Memorial Services will be on Tuesday Sep 26, 2023, at 11 am at
Los Osos Valley Mortuary & Memorial Park, 2260 Los Osos Valley Rd, Los Osos, CA. - Lite Refreshments will be served.
Ruby Jean Howell went home to her Heavenly Father on September 13, 2023, after a brief stay at the Arroyo Grande Care Center. She was born on October 5, 1928, in Taft, California to Jacob P. Edmondson and Lillian B. Brookshire. She graduated in 1946 from Avenal High School then attended San Jose State and graduated about 1950 with “distinction & honors” earning her teaching credentials. She was also a member of two sororities. Ruby Jean married the love of her life, “Chuck” (Elmer Orlow) Varley on July 13th, 1952, at the Veterans Memorial Hall in Avenal, California. Together they had 2 children: Sandra Jean & Jay Scott. Ruby Jean taught First & Fourth grades at Avenal Elementary School for about 30 years and was loved by her students. They called her “Mrs. Varley”. She retired from teaching about 1980 and then she and Chuck moved Los Osos on the California coast to enjoy their retirement years. Sadly, Chuck died Dec. 1981 from a sudden illness. After losing Chuck she went on to marry twice more. She married 2nd husband Larry Booth in 1983 and he died in 1989. Then she met Bill Howell at a Masonic Eastern Star function, and they got married in 1999 at the Methodist Church in San Luis Obispo, California. Bill passed away shortly after his 100th birthday on March 3, 2015.
Ruby Jean was an accomplished organist and was a member of Eastern Star for 51 years. She hosted many functions and played music at church and other functions. Her interests and hobbies were traveling, music, reading, playing games, taking care of her dogs and spending time with her family. She had 3 sisters (Irene, Betty & Ginny), 1 brother (Ronnie) and she really enjoyed spending time with them, going on cruises and attending family gatherings as well as visiting son Jay (& Ruth) in Washington. Daughter Sandy (& Pam) spent time with her almost daily and made sure she continued to enjoy those things that made her happy.
She is survived by her children Sandy & Jay, 2 grandchildren Chuck & Jana, 5 great-grandchildren & 1 great-great grandson, many nieces and nephews and many friends.
She was a wonderful Christian Lady, and a blessing to all who knew & loved her.
*Rest in Heavenly Peace Mom *
*Til we meet again*
*Love Always & Forever*
In lieu of flowers donations can be made to Ruby's favorite charities; St Jude's Children's Hospital or Wounded Warriors.
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