Helen Ruth Louder, 86, of Stanton, died on Wednesday, September 28, 2005, in a local nursing home. Funeral services will be held at 2:00 PM Friday, September 30, 2005 at the First Baptist Church of Stanton with Rev. David Harp, pastor, officiating. Interment will follow at Evergreen Cemetery Stanton.She was born to Noah and Ruth Range on November 12, 1918, in Waco, Texas and married Tull Ray Louder on December 22, 1945 in Dallas, Texas. He preceded her in death on May 21, 2001.Mrs. Louder taught school at the Chapman Ranch which included children from the King Ranch, and Buckner Orphans Home in Dallas, which was her favorite teaching job. She also taught school in Stanton, Grady, and Garden City retiring in the early 1970's. Her hobbies were her children and grandchildren, she enjoyed story telling and reading. She was a member of First Baptist Church, was active in church and Sunday School, was also a member of Beta Sigma Phi which she especially enjoyed, Stanton Music Club, worked with the American Cancer Society, was active in the American EX-POW, and worked with Cub Scouts. Survivors include three sons and two daughters-in-law, Ray and Judy Louder of Odessa, Jim Louder of Stanton, and Gene and Becca Louder also of Stanton; three grandsons, Darrell, Dewayne and Tullie Louder; two granddaughters, Carly and Sarah Louder; two great grandsons, Cory and Nicholas Louder and one great granddaughter, Brittny Robbins; two sisters, Catherine Willhoite of Long Beach, California and Joan Stark of Midland. She was also preceded in death by her parents, and one brother, Haskel Range. The family suggests memorials be made to, Buckners Childrens Home, P.O. Box 16206, Lubbock, Texas 79490 or to The American Cancer Society, 2304 W. Wadley, Midland, Texas 79705.Arrangements under the direction of Gilbreath Funeral Home of Stanton. Online condolences can be made at: www.npwelch.com,
