Ada Ruth Boyd, 83, was born on Jan. 5, 1943, in Burnet to William August and Mable (Rogers) Schlomach. She died on April 13, 2026 at St. David’s Hospital in Austin after a brief illness.
Ada grew up in Burnet, where she attended school, married, then moved to Austin, remarried, lived in Lampasas and eventually returned to the family property in Burnet. She was involved in her community and church for many years, and raised her children with a strong faith in the Lord.
Ada was known for her love of wildlife, birds, plants, fishing and gardening. She cared deeply for farm animals, as well as cats and dogs. She enjoyed cooking for gatherings and cherished spending time visiting with family whenever possible.
She also loved singing old childhood songs, hymns and modern Christian music alike. Ada had a special gift for humor, often sharing funny stories and creating her own playful songs for any occasion or holiday.
She was preceded in death by her parents; four brothers, John G. Schlomach, Roger B. Schlomach, Dale Schlomach and sister-in-law Betty, and Owen Schlomach and sisterin- law Rose; and one sister, Joyce Izell and brother-inlaw Paul. She will also be remembered by her brother Harvey Schlomach and wife Elaine of Austin, and her sister-in-law Shirley Guess of Burnet.
Ada is survived by her three children, Gwen Krause and husband Gary, Mark Ekrut and wife Darla, and Kerry Ekrut and wife Maureen; her grandchildren Matthew Andel and wife Angela, Andrew Andel, Kara Burges and husband Kyle, Savannah Ekrut, Abbey Ekrut, and Ethan Ekrut; her great-grandchildren Jaxon, Kinley, Konley and Kase; as well as nieces and nephews and numerous others.
