Ruth Marie Honsky

Ruth Honsky, 67, passed away on Tuesday, January, 16 surrounded by those she loved the most. Ruth, who went by Ruthie, was the last child of John and Julia Pund. On November 19th, 1950, Ruthie joined her four living siblings and embraced her role as the family’s youngest by never letting go of the optimism and joy that came to define her. After graduating from Cardinal Glennon High School, Ruthie began working for ECB. She remained there for more than two decades and formed many lifelong friendships with her colleagues there. In her young adulthood, Ruthie was involved in the Redemptorist Social Club where she met her husband, Dave Honsky. She married him at age 31 and the couple moved to Lenexa, Kansas. They lived there for several years until moving to the northland of Kansas City to be closer to her family. After leaving ECB, she began working for the company of her dreams—the Disney Corporation. The job eventually took her and Dave to Florida, a bittersweet move for Ruthie who loved her family deeply. Ruthie and Dave remained in Florida until 2016 when they returned to Kansas City, Missouri. Ruthie most memorable trait was her kindness to everyone. She enjoyed socializing with friends old and new. Her smile and easy-going spirit naturally drew others in and she cherished her friends and held her relationships with them dear. Ruthie never forgot a face, a fact, or a memory of any kind and was often counted on to be the family historian. Ruthie’s love for her family ran deep and anyone who talked with her could see the pride she carried for them. She was generous to the core and loved nothing more than choosing a special gift—a book, toy, or something else—that was “just right” for her many nieces, nephews, or siblings. Her thoughtfulness was like no other. Ruthie was kind and thoughtful and remained optimistic in the face of difficulty. The nurses say each day she rose to face with a smile for what the day would bring. She never complained and always thought of others. Ruthie had a humble soul. It is with great sadness that her loved ones say goodbye to Ruthie. She joins in heaven her parents, John and Julia Pund, and the sister she never met, Mary Theresa. She is survived by her husband David Honsky, siblings Marguerite (James) Weickert, Catherine (Thomas) Adams, Richard Pund, and Dorothy Harper. She also leaves behind several nieces and nephews, great-nieces and nephews, and one great-great nephew. No matter how your heart is grieving, if you keep on believing, the dream that you wish will come true. –Cinderella

Ruth Marie Honsky

November 19, 1950 - January 16, 2018