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Golda “Ruth” Sponseller

December 13, 1926 — December 28, 2019

Golda "Ruth" Hoggan Sponseller, 93, of Norco, California She passed away, at her home while surrounded by family, on Saturday, 28 December 2019. Ruth was born in Hollywood, California on 13 December 1926 to her parents, Lynn and Golda (Dansie) Hoggan and was the oldest of two children. She married Gail Wendal Sponseller on 15 August 1945 in Glendale, California. Ruth enjoyed gardening, arts, and crafts, writing poetry, Oil Painting, creative writing, sewing and helping others. She loved everyone and everyone loved her. She was an active member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints and served in her Ward and Stake Relief Society, Young Women, and Primary organizations. She is survived by her brother, Walter (Barbara) Hoggan of South Carolina, 5 children, Karen (Ron) Snow of Norco California, Linda (Steve) Waite of Star Idaho, Greg (Ruthie) Sponseller of Menifee California, Jim Sponseller of Jurupa Valley California and Pam (Rod) Davis of San Antonia Texas, 1 stepson, Louis (Maxine) Sponseller of Portland Oregon, 30 Grandchildren, 71 Great Grandchildren and 1 Great Great Grandson. She is preceded in death by her husband, Gail, parents, Lynn & Golda Hoggan, Daughter-in-law, Melody Sponseller, and Granddaughter Stacy Sponseller. Funeral services will be held at the LDS Chapel at 3600 Norconian Dr., Norco on Saturday, January 4, 2020, at 10:00 a.m. with a family viewing from 9:30 - 10:00. A public viewing will be held Friday evening from 6:00 to 8:00 at the La Sierra Memorial Chapel at 4933 La Sierra Ave, Riverside, California 92505. 6 Children - 30 Grandchildren Karen & Ron Snow, Robert & Gina Snow, Mark & Karina Snow, Cyndie & Steve Steinert, Eric & Ginger Snow, Shelly Snow, Bryan & Heather Snow, Brad & Jennet Snow, Karl & Stephanie Snow Kent Snow, Kari & Sione Tupou, Linda & Steve Waite, Trudi & George Lansford, Matt & Jen Waite, Kevin & Lani Waite, Debbi Waite, Greg & Ruthie Sponseller, Stacy Michelle Sponseller, Rachel Nicole Sponseller, Jennie & Tomer Katz, Shelba & Ryan Thompson, Nicole & Kregg Wallace, Jim & Melody Sponseller, Kim & Travis Farnes, Tim & Julie Sponseller, Chelsea & Justin Westerlink, Pam & Rod Davis, Kyle & Patti Davis, Marci Davis, Chad & Katelin Davis, Brent & Kristin Davis, Kristy & Josh Hanson, Louis & Maxine Sponseller, Michelle & Kurt Graham, Mike Sponseller, and Ryan Sponseller 71 Great Grandchildren Landon (Morgan) Graham ,Alex Graham, Addison Graham, Abigail Graham, Katherine Graham, Julianna Snow, Jaxon Snow, Jared Snow, Jaden Snow, Victoria Snow, Brett Snow, Brenna Snow, Karlee Snow, Cole Steinert, Vaughn Steinert, Xander Snow,Jonah Snow, Morgan Snow, Elijah Snow, Ruby Snow, Tara Snow, Scott Snow, Tyler Snow, Emmalee Snow, Caleb Snow, Savanna Snow, Jacob Snow, Mason Snow, Owen Snow, Lily Snow, Ethan Snow, Clara Snow, Kira Tupou, Samantha Tupou, Makenna Tupou, Wyatt Lansford, Charlotte Lansford, Cora Lansford, Morgan Lansford, Camrynn Waite, Jetta Waite, Sienna Waite, Conner Waite, Crew Waite, Sydney Waite, Shea Waite, Stacy Poveromo, Taylor Poveromo, Guy Poveromo, Bhaylen Sponseller-Bryson, Kaden Medina, Ty Medina, Alyssa Medina, William Wallace, Abigale Wallace, Genevieve Wallace, Sabine Wallace, Draegen Sponseller, Savena Sponseller, Juliet Hidalgo, Ema Benavidez, Arienna Westerlink, Tanner Davis, Holly Davis, Hudson Davis, Carter Davis, Kennedee Davis, Brigham Davis, Bennett Davis, and Makenna Davis 1 Great Great Grandchild: Clint Varela Visitation Sierra Memorial Chapel Mortuary 951-687-0551 | Friday 1/3, 5:00 pm - 8:00 pm Service The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints - Norco Saturday 1/4, 9:00 am Cemetery Crestlawn Memorial Park 11500 Arlington Ave. Riverside, California 92505 (951) 689-1441 | Saturday 1/4

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