Mary Ruth Nusbaum Gist, 77, died Wednesday August 18, 2004 at Carroll Hospital Center. She was the spouse of Francis Levine Gist.
She was born August 6, 1927 in Westminster, MD the daughter of the late Harry Ambrose Nusbaum and Ida Martin Nusbaum.
She retired after 29 years as a Licensed Practical Nurse for Springfield State Hospital and then worked for Senior Constant Care in Winfield for over 15 years. She was a Member of Sykesville American Legion Post 223 and a Life member of Westminster VFW #467 Ladies Auxialary . She enjoyed Crocheting and was a member of MD Classified. She was also a member of Sykesville United Methodist Church.
Surviving are Son and Daughter-in-law: Francis W. and Karen Gist of Jarriottsville, Daughter Carol R. Brooks of Owings Mills, Daughter and Son-in-law: Judith and Erich Hofmann of Manchester. Sister: Evelyn Wilson of PA, Brother: Donald Nusbaum of Union Bridge, Brother: Robert Nusbaum of Westminster, Sister: Betty Haines of Westminster Grandchildren: Deborah Davis, Kevin Gist, Michael Gist, Jeffrey Gist, Brooke Brooks, Ashley Hofmann, Heather Hofmann. Great-grandchildren: Devin Hunt, Ronnie Gist, Josie Gist, Hailey Davis, Amber Davis, Jessica Gist, Brandon Gist and Bobbie Gist.
Preceded in death by son: Ronald L. Gist and Brothers and Sisters: James and Henry Nusbaum, Dorothy Johnston and Janet Bookhultz
Funeral Services will be held Saturday August 21, 2004 10 Am at BURRIER-QUEEN FUNERAL HOME AND CREMATORY, P.A., 1212 West Old Liberty Rd. Winfield, MD 21784 with Rev. Charles Main officiating. Interment will be in Deer Park UMC Cemetery, Westminster, MD
The family will receive friends at the funeral home on Thursday 7-9 Pm and Friday 2-4 and 7-9 PM