Ruth Clark Holdaway, 39, Minot, ND, formerly of Kerkhoven, MN died Sunday, January 7, 2018 in Minot.

Ruth was born April 2, 1978, in Willmar, MN to Richard and Karen (Haberle) Clark. She was educated in Kerkhoven, MN and graduated from KMS High School in 1996. She attended college at Concordia College in Moorhead, Ridgewater College in Willmar, Mayville State University and completed her degree in social work at Minot State University in 2003.

Ruth was united in marriage to Daniel Holdaway on December 5, 2009. They made their home in Minot. She spent her career as a social worker coordinating services for those in need for both Williams County in Williston and Ward County in Minot. She enjoyed her career field and appreciated her coworkers who shared the same passion to assist and protect those in need.

Ruth loved her family and friends. She was known to entertain and cook for many occasions in her home. She enjoyed reading, movies and theatre. Her love for children and animals was well known to all, through the care of her family and four legged babies at home. She will be missed by all who were blessed to share in her life.

Ruth's loving family includes her husband, Daniel Holdaway, Minot; mother, Karen Clark, Clara City, MN; brother, Allen Clark, Willmar, MN along with numerous aunts, uncles, cousins and friends.

Ruth was preceded in death by her father and maternal and paternal grandparents.

Gathering of Family and Friends will be held on Thursday, January 11, 2018 from 6:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. at the Thomas Family Funeral Home of Minot.
Memorials are preferred to the Souris Valley Animal Shelter of Minot.

Memorial Service: 11:00 a.m. Monday, January 15, 2018 at Immanuel Lutheran Church in Clara City, MN.