Ruth was the youngest of three children, born to Jesse and Ruth McGee, Sr,
September 5, 1932, in Omaha, NE.
Ruth was the last surviving member of the immediate family.
Father: Jesse McGee Sr. July 7, 1902—June 25, 1969 (aged 67)
Mother: Ruth Woods July 18, 1907—Feb 28, 2016 (aged 109–110)
Brothers: Warren A. McGee Feb 20, 1926— Nov 19, 1989 (aged 62—63)
Jesse McGee Jr. Feb 20, 1931—Jul 4, 1964 (aged 33)
Ruth gave birth to Darryl 1954, married Wilbert York in 1961, and gave birth to Leah 1966. Ruth lived 86 years in Omaha, growing up in North Omaha. She graduated from Central High School. She received a Diploma from Dickinson Secretarial School for key punch in 1958 and worked at OPPD as a key punch operator. Ruth left OPPD and went to work for John Deere until they moved to Chicago, Il. She worked at Baker’s as a cashier for a couple of years and then ended her working career as a Paraprofessional with O.P.S.
Ruth McGee-York passed away Tuesday October 23, 2018. Survived by children Darryl York and Leah York. Preceded in death by husband Wilbert Earl.
Visitation of the family will be Friday & Saturday at the York’s home 4039 Mary St. 68112. Funeral Service Monday 1:00 PM at New Life Presbyterian Church 4060 Pratt St. Interment Graceland Park Cemetery.
Roeder Mortuary, Inc. – 108th Street Chapel
2727 N 108th St – Omaha, NE – 402-496-9000
