Ruth “Ruthie” Lucille Holton Rowley

Ruth “Ruthie” Lucille Holton Rowley originally of Weston, VT, died surrounded by her family in Springfield, VT on Friday, November 6 2020. Ruthie was born at home on Holden Hill on February 25, 1930, where she resided until she moved to Chester, VT to attend high school. She married her husband, Rollin “Casey” Rowley on December 30, 1950. Her daughter Susie Rowley Wyman was born the following year. Ruthie was a fixture at Stratton Mountain, where she ran the Big Cub ski school and taught scores of children how to ski. After retirement from teaching, Ruthie helped raise her beloved grandson Blake Rowley Wyman and in good weather, could always be found on her front porch. Ruthie was preceded in death by her parents Florence and Leon Holton and six of her siblings - Mildred Eklof, Dorie Benson, Louise West, Beatrice Autio, Rodger Holton, and George Holton. She is survived by her brother Lyle Holton, her husband Casey, her daughter Susie, son-in-law Larry, grandson Blake, and his partner Anna, as well as many nieces, nephews, great-nieces, and great-nephews. Her dear friend, Moira Armstrong, and her family helped care for Ruthie in the last years of her life. Memorial donations can be in Ruthie’s name to Mountain Valley Health Center in Londonderry, VT, or the Londonderry VT Rescue Squad c/o Brewster-Shea Funeral Service P.O. Box 885 Manchester Center, VT 05255