74, of Highlands Ranch, Colorado, passed away on January 21, 2012. Ruth was born in Victoria, Kansas in 1937. She was preceded in death by her husband, Donald Stephens and siblings, Elmer, Hubert, Mary and Lorraine. Ruth is survived by her son, Damon (Erica); grandchildren, Jack, Ellie and Addison; and siblings, Jim, Tom, Theresa, Charlie, Fritz, Lucy and Marvin. A Memorial Service will be held on Saturday, February 4, 2012 at 10:00 A.M., Horan & McConaty Family Chapel, 5303 East County Line Road (one block west of South Holly Street), in Centennial, Colorado. A Reception will follow at Horan & McConaty. Memorial contributions may be made in Ruth's name to Porter Hospice at the Johnson Center, 5020 East Arapahoe Road, Centennial, Colorado 80122. Please share your memories of Ruth and condolences with her family by signing the guestbook.