Ruth Imogene (Nichols) Mason, age 93, died October 28, 2026, born in 1933 in Columbus, Ohio to the late Elmer J. and Lola A. Nichols, Sr. Preceded in death by husband Ralph H. Mason in 1990 and brothers, Elmer J. Nichols Jr. and Kenneth E. Nichols, and many friends. Survived by daughter, Rhonda Mason of IN, daughter Rita Schubach (Tim) of OH, and son Raymond Mason (Sandy) of OH. Proud grandmother to six grandchildren, Justin Schubach, Rebecca Schubach Wilson (Todd), Joseph Mason (Jane), Kelly Mason Decker (Jerod), Kevin Mason, and Jonathan Mason. Proud great grandmother to Aiden Bridges, Aleena Schubach, Samantha, Juliet, Henry, & Coulter Wilson, and Theodore Decker. Also survived by her many nieces, nephews, and friends. Graduate of Linden-McKinley Junior Senior High School, class of 1951. Belonged to Eastview United Methodist Church, several art groups, two Bible study groups, camera club, International Egg Art Guild, Columbus Miniature Society, Central Ohio Retired Firefighters & Widows, and The Ohio Lepidopterists. She was on speakers lists for Ohio garden clubs and other groups. She received many awards for her photography, egg art, paintings, drawings, and scrapbooking. When younger, she volunteered her time, to Camp Fire Girls, Boy Scouts & Girl Scouts, senior centers, churches, garden clubs, and schools. She enjoyed researching genealogy on Ralph’s and her families. She liked to travel and present slide shows to senior groups and others. She liked to share her slides and knowledge of butterflies and spring flowers with every age group. For several years, she loved doing scrapbooking for her children, grandchildren, nieces, and nephews. She enjoyed playing euchre and was an avid reader of mysteries. The last several years, she continued to be actively involved in creating exquisite egg art as well as many miniature dioramas. Funeral service will be held Wednesday, November 4, 2026, 1:00 PM Evans Funeral Home 4171 E. Livingston Ave. where friends may call from 11:00 AM until time of service. Pastor Mark Daniels officiating. Interment Glen Rest Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, please make donations to a charity of your choice in her name.