Ruth Vera Dunlap, 99, peacefully passed away November 5, 2017, in Montgomery Ohio. Ruth was born Sep 13, 1918, in Mt Vernon, Ohio to William and Nellie Dick. She graduated from Willis HS in Delaware OH in 1936. Ruth attended business college, then Ohio Wesleyan University, and graduate from Ohio University. She and Lloyd Dunlap were married Aug 12, 1946, in Athens, Ohio; and to the union 6 children were born. During WWII Ruth served in the WAVES in Washington, DC, where she played French horn in the WAVES band. At age 95 she participated, as the only female veteran on that trip, on an Honor Flight to Washington, DC. She loved children, and nurturing them in education. From 1964 to 1979 she taught first grade at Maineville Elementary school. For several years, she tutored a Laotian family in English Second Language. In retirement, an avid reader, she volunteered at the Maineville public library and belonged to a literary club. She also participated in a local mission group, making bandages, clothing and quilts. Fond of music, Ruth played tuba, violin, French horn, and piano. She was a member of Bethel Murdoch Presbyterian Church, Morrow Progress Club, Little Miami Retired Teachers, Warren County Retired Teachers, DAR, and Retired WAVES. Survivors include daughters, Carol (Tom) Cooper, Denise (Brian) Gunder, and Gwen Romire; sons, Larry (Barbara) Dunlap-Berg, Ken (Kathy) Dunlap, and Ted Dunlap; 12 grandchildren; 11 great grandchildren; Phyllis Biggs, special, dear care-giving friend, and dear friend, Melody Bain. Preceded in death by her husband, Lloyd, in 1995, her parents, her sister, Phyllis, and brother Joe. She enjoyed a wonderful life, with many special friends and family. So grateful for all the special people who touched her life with wonderful care at The Lodge Retirement Center and Assisted Living, and Meadowbrook Care Center, and Hospice of Cincinnati. We loved her so much, and we have so many memories. We will miss her very much. In lieu of flowers, the family suggests gifts to Bethel Murdoch Presbyterian Church, 9602 Murdoch-Goshen Rd, Loveland OH 45140 or Maineville Elementary School, payable to "Little Miami Schools" with notation for Maineville Primary School in memory of Ruth Dunlap, address: Hamilton Maineville Primary School, 373 E Fosters Maineville Rd, Maineville OH 45039, ATTN: Teresa Reynolds. Please join us as we celebrate her life, Friday Nov 10, 2017, at Bethel Murdoch Presbyterian Church, 9602 Murdoch-Goshen Rd, Loveland OH 45140. Visitation 9:30am-11am, with service at 11am, followed by lunch at the church. Funeral Home: Tufts Schildmeyer Family Funeral Home & Cremation Center - Loveland 129 Riverside Drive Loveland, OH US 45140