Dearest Ruth,
What a guy - what a life!  We consider ourselves fortunate to have known you both.  Our times together with you and the whole gang at Jefferson Lakeside remain some of the happiest of our lives. We're sure your memories will sustain you.  Our best,  Anne & Ronnie Petera

Dear Ruth, Joel, and Judith,
Yes, indeed, Jerry was so proud of his family and lit up every time there was a great reunion. The Fines lived long lives because they had big hearts and good souls, and those left today are no different. Please know I send my love and warm thoughts to all of you this day.    ~~Jenny Crouch (a former Fine)

Dear Family:
Sonia ,the girls and I will miss him,he came into our lives 17 years ago ,and both Ruth and Jerry took us in into his family and help us feel welcome and loved. He will live always in our hearts.
The Ratmiroff family of Weston.

Dear Ruth, Joel and Laura, Judith and Doug,
This is such a huge loss. Gerald was the rock, the oak tree, of the family for a very long time. He gave freely of his time and energy to so many people, and took on responsibilities when he could have coasted. He became a sculptor! at an advanced age. He was complex, reserved, yet loving, very loving. I miss him a lot.