Memorials may be made to Humane Society of Missouri Ruth Ann Clarkson, of St. Charles, Missouri, died on Tuesday, November 13, 2007 at the age of 47. Devoted mother of Joe Vitale and step mother of Michael W. Clarkson and Tracy (Kurt) R. Ewald; beloved grandmother of Zachery, Devery and Kelliann; dear sister of Bob, Hank and Jerry Bockhaus; preceded in death by her parents, Hadley Henry and Edna Gabler Bockhaus, husband, Michael D. Clarkson brother, Jim Bockhaus. Mrs. Clarkson was an Office Manager with American Family Insurance, Bridgeton, Missouri for 8 years.