Nancy E. Ruder

Nancy E. (Duggins) Ruder, 55, of Kansas City, Kansas, passed away Thursday, July 22, 2910, at her home surrounded by her loving family.

Nancy was born September 21, 1954, to William and Mary Duggins in Kansas City, Missouri. She graduated from Shawnee Mission West High School in 1972. Nancy worked as an Accounts Receivables clerk for Santa Fe Distributing for 22 years.

Nancy always welcomed friends and family with open arms and saw the best in all. Nancy was a lady and the true meaning of Grace. She loved spending time with her family and always put the needs of them before her own.

Nancy is preceded in death by her parents, Bill and Mary Duggins, a brother Michael Duggins, and a sister Susan Channell.

She is survived by her loving companion of 17 years, Bud Penner; her daughters, Beth Ruder, Johanna Ruder, and Nicole Penner; a granddaughter, Savannah; sisters, Mary and Ron Welker and Patty and Chris Patterson; in law's, Laura and Jeff Miller, Sue and Steve Sharpe, Diane and Kevin Fonte, Amy and Larry Bowline, Jan Ruder, Nick Ruder, Nick Ruder, Sr., and lifelong friends Barbara and Frank Rock.

The family suggests memorial contributions be made to the Young Survival Coalition, 10520 Barkley, Overland Park, Kansas 66212.

Visitation and Celebration of Life Service

Visitation will be 6 to 8 p.m. Tuesday, July 27, 2010, at the Amos Family Chapel of Shawnee. A Celebration of Nancy's Life will be 10 a.m., Wednesday, July 28, 2010, at the Chapel.