Ruth 'Lib' Elizabeth Ardinger, 95, of Anamoose, ND and formerly of Hagerstown, MD went to be with the Lord Wednesday, September 3, 2025 at SMP Health St. Aloisius Hospital in Harvey, ND.  Ruth has generously donated her body to UND's Deeded Body Program, helping future medical students learn.  A Memorial Service will be held at a later date.  In lieu of flowers, memorials are preferred to the Trinity Lutheran Church in Drake, ND: P.O. Box 316 Drake, ND 58736.

Ruth Elizabeth was born August 1, 1930 in Hagerstown, MD, daughter of the late Charles Andrew Ardinger and Mildred (Treager) Ardinger.  As a resident of Maryland, she was a 1949 graduate of Hagerstown High School.  She served in the United States Air Force during the Korean War and continued to celebrate her service to her country until her passing.  Ruth was once married to Franklin Boswell, and to this union the couple welcomed a son, Bradley Jayson Boswell.

Ruth owned and operated a grooming shop in Williamsport, MD.  She also had a kennel where she raised show stock, Black Danes and Pet Stock Poodles.  Ruth also owned and operated pet and grooming shops in California and Arizona.

Ruth was an avid hunter and fisherman.  She loved the outdoors, traveling, and camping. Woodworking was also a hobby that she loved.  She was a member of the Trinity Lutheran Church in Drake, ND.

Ruth is survived by her daughter-in-law, Pastor Lori Boswell; grandsons, Colter and Ryder; great-grandson, Jameson George Boswell, all of Yreka, CA; nieces, nephews and longtime friend, Margaret 'Marge' Catlett.

She was preceded in death by her son, Bradley Jayson Boswell; parents, Charles and Mildred Ardinger; sister, Dorothy (Charles) Beatty; brothers, George (Naomi) Ardinger, Lewis (Pearl) Ardinger; close nephews and nieces.