Liz Rudd

Liz Rudd

On November 1, 2015 Liz Rudd, who has touched the lives of so many people passed away peacefully surrounded by family at the age of 91.

Growing up in foster homes during World War II, it was a difficult time.  In 1939 she moved to Berlin to seek employment. Her first day on the job was also the day Germany invaded Poland.

In 1948 she married Ivan Rudd in Germany. Materials for a wedding dress were non-existent.  Ivan ordered a nylon parachute through the army and with the help of friends a beautiful wedding dress was created for Liz and her bridemaids.

In September 1948 Ivan and Liz departed Germany and moved to Ogden, Utah.  Speaking very little English she enrolled in night classes to learn English, but her German accent remained strong, which gave Liz her unique personality.  In 1955 she received her U.S. Citizenship.

Liz was active as a Girl Scout Leader for 20 years. She was also a member of the Golden Spike Gem and Mineral Society for 26 years. Through requests from the members, Ivan and Liz along with fellow “rockhounds” established the Ogden Natural History Museum, which is currently located at the Eccles Dinosaur Park.

Liz was a volunteer at St. Benedict’s Hospital Auxiliary for 18 years. As volunteer president she established the Encore Shop, a consignment store located at St. Benedict’s Hospital, to raise funds for hospital equipment. It remained open for 24 years.

Christmas was a special time of the year for Liz.  For 12 years she created Christmas items and sold the items at Christmas boutiques.  She collected numerous Christmas decorations and her home was a “Christmas Showcase” of holiday spirit.

Liz is survived by her husband, Ivan; her daughters, Beverly and Stephanie; and granddaughter, Kim.

Funeral Mass will be held on Thursday, November 5, 2015 at 2 p.m. with Rosary at 1:30 p.m. at St. Joseph Catholic Church, 514 24th St., Ogden, Utah.  Interment, Lindquist’s Washington Heights Memorial Park, 4500 Washington Blvd.  A Celebration of Life will be held on November 14, 2015 from 11 to 2 p.m. at Lindquist’s Alumni Center, located on Weber State University campus, 1235 Village Dr., Ogden, Utah 84408 (parking available behind Weber State Credit Union).

In lieu of flowers please donate to your favorite charity in her honor.