Canaday, Ruth Ann Olds

April 2, 1952 — March 31, 2022

Ruth Ann Olds Canaday, 69, of Amazonia, MO, passed away peacefully on March 31, 2022, at Tiffany Springs Rehab, surrounded by her three daughters.

Ruth was born April 2, 1952, in Kansas City, MO, the eldest of three daughters of John Calvin and Dorothy Louise (Beck) Olds. Her father and an infant grandson Carter preceded her in death.

Ruth grew up in Lathrop where she graduated from high school in 1970. For 16 years she owned and operated H&R Block franchises in Lathrop and Excelsior Springs, and later worked as a Network Administrator for DST and H&R Block headquarters.

Survivors include her daughters, Faith Weber (Joe Gray), Sarah Canaday and Becca Phillips (Chris); grandchildren, Morgan, Charlotte, Joel and Colin; mother, Dorothy Olds; sisters, Susie Rollheiser (John) and Debi Olds; nephew, Jacob Rollheiser; and niece, Emily Rollheiser; as well as other family members and friends, including her companion, Gary Burton and his daughter, Rachel Burton.

Visitation will be held from 5-7 pm Monday, April 4, at Park Lawn Northland Chapel, I-35 at State Route 291, Liberty, MO.

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Visitation will be held from 5-7 pm Monday, April 4, at Park Lawn Northland Chapel, I-35 at State Route 291, Liberty, MO.

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Sorry we will miss the visitation. Your mom’s happy go lucky spirit will be missed!!! You are in our thoughts and prayers. We will celebrate my dear cousin’s life “What we have once ENJOYED we can never lose: All that we LOVE deeply becomes a part of us.” Helen Keller Our condolences, Larry and Kathy Henson

Larry and Kathy Henson

I am so sorry for your loss. I met Ruth when we both worked at H&R Block and we became good friends. Her smile, her laugh, and the way she made you feel important are just a few of her qualities I will never forget. We just messaged each other last week. I love you Ruthie and will miss you. RIP ❤️

Vickie Ricciardi

Faith…you and your family are in our thoughts and prayers John and Mary Theilen

John and Mary Theilen

I am saddened to here of the her passing . She was a good friend in high school. We kept in contact with her on Facebook. Rest In Peace sweet friend.

Charlie Clevenger

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