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ruth burnsideELKHART – Ruth Burnside, 90, died Thursday, March 26, 2020 at Morton County Senior Living Community in Elkhart. 

She was born Jan. 1, 1930 to James Marshall and Bessie (Algare) Cameron in Amarillo, Texas. 

She married Lionel Custer in 1947 in Amarillo, Texas. He preceded her in death in 1953. 

She married James Burnside. He preceded her in death in 1994. 

She loved to travel and had gone on two Southern Gospel cruises and had attended Daniel O’Donnell concerts. 

She also enjoyed crafting and handiwork, sharing many of her quilts and crocheted pieces with family and friends. 

She attended the Church of the Nazarene in Elkhart.

Survivors include daughter, Marsha Barnes and husband, Ernest, Elkhart; son, Patrick Custer, Sydney, Australia; seven grandchildren; 18 great-grandchildren; and 10 great-great-grandchildren.

She was also preceded in death by her parents; and daughter, Marcella Custer.

• There will be a private family service. 

There will be no public visitation. 

Memorial contributions may be given to St. Catherine Hospice in care of Garnand Funeral Home, PO Box 854, Elkhart, KS 67950. 

Condolences may be left at www.garnandfuneralhomes.com.