Duane James Duckering, Order Number 3881, R.7.D. No 1 Everett, Snohomish, Wash age 23 born 3 march 1917 Everett, Wash. USA Citizen. Contact person Miss Gladys Duckering, sister R.7.D. No 1, Everett, Snohomish, Wash. Employer Pringle Electric Co, Robert Pringle, Everett, Snohomish, Wash. Signed Duane James Duckering. Height 5’ 10.75”, 157lbs, gray eyes, brown hair, light complexion. Scar on left side of lip. Dated 16 October 1940.
Duane worked in construction as an electrician, particularly with power plants and was often away. (20.11.96)
1950 Census. Fairbanks, Alaska, USA. Duckering, Duane J, head age 33 born USA, electrician, Lois F, wife age 33 born USA, Ruthanna, daughter age 8 born USA, Merrie A, daughter age 5 born USA and Christine J daughter born June 1949, Alaska. (See copy on file)
The internet records Duane's address as 8985 Syble Drive, Baton Rouge, LA 70814-2511, tel 001 504 924 1806. In addition it records Ruth L Duckering living at the same address, whom I presume is his second wife. (AOL Jan 1998)
1993. Duane J. Duckering died Thursday, November 4, 1993, at the Baton Rouge General Medical Center as a result of an automobile accident.
He was 76, a native of Everett, Wash., and a resident of Baton Rouge. He was retired from the Bechtel Corporation and was a consultant at the River Bend Nuclear Power Plant in St. Francisville, La.
He is survived by wife, Ruth Jester Lea Duckering, Baton Rouge; four daughters; and six grandchildren.
Preceded in death by first wife, Lois Funk Duckering.
Obituary published in The Sunday Advocate, Baton Rouge, La., November 7, 1993, Page 3-F.4334
Duane worked in construction as an electrician, particularly with power plants and was often away. (20.11.96)
1950 Census. Fairbanks, Alaska, USA. Duckering, Duane J, head age 33 born USA, electrician, Lois F, wife age 33 born USA, Ruthanna, daughter age 8 born USA, Merrie A, daughter age 5 born USA and Christine J daughter born June 1949, Alaska. (See copy on file)
The internet records Duane's address as 8985 Syble Drive, Baton Rouge, LA 70814-2511, tel 001 504 924 1806. In addition it records Ruth L Duckering living at the same address, whom I presume is his second wife. (AOL Jan 1998)
1993. Duane J. Duckering died Thursday, November 4, 1993, at the Baton Rouge General Medical Center as a result of an automobile accident.
He was 76, a native of Everett, Wash., and a resident of Baton Rouge. He was retired from the Bechtel Corporation and was a consultant at the River Bend Nuclear Power Plant in St. Francisville, La.
He is survived by wife, Ruth Jester Lea Duckering, Baton Rouge; four daughters; and six grandchildren.
Preceded in death by first wife, Lois Funk Duckering.
Obituary published in The Sunday Advocate, Baton Rouge, La., November 7, 1993, Page 3-F.4334