RUTH M. KOSUT A Hayward resident, entered into rest on Sunday, September 22, 2002, at Kaiser Hospital. She was a native of Arizona, born on August 15, 1943, to Mr. Tetso Shigematsu and Mrs. Mineko Shigematsu of Hayward, CA. Ruth enjoyed life and giving to others. She is survived by her loving husband of 32 years, Mr. Robert J. Kosut of Hayward, CA, and her sister Karen Hashimoto of Castro Valley. She was preceded in death by her father Tetso Sigematsu and brother David Shigematsu.

Friends may attend a memorial service Friday, September 27, 2002, in the Mission Chapel at 7 p.m. of Chapel of the Chimes Funeral Home. Chapel of the Chimes Memorial Park and Funeral Home, Hayward, CA (510) 471-3363 "Service of Marked Distinction" www.chapelofthechimes.com