BAKER, Ruth C. Clapper Bowers of Garland, born May 16, 1939, passed February 2, 2012. Preceded in death by daughter, Jeanne Knowles. Survived by children, Debbie Smith, James Bowers, Dennis Bowers and Jason Bowers; grandchildren, John, Jamie, Amy, C.J.. and Whitney; great grandchildren, Katy, Allison and Shy. In lieu of flowers memorials may be made in her honor to the Diabetes Association.