Ruth M. (Lewis) Vickers, 98, of Desert Hot Springs, California, formerly of Dresden, died Wednesday January 23, 2008 in California. Mrs. Vickers was born November 25, 1909 in Mansfield, a daughter of the late Harry and Nettie (Case) Lewis. She was a 1932 graduate of Muskingum College and was an elementary school teacher for over 35 years. Mrs. Vickers had a great love for children and animals. Surviving is her husband, Charles R. Vickers of Desert Hot Springs; her son, Frederick Vickers of Desert Hot Springs and a niece Maxine Nickles of Massillon. Friends may call 2-4 & 6-8PM Wednesday January 30, 2008 at the Vensil-Orr & Chute Funeral Home in Dresden, where services will be held at 1PM Thursday with Dr. John J. Arnold officiating. Burial will follow in the Dresden Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to the Muskingum Co. 4-H Endowment Fund, 225 Underwood Street, Zanesville, OH 43701 or the American Heart Association, P.O. Box 163549, Columbus, OH 43216; envelopes will be available at the funeral home.