Ruth C. Young
September 5, 1927 - March 3, 2022
Ruth C. Young, 94, of Indianapolis, passed away March 3, 2022. She was born September 5, 1927 in Atchison, KS, to the late Wilbur and Fayetta Skelly. Ruth was a graduate of Atchison High School, Class of 1945. She married Ralph Young in 1969, and he preceded her in death in 1999. Ruth was the manager of Ed Schock’s Toy & Hobby Shop for 20 years, and a longtime member of Broad Ripple United Methodist Church. Visitation will be Saturday, March 12, 2022 from 1:00 p.m. until the time of service at 2:00 p.m. at Shirley Brothers Fishers-Castleton Chapel, 9900 Allisonville Road. Ruth is survived by her children, Debbie F. Smith (Charles) and Douglas George Richards (Carol); grandchildren, Melissa Elliott (Dr. James), Ashley Helpling (Matt), Brett Young (Missy) and Brad Young (Amanda); three stepsons; and nine great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by two sisters. Memorial contributions may be made to the Humane Society of Indianapolis. www.shirleybrothers.com.
Ruth C. Young, 94, of Indianapolis, passed away March 3, 2022. She was born September 5, 1927 in Atchison, KS, to the late Wilbur and Fayetta Skelly. Ruth was a graduate of Atchison High School, Class of 1945. She married Ralph Young in... View Obituary & Service Information