August 8, 2023
Nasman, Ruth M.
Ruth May (Swensen) Nasman, a longtime resident of Westwood, died Saturday, August 5th, 2023 at the Brigham and Women’s Hospital in Boston. She was 70. Ruth was born March 6, 1953 in Revere, Massachusetts, one of the seven children of Walter Ferdinand and Nathalie Louise (Tobey) Swenson. Ruth earned her Bachelor of Science Degree in Nursing and worked at the Visiting Nurses Association, as a school nurse for the Town of Westwood, at Norwood Hospital, and served as the Director of Adult Day Care at the Deutsches Altenheim in West Roxbury for 15 years. She is survived by her beloved husband, Glenn Douglas Nasman; her two daughters, Rebecca Tibbetts, and her husband Michael, of Fort Meyers, Florida, and Valerie Haueisen, and her husband David, of Columbus, Ohio; her two sons, James Nasman, and his partner Stephen Gine, of Oakland, California, and Daniel Nasman of Medfield; her two brothers, David Swensen and Jonathan Swensen; her two sisters, Margie Swensen and Mary Larson; and her five grandchildren, Caoline and Lydia Tibbetts, and Jonathan, Nathalie, and Anna Haueisen. Ruth was the sister of the late Daniel and Stephen Swensen. Relatives and friends are invited to attend her Memorial Service Saturday, August 12th at 11:30 am at the Emmanuel Baptist Church, 63 Rockwood Road, Norfolk. In lieu of flowers donations in her memory to the Samaritan’s Purse, PO Box 3000, Boone, NC 28607 (or online at samaritanspurse.org) would be appreciated.
Comments(6)
Ruth was a beautiful saint. Christ worked through her to love people. She made everyone feel special and you knew that she saw you and cared for you. She was always humble and pointing to her savior Jesus. I know that she is more alive and joyful now than she has ever been. I cannot wait to see her again in glory.
Rest in Peace Ruth.
I worked with Ruth at Sr.Place, Altenheim, when she was Director of Adult Day Care. Her clinical expertise and compassion for clients and families was inspirational.
Heartfelt condolences to her family.
DEBORAH MCNEIL A kind, loving, wonderful neighbor. We will miss her and think of her often. She always helped to make the world a better place.
JIM CARRON As a new Christian, I have so many fond memories of growth that took place at the Nasman home and Ruthie always had delicious food to serve. What a servant of God! Steve Fait and I so much enjoyed the cinnamon rolls at dinner – my mouth still waters at the thought of that wonderful treat. I am looking forward to seeing you and Steve in the future reunion with the Lord. Prayers to you Glenn.
JULIE STOLTZ Ruth was a beautiful person inside and out, She was like a second mother to me, and growing up with her family has been one of the greatest gifts of my life. I will miss her, her straight talk, and wonderful baked goods. We are at a loss, but she is at peace.