Ruthie John

Name: Ruthie John.

Age: 35.

Family: Husband, Jason; daughter, Allyson; and son, Connor.

City of residence: Willows.

Occupation: Custodian at Walden Academy.

Hobbies and interests: Hunting, camping, scrapbooking, canning and crafting.

What are your favorite things about autumn? Deer season. We take the kids up to the hills and hunt and hike through the wonderful autumn foliage. And Halloween.

What are some of your fondest memories? The birth of my children, and too many more to name.

Whom do you most admire and why? My mother. She is the most loving and giving person I know.

What's something about yourself that your friends might not know? I don't ever shut up; they know everything there is to know about me.

What is your dream job? I want to own and run a home for people who are less fortunate, and help them get on their feet.

What quality in people do you most admire? Honesty.

What was the last thing that made you laugh? My friend Jill's humor.

What topic of conversation really gets you steamed? Talking about money with the hubby.

What are you thankful for? God and my family.

Is there anything you're truly passionate about? Children. Showing every child I interact with that they are loved and important.

Have there been any big changes for you this year? I have lost 105 pounds.

What is your greatest accomplishment? Raising a family with strong morals, integrity, and faith in God.

Contact Jenn Anderson at 934-6800 or janderson@tcnpress.com