Ruth Ann Hageman

February 4, 1937 - August 27, 2020

SAN DIEGO —

Ruth Ann grew up between the cities of Oakland and San Leandro, California. She graduated in 1958 with a BA in English from UC Berkeley where she met her husband, Bob Fahey. In 1960, Ruth Ann and Bob pursued graduate degrees at the University of Chicago. In 1963, Bob’s university position at UCSD brought the couple to San Diego, where Ruth Ann launched her life as a mother, teacher, civic servant, activist, and dear friend. Ruth Ann’s first child, Felicia, was born in 1967, followed by Kevin in 1971; she raised her children to be independent, creative, and adventurous.

In her long, successful career with the City, Ruth Ann worked in the Housing Commission, City Manager’s office, and as Energy Coordinator. She also assumed the volunteer role of President of the local chapter of California Women in Government. In all positions, Ruth Ann was a hard worker, respectful of co-workers, thoughtful, and generous in sharing credit. Her final, crowning contribution to the city was the installation at the entrance to Balboa Park of a 6 1/2 foot bronze statue of Kate Sessions by sculptor, Ruth Hayward.

In 1987, Ruth Ann married Bill Bohan and was welcomed by his family of four children, Bridget, Gretchen, Sean and Barbara, who were soon celebrating new marriages and births. These were deeply joyful years for Ruth Ann who relished the beauty, athleticism, and academic successes of their six granddaughters: Megan, Julia, Emily, Olivia, Rachel, and Kayla.

Ruth Ann passed in her sleep on August 27th. Bill, her love of over 30 years, died 10 days later. Ruth Ann is dearly missed and her memory will be cherished by all the family members and friends who embraced her.

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