Congrats, Ruth!
Ruth Cook, bookkeeper at Gabriel Homes, announces her retirement after seven years of service. Her retirement starts at the end of September.
During her tenure, Ruth developed easy-to-understand payment tracking systems using spreadsheets. When Gabriel Homes started receiving funds through Medicaid Waiver, Ruth helped with recording the state’s payments. Since eligibility for Medicaid had different requirements from the county, Ruth helped residents and their families monitor bank balances.
“The numbers show the story of what Gabriel Homes is like!”
Ruth applied for the bookkeeper role after reconnecting with Executive Director Lynn Davis. Lynn’s husband worked with Ruth in the past and knew her to be a trusted worker. Lynn’s trust proved well-placed. During audits, Ruth’s sharp filing, accounting, and attention to detail helped Lynn quickly locate records.
Reconciliations, the process of matching bank statements with company cash records, were Ruth’s favorite monthly tasks. Ruth found comfort in seeing patterns between receipts and reports. But seeing missing expenses or figures that didn’t add up was frustrating. For peace of mind, she stayed diligent about reconciling numbers as soon as the month was over.
“I’ve seen Gabriel Homes’ progress in investing and planning forward. The team works hard to grow, and I’m proud to work on the financial reports they show at presentations.”
Legacy Beyond Numbers
Ruth took pride in keeping the books and making the world a better place. She enjoyed her independence and felt empowered in her position. Shifts were routine, but each day was special when staff and residents said hi at her office.
“I’m going to miss my good friend,” says Rich (right), a resident at Gabriel Homes. “Some mornings, Ruth shares funny stories over coffee. She has such a great smile and laugh. I wish her all the best in her retirement.”
What’s Next?
Ruth Cook is keeping her options open for her next chapter following Gabriel Homes. Joining her church book club, Ruth’s short-term goal is to read more. In the long term, Ruth wants to travel the country with her husband and learn to watercolor paint.
