Ruth E. (Trister) Kanter, age 70 of Edina, Minn. and Boca Raton, Fla., died peacefully, Monday, December 31, 2007. Preceded in death by parents, Joseph and Toby Trister. She is survived by her loving husband of 50 years, Gerald; admiring children, Hillary and Dan Feder, Harvey and Robin Kanter and Marcy and Bill Oelhafen; cherished grandchildren, Joel, Hannah, Alex, Zach, Spencer, and Maddie; sister, Anne Trister; sister and brother in-law, Marion and Robert Heimberg; sister in-law and brother-in-law, Gail and Carl Kanter. Ruth treasured family above all else and is best remembered for her caring and heartfelt ways. She was an inspiration to all who were around for the courage, strength, determination and perseverance with which she lived her life. Funeral services will be held in Minnesota. Memorials preferred to Adath Jeshurun Congregation Caring Community Fund, 10500 Hillside Lane, Minnetonka, MN 55305