Ruth May Hacker (nee Borngesser) of Yuma Arizona passed away on September 9th, 2013 at Yuma regional medical center. She was 69. Ruth was born on May 18th, 1944 in Margaret Hague hospital, Jersey City New Jersey. She married Charles Frederick Hacker October 16th, 1971. They had one child, Carl Frederick Hacker. Ruth came from a large family, of which there were 8 brothers (David, Kenneth, Paul, Donald, Robert, Charles, Wayne and Raymond Jr.), and 3 sisters (Eleanor, Amelia and Doris). Ruth was a resident of Yuma since 2001. She lived at Life Care Center of Yuma, where she had many friends, and was involved in many activities. Ruth was not just a resident, but she was also a volunteer. She ran the snack shop for many years. She was on the residents counsel. She delivered mail to other residents, and helped to organize activities, such as card games and bingo, on the weekends. She was a member of many religious organizations over the years. Serving on church councils, and singing in the choir. She took great comfort in reading the bible regularly, and singing inspirational hymns. Ruth was a great mother, and a good friend to a great many people. She will be sorely missed by all that knew her. She is survived by her son, Carl Hacker, of Yuma Arizona. She was preceded in death by her husband Charles Hacker, May 1999. Her mother, Doris Borngesser, January 1982, and father, Raymond Borngesser, January 2000. A memorial service will be held at Life Care Center of Yuma.