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F. Ruben Irwin
Posted 10/7/07
F. Ruben Irwin, 73 MILFORD - F. Ruben Irwin of Milford passed away peacefully Thursday, Oct. 4, 2007, at home, following a long illness. He was 73. Ruben was born Aug. 17, 1934, in Denton, Md. He was …
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F. Ruben Irwin
Posted
F. Ruben Irwin, 73
MILFORD - F. Ruben Irwin of Milford passed away peacefully Thursday, Oct. 4, 2007, at home, following a long illness. He was 73.
Ruben was born Aug. 17, 1934, in Denton, Md.
He was employed as a truck mechanic for I.G. Burton, retiring at the age of 65 after 44 years of service. Following retirement he continued with I.G. Burton as a parts runner. He never failed to mention how special Dave and I.G. Burton Sr. were to him.
Ruben was better known as "Cigar Man" to those who knew him well, and as "Pop" to his family.
He always enjoyed being surrounded by family, especially on race day. He was an avid racing fan.
Ruben enjoyed hunting, fishing, long rides along back country roads and bird watching with his wife and seeking out the beauty of lighthouses together.
After raising their family, he and his wife chose to bring joy to the lives of others as foster parents to more than 30 children in 10 years, adopting two beautiful girls and making them part of the family.
One of Ruben"s greatest companions was his four-legged best friend and sidekick, his dog, Charlie Brown.
He was preceded in death by his parents, John and Mary Irwin; his brother, Hank; and his father-in-law and mother-in-law, Charles and Naomi "Weather Lady" Mohr.
Ruben is survived by his wife of 40 years, Betty. He is also survived by his children, Calvin Brittingham of Milford, Dennis Irwin and his wife Anissa of San Diego., Christine Wilson of Milford, Stephanie Hall and her companion Angelo Pittari of Millsboro, Maria Barber and her companion Kyle Short of Ellendale and Beth Humes and her husband Ben of Milford; his grandchildren, Coleen Brittingham of Milford, Madison Irwin and Tyler Irwin, both of San Diego, Crystal Wessels and her husband Kris of Milford, Arin-Lynn Warner and her husband Adam and Andrew Hall, all of Bowers Beach, Kylie Short of Ellendale, and Taylor Humes, Gracie Humes and Talon Humes, all of Milford; a great-granddaugther, Kacie Casper of Milford; his brother, John Irwin and his wife Mary of Camden; and many in-laws, nieces and nephews.
Services will be noon Tuesday at Rogers Funeral Home.
