Celebrating the life of
Ruth Severns Lehman
March 27, 1921 - September 09, 2013
Savannah, GA- Ruth Severns Lehman, 92, passed away Monday, September 9, 2013 at her home under the care of Hospice Savannah.
A native of Lima, Ohio, Ruth was born to Waldo Severns and Tillie Hefner Severns on March 27, 1921. She was educated at Bluffton College and Ohio Northern University after which she taught second grade in Lima, Ohio. In her early years she was a Cub Scout Den Mother and Sunday school teacher. Ruth was a member of Speed Museum, a board member of Opera Guild formerly Friends of Kentucky Opera Filson Club, Pendennis Club, Crescent Hill Woman's Club, Louisville Woman's Club, and Highland Presbyterian Church.
Survivors include her husband of sixty nine years, Dr. Robert J. Lehman of Louisville and Savannah; three daughters and their husbands, Jennifer Lehman Turner and Jan L, Rebecca Lehman Perez and Celestino Tito, all of Savannah, and Celeste Lehman Smith and Eric of Hawaii; son and daughter-in-law, Thomas C. Lehman, DDS and Debora of Saulte St. Marie, MI; nine grandchildren, and four great-grandchildren. Ruth was preceded in death by her grandson, Howard Brent Turner.
The funeral service will be private.
Remembrances may be made to the Kentucky Opera, 323 W. Broadway, Louisville, KY 40202.
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We have beautiful memories of Ruth when she and Bob lived in Louisville. Ruth was a lovely charming friend. She will always be remembered. Fondly, Anita and Al
- anita and al goldin, louisville, KY
I am sorry to hear of her passing. It sounds like she lived a rich and refined life. My condolences to all. Ruth was my father's sister.
- Dan Severns, Lynnwood, WA, WA
I am sorry to hear of her passing. It sounds like she lived a rich and refined life. My condolences to all. Ruth was my father's sister.
- Dan Severns, Lynnwood, WA, WA
Dr. Lehman and family: With deepest sympathy to you and your family. We all loved Ruth!
- Libby Davis, Louisville, KY
Dear Bob, so sorry to learn of Ruth's passing. She was a great lady who I admired greatly. Have often wondered where you both were and how you were doing after leaving Louisville. Always enjoyed visiting with you both and especially bringing the girls for Halloween, because Ruth always had on a costume too. A very kind lady. Wanda McNeely
- Wanda McNeely, Louisville, KY
My condolences to all the Lehman family. Ruth was a beutiiful woman who gave joy to all she met. And she will always be my Den Mother. Ruth and my father Dick shared the same birthday, March 27, and they exchanged well wishes for many years. I am thinking of all of you. Your boyhood friend and and Cherokee Road neighbor, Richey Cleaves
- Rich Cleaves, Louisville, KY
Dr. Lehman, she was a really sweet lady, I enjoyed being her cab driver. My sincere condolences on your family's loss.
- Joe Abell, Louisville, KY
I am so sorry to hear about Mrs. Lehman.
- Linda Wynn, Madison, IN
Dear Jenny...so very sorry to hear of your mother's death. Remember the fun we had with Ruth and Martha? Beautiful ladies! Please contact me Dear Bob...please know how sad I am for you. Many good memories with the Langans and Lehmans.
- Susan Langan, Louisville, KY
Dear Bob and family, I was so sorry to read of Ruth's death. I send my condolences to all of you for your loss. I know you and Ruth had a happy, long life together, and I know you are thankful for that. Louise Chiles, your 'helper' in the Dept. for a year.
- Louise Chiles, Louisville, KY
My world is greatly diminished by the loss of Ruth. I so loved her... Kathy Scheibel
- Kathy Blalock Scheibel, Harrods Creek, KY
We have beautiful memories of Ruth when she and Bob lived in Louisville. Ruth was a lovely charming friend. She will always be remembered. Fondly, Anita and Al
- anita and al goldin, louisville, KY
I am sorry to hear of her passing. It sounds like she lived a rich and refined life. My condolences to all. Ruth was my father's sister.
- Dan Severns, Lynnwood, WA, WA
I am sorry to hear of her passing. It sounds like she lived a rich and refined life. My condolences to all. Ruth was my father's sister.
- Dan Severns, Lynnwood, WA, WA
Dr. Lehman and family: With deepest sympathy to you and your family. We all loved Ruth!
- Libby Davis, Louisville, KY
Dear Bob, so sorry to learn of Ruth's passing. She was a great lady who I admired greatly. Have often wondered where you both were and how you were doing after leaving Louisville. Always enjoyed visiting with you both and especially bringing the girls for Halloween, because Ruth always had on a costume too. A very kind lady. Wanda McNeely
- Wanda McNeely, Louisville, KY
My condolences to all the Lehman family. Ruth was a beutiiful woman who gave joy to all she met. And she will always be my Den Mother. Ruth and my father Dick shared the same birthday, March 27, and they exchanged well wishes for many years. I am thinking of all of you. Your boyhood friend and and Cherokee Road neighbor, Richey Cleaves
- Rich Cleaves, Louisville, KY
Dr. Lehman, she was a really sweet lady, I enjoyed being her cab driver. My sincere condolences on your family's loss.
- Joe Abell, Louisville, KY
I am so sorry to hear about Mrs. Lehman.
- Linda Wynn, Madison, IN
Dear Jenny...so very sorry to hear of your mother's death. Remember the fun we had with Ruth and Martha? Beautiful ladies! Please contact me Dear Bob...please know how sad I am for you. Many good memories with the Langans and Lehmans.
- Susan Langan, Louisville, KY
Dear Bob and family, I was so sorry to read of Ruth's death. I send my condolences to all of you for your loss. I know you and Ruth had a happy, long life together, and I know you are thankful for that. Louise Chiles, your 'helper' in the Dept. for a year.
- Louise Chiles, Louisville, KY
My world is greatly diminished by the loss of Ruth. I so loved her... Kathy Scheibel
- Kathy Blalock Scheibel, Harrods Creek, KY
Services under the direction of:
Fox & Weeks Funeral Directors, Hodgson Chapel
912-352-7200
