Ruthanne Soeth died at her home in Willows on Tuesday, Nov. 29, 2022. She was born in Willard, Ohio, to John D. and Bonnie R. Minniear.
She graduated from South Central High School in Greenwich, Ohio, in June of 1969. She moved to California in 1973 and spent the past 43 years in Willows, where she enjoyed living on the family farm.
Her passion in life was her love for animals and the country life. She began and ended her life in a saddle.
Although she was skilled in bookkeeping, self-employment as a horse trainer best suited her for over 20 years. She worked with friends from the “ground to the saddle.”
When she wasn’t training or at a horseshow, you would find her on her mule, Charlotte, in the mountains, “enjoying God’s beauty with her friends.” She was very successful in the horse industry from the show saddle to the ranch saddle and her home is filled with memorabilia from her accomplishments.
She was a force to be reckoned with in the industry.
She was blessed with creativity and at one point in time had a business called The Farmer’s Daughter, where she hand-crafted wood décor. She could sew intricate show horse attire and make flower arrangements for family weddings.
She would be characterized by her friends as a true cowgirl, fiercely independent and tough as nails.
She is survived by her loving spouse of 41 years, David R. Soeth of Willows; daughter Leslie R. Culp of Willows; stepdaughter Amy Soeth of Scottsdale, Ariz., and her children, Jake and Skye; brother Steve Minniear (Rose) of Auburn; sister Linda Joseph (Jeff) of Artois; grandson Taylor Collins of Willows, CA, granddaughter Emma Jane (Pedro) Sanchez; great-grandchildren Treston, Ava, Bentley, and Audrina Sanchez of Willows; and extended family members in California, Ohio, Florida, Arizona, and Illinois, who will miss her.
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