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Ruth R. Nelson
10/07/1919 — 12/04/2013
From Richland, WA | Born in Mount Vernon, TX
Ruth R. Nelson
Ruth R. Nelson 94, of Richland passed away on December 4, 2013. She was born in Mount Vernon, TX on October 7, 1919.
Ruth was married on July 18, 1940 and moved to Richland in 1943. She worked at Carol Standfield's Flower Shop and also for the West Richland Flower Shop.
She was very involved in the Order of Easter Star and loved bowling twice a week. Ruth was also a member of the Amarath, Golden Star Mom-VFW. She volunteered at All Saints Episcopal Church and many more organizations.
Ruth enjoyed her roses, the outdoors and getting together with friends and family.
She was preceded in death by her husband of 66 years, Clayton; sons, Melvin and Bob.
Ruth is survived by her daughter, Nancy Wyatt and significant other Clay of Colville, WA; granddaughters, Tammi Combs of Hayden, ID; Karmen Combs of Sedro-Wooley, WA; great grandchildren, Douglas of Colville, WA; Harley and Chritarra of Hayden, ID and Garret of Colville, WA.
Visitation will be Monday, December 9, 2013 from 5:00pm-8:00pm at Memories at Sunset Event Center, 915 By-Pass Hwy in Richland.
A funeral service will take place Tuesday, December 10, 2013 at 10:00am at Memories at Sunset Event Center 915 By-Pass Hwy in Richland.
We lost a great friend,but she is with a better one now..You were a breath of fresh air in our life……
We lost a great friend,but she is with a better one now..You were a breath of fresh air in our life……
Nancy, with the passing of your Mom, so does the family ties to Dallas, TX. 73+ years ago. When your and my folks moved to Richland togeather. It was the ties starting before WW ll that lives on in our memories. Your Mom is reunited with her loved ones. She will be missed in body but her memories will be with you until you are with her. God Bless and keep you until that day.
Nancy, Tammy & Karmen: WE are so sorry to hear of Ruth’s passing.. we always enjoyed our visits with her and felt so welcomed to their home… She will be missed but not forgotten.. Tell Clayton hi from us Ruth..RIP Ruth…
Kenny & Pat Halland and family
Ruth was a very positive person and a joy to visit with. She had a very active and productive life and will be missed by many people. God’s Blessings.
Ruthie has been my neighbor since I was a kid and moved to the neighborhood in 1966. She was a kind person and will be missed by friends, family and neighbors like my wife & myself.
Dear Nancy–my first thought on reading of your Mom’s passing, was the many fun-filled times at Shufflers sq.dances & camping trips, including you & one brother. Next to mind is her deep involvement with Eastern Star. she seemed so happy in her days at Stanfields & Dick’s flower shops. but, seeing her “shine” at the VFW Post hall, when Dyke would get everyone’s attention & recognized this outstanding and so very proud GOLD STAR MOTHER !! Love BoBush
Ruth was a P.E.O. sister of mine. She was such a gentle person to be around. We all enjoyed visits to her home. She loved to entertain and you felt so welcome there. I wish that I had known her longer. But she lived a full and rewarding life and added so much to our chapter. She truly was a P.E.O. which is a loving, and caring person who wanted to make the world a better place. My caring thoughts to all of the family. Pat Jonson
I knew of Clayton and Ruth all my life. They were friends of my parents, Jim and Ruth McLaughlin. I graduated from high school with Bob. They helped me when my brother died, and when I lost my folks. I loved Clayton’s homemade beer. Ruth was so funny. I’m glad they were in my life. You were lucky to have them so long.
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