Ruby Pearl Spaar, 83, of Sabetha, KS, formerly of Holton, passed away Thursday, October 1, 2020 at the Apostolic Christian Home in Sabetha. Ruby was born November 3, 1936 in Sullivan, IL, the daughter of Edward and Laura (Jenkins) Taylor.

Ruby graduated from Sullivan High School in Sullivan, IL and attended 2 years at Anderson College in Anderson, IN. She was an accounting clerk for Goodyear Tire Company for 21 years.

Ruby was a member of Lakeview Faith Chapel.

She married Richard V. Spaar on July 2, 1959 in Decatur, IL; he preceded her in death on February 28, 2008 after 49 years of marriage. She was also preceded in death by 2 sons, Eric and Rick Spaar; twin sister, Ruth Matthews; sister, Louise Schott and 2 brothers, Joe and Johnnie Taylor.

 Survivors include her 7 children, Twila Colbert (Matt) of Pensacola, FL, Sheila Askren (Steve) of Holton, KS, Tony Spaar (Sheila) of Louisburg, KS, Doug Spaar (Mavis) of Topeka, KS, Tim Spaar (Teri) of Pace, FL, Angie Spaar of Indian Trail, NC and Laura Aguirre of Holton, KS; daughters-in-law, Lori Spaar of Holton, KS and Norma Spaar of Footville, WI; and blessed with many grandchildren and  great-grandchildren.

  Funeral Service will be 11:00 a.m. Monday, October 5, 2020 at the Mercer Funeral Home in Holton. Burial will follow at the Olive Hill Cemetery. Family will greet friends one hour prior to service time. Memorials may be given to the Lakeview Faith Chapel c/o Mercer Funeral Home, P.O. Box 270, Holton, KS 66436. To leave a special message for the family, please visit www.mercerfuneralhomes.com.