Ruth Buro 81 of Bellmead passed away Monday December 29, 2008 at her residence. Services will be 2 pm Wednesday Dec. 31 at Sparks Memorial United Methodist Church with Rev. Jimmy Sansom officiating. Burial will be at Waco Memorial Park. Visitation will be 6 to 8 pm Tuesday Dec. 30 at Bellmead Funeral Home. Ruth was born March 31, 1927 in Marlin, TX to Charles and Bertha Ida Marie (Stein) Lemke. She married Herman J. Buro Jr. on July 2, 1947 in Marlin. She was a homemaker and a member of Sparks Memorial United Methodist Church. She was past President of Sparks Methodist Women and was a Sunday School Teacher. She was preceded in death by her parents and a brother Martin Charles Lemke. Survivors include her husband Herman J. Buro Jr of Bellmead, daughters Elaine Ruth Jackson of Spring, Judy Kay Pursche and husband Larry of Robinson, sons, Dale R. Buro and wife Kathy of Waco, Clyde M. Buro and wife Angie of Waco, 10 grandchildren, 9 great grandchildren, 2 great great grandchildren and several nieces and nephews. Pallbearers will be grandsons Brian Pursche, Billy Jackson, Nolan Buro, Jeffrey Buro, Adam Buro, Tom Oren and Travis Riendfliesch.The family would like to express a special thank you to Dr. Bull, Dr. Ritchie, Hillcrest Hospice and all her care givers.