Ruth Burrows East MONROE - Ruth Burrows East, 74, passed away Wednesday, October 9, 2013 as a resident of White Oaks Nursing Home in Waxhaw. The family will receive friends Monday, October 14, 2013 from 5:00 until 5:45 PM at Gordon Funeral Service, 1904 Lancaster Ave., Monroe, NC 28112 followed by a private memorial service at 6:00 PM in Gordon Funeral Chapel. Published in Charlotte Observer on October 12, 2013.