She was born May 6, 1921, in Springville, IA, daughter of Robert B. and Inez M. Merritt Condit. Ruth graduated in 1938 from Viola High School in Viola, IA.

Ruth married Delman Bowers May 31, 1941, in Junction City, KS; he died March 18, 1997.

She worked at the Cattle Congress before and during the show in the Horse Department Office for 16 years, Professional Management Midwest for 14 years during tax season, and City Directory for many years.

She was a member of the Cornbelt Walking Horse Assn. She volunteered with the Hawkeye Valley Area Agency on Aging for 12 years, leaving in 2011. She received the Governor’s Volunteer Award in 2001. She was active in 4-H. She enjoyed sewing and gardening and following her children and Del to all their horse shows and to Del’s many political activities.

Ruth was a member of First Presbyterian Church since 1949, where she had been a deacon.

Ruth is survived by two sons, Bruce (Cathy) Bowers, of Waterloo and Rick (Kirstan) Condit, of Marshalltown; daughter, Sue (Ed) Halvorson, of Waterloo; 11 Grandchildren, 15 great grandchildren, and 7 great-great grandchildren; brother, Robert (Carol) Condit, of Waterloo; and one sister, Norma Carter, of Philadelphia, PA.

She is preceded in death by one daughter, Sandra Joens; a grandson Bryan Joens; two brothers, Kenneth and Donald Condit; and two sisters, Florence Brooks and Byrdena Taylor.

Private Family Services to take place at Locke Funeral Home with burial Garden of Memories Cemetery, Waterloo.

Memorials may be sent to First Presbyterian Church of Waterloo. Cards sent to the funeral home will be forwarded to the family.

Condolences may be left at www.LockeFuneralHome.com