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Ruth Handler (née Ruth Marianna Mosko)
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Memorial Page for Ruth Handler (née Ruth Marianna Mosko)

Nov 4, 1916 – Apr 27, 2002(85 years)Died in:Century City, Los Angeles County

American businesswoman

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April 27th, 2026

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Biography

Cause of Death

colorectal cancer

Children

2

Burial Place

Hillside Memorial Park

Occupation(4)

Awards(1)

Los Angeles Times Women of the Year Silver Cup

Spouse(1)

Elliot Handler

Education(2)

University of DenverUniversity of California, Los Angeles

Ruth Handler (* November 4, 1916 in Colorado; † April 27, 2002 in Century City) was an american businesswoman. She was 85 years old. She was married to Elliot Handler. She had at least 1 child (1 son). Her education included University of Denver and University of California, Los Angeles. She was awarded the Los Angeles Times Women of the Year Silver Cup. Her cause of death was colorectal cancer. She was buried at Hillside Memorial Park.

Life Events

4 Events

Born in Denver, Colorado

1916

Married Elliot Handler

1938

until 2002

Los Angeles Times Women of the Year Silver Cup

1967

Died in Century City, Los Angeles County (colorectal cancer)

2002

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  • Elliot Handler
  • Kenneth Handler

Resting place

Hillside Memorial Park Cemetery

Culver City

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Ruth Handler (née Ruth Marianna Mosko). Forever remembered.