She was born August 16, 1927 in Lynden, Wash. to Clarence and Jennie Handy.
She graduated from Lynden High and then attended Northwest Bible Institute, completed a three year program of Biblical studies in 1949.
She was an active member of Arlington Assembly of God for more than 40 years.
She also had worked as a caregiver for Washington Visiting Nurses for 15 years.
Ruth was a devoted wife, mother, and grandmother. Often, she could be found helping neighbors with yard work, or baking banana bread for them when they were ill. And whenever possible, she was tending her flowers.
She was preceded in death by both parents; her husband; and her siblings.
She is survived by her four children, Elaine, Brian, Sharon, and Wayne; four grandchildren, and two great-grandchildren.
A graveside service will be held at the Arlington Cemetery Friday, May 8, 2015 at 11 a.m.
It will be followed by a memorial service and a light luncheon at the Arlington Assembly of God at 12:00.
