[Artemisia] crossposting Sad News

[Robert Burns]

Mistress Diana The Dreamweaver passed away 1-14-13 the following is  
from a conduit webpage (the local salt lake science fiction convention)

http://conduit-sf.com/content/ruth-roper-rip-jan-14-2013

Ruth Roper R.I.P. Jan 14, 2013

After about two years of cancer, Ruth Roper died this morning. She  
had done pretty well, until mid of last-week.
She worked with CONduit staff, Masquerade, bulk-mail, etc,  
essentially since the beginning of CONduit. Many fans knew her in  
Camarilla, SCA, and belly dance.

She managed to make it to World-Con (2011), and SteamFest(2012).  
Thanks all who brightened her life, and condolences to those that she  
brightened.

Memorial events announced later, (when they get planned). Or contact  
me directly.

Charles Galway
cgalway-at-xmission-dot-com

Obituary from Deseret News:

Ruth Ann Roper (57) passed away on January 14, 2013 after a long  
struggle with ovarian cancer. She was a beloved daughter, sister, and  
friend and will be remembered for her loving attitude, acts of  
kindness, and service.
Born February 26, 1955 in Salt Lake City, to Glen and Delores Roper  
in Salt Lake City, Utah. Graduated from West High in 1973. Served an  
LDS Mission to Independence, Missouri and later earned degrees in  
elementary education and accounting. Ruth loved life and entertained  
audiences in dance, music and theatre. She performed rolls as a fairy  
godmother, a wicked witch, Elvira, and a clown named "Lala". She  
participated in clown parades, March of Dimes spook houses, and many  
belly dance events. She owned and operated an antique store in  
Murray, Utah selling all sorts of family finds and keepsakes. She  
also worked for the US Postal Service and was a food demonstrator for  
Advantage.
She is survived by her mother Delores, siblings Larry and Mel (Lori),  
Kay Baird and many nieces, nephews and friends that grew to love her.
Funeral services will be 11 a.m., Saturday, January 19, 2013 at the  
Granger North Stake Center, 3173 South 3450 West, West Valley City,  
Utah with a viewing from 9:45 a.m. to 10:45 a.m., the same day.  
Interment will be at 3:00 pm at the Santaquin City Cemetery.
Heartfelt thanks to the cancer staff at the Huntsman Cancer Institute  
and IHC Hospice. Online condolences at www.premierfuneral.com



Yours In Service To The Dream

Baron Don Master Robert de Fletcher