On Tuesday, August 14, 2018, of Silver Spring, MD. Beloved wife for 57 years of Dr. Richard E. Dame; daughter of the late Johannes M. and Henrietta M. Ruyter; mother of Michele Gonzalez; sister of Henrietta Stattel, Joseph Ruyter, the late Louisa, John, Martin, Henricus, and Jack. Also survived by 26 nieces and nephews and other loving family and friends. Relatives and friends may call at Collins Funeral Home, 500 University Boulevard West, Silver Spring, MD, (Valet Parking), Friday, August 17, from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Mass of Christian Burial at St. Bernadette’s Church, 72 University Blvd. East, Silver Spring, MD, on Saturday, August 18, 2018 at 10 a.m. Interment Mt. Olivet Cemetery, Washington, DC.