Hey Mr. Rich, 
I got my License to Carry certificate this past weekend using the Khar Arms K9. Thanks for teaching us how to shoot, I figured you'd be proud. We miss you dearly.
Love,
Brice

Hey Putz!  I still think about our conversations and how much we had in common.  Rena got the house built at the farm and it's really nice.  The family has been there allot and it is enjoyed.  Thanks for starting the dream!

We got your tractor running place looks good, you would like it. The pond is bigger and looks great.love Rena

Chris and Christine,

I am so sorry for your loss.  This seems late to me, but I have just heard of it.   You and yours will be in my prayers.  My deepest sympathys, Margaret Lewellin Philen

Happy birthday. I wish we could celebrate together. A margarita at the ranch would be nice. I miss you. 
Melinda

So very sorry to hear of Richard's passing.  We were frat brothers at Parks and have great memories of the good times we had there together.  He's in my thoughts today.

     I was so sorry to hear of Richard's passing. I was a fraternity brother of his at Parks College and we enjoyed many wonderful times together. My thoughts and prayers are with him and with you his family at this very sad time.
     Ken Istel

I am deeply saddened by the passing of my great friend, Fraternity Brother and roommate at Parks College.  My condollences to Rene and the family.  Mac

19. Christmas
20. His grand kids
21. Amaryllis bulbs
22. Christmas logs
23. Tool as presents
24. Anything Pennzoil and yellow
25. Margaritas on Christmas Eve

12. Deer feeders
13. Pictures of "his" deer
14. The compound
15. Red suspenders
16. Camo caps
17. Untied tennis shoes
18. Flannel shirts

7.  Hearing "Talking to you..." when you called and asked what are you doing?
8.  Shooting guns
9.  Fishing
10.  We love you
11.  His love for his tractor!

Hey Jenny, Chris & Patrick,
Just wanted to tell ya'll I'm thinking of you & your in my prayers. I love your Dad & love ya'll too..

Kelly Baker-Reeves

Part 2:

4. He was the best Grandpa (Mr. Rich)
5. He had the best grin (you really knew when he was happy)
6. He was always there!

more to come...

Rich was a person with a rough exterior, but a heart of gold. I loved him alot and will miss him even more. "I love you, Mr. Rich."  Fay Baldwin (sister in-law)

Reasons we'll never forget!

1.  We love him.
2.  Look at that face...who could forget!
3.  Elvis...even his gospel album.

to be continued...

Aunt Rena & Family,  I'm so very sorry for your loss. He was a wonderful man, who welcomed all with open arms. He was my Uncle and he is missed and loved.

Chris, Jenny & Partick;

I am so sorry to hear of the loss of your Dad. I will always remember the family get togethers our famlies had...Your Dad had such a booming personality..he was always the life of the party! Cherish in those memories and the million others you created! Know that your Dad is in God's loving hands. My thoughts and prayers are with all of you.

I will always remember fondly the poker games and later trips to Coushatta with you father. I also appreciated his wit and sense of honor too.
"You just &$-/;' your summer!"

He will be missed. Our sympathy goes out to the entire Ruffing clan.
Love,

Denis, Kelly and Gus

Rena,
    You are in my thoughts and prayers daily as Rich has been for several years now.  He know longer needs oxygen and has no pain, he is resting peacefully.  I will miss his wonderful sense of humor.    Love always,

Our prayers and sympathy are with you at your loss.  May God be with you and bless you.

Mr Rich, we will miss saying Good Morning to you everyday as we head to school & work. You always gave a kind word & a great smile. Rena & family ~ much love to you today & always.

I first met Rich over 20 years ago at the
"Oil Change Express."  He watched my daughter, Brianna grow up.  He was there
for me when she was killed in a tragic 
accident 10 months ago.  He was a kind
man and I will miss him.  I felt like
he was family to me.  I hated when he 
left the business.  He is free with God
now and can breathe.  I will miss him!
God Bless his family.  Julie Becker

Chris, Jenny and Patrick,
My love and condolences to you all. Your father is at peace in his perfect body in the loving arms of our Lord.  When he looks down upon you I know he is filled with great love, pride and joy at having been blessed with three of the most wonderful children ever.  My love to each of you always,

Rena,

Our thoughts & prayers are with you! 

With Our Love,
The Michot, Hamilton & Sanders Families.

We will deeply miss a wonderful person, husband, dad and grandpa. We wish you peace and comfort. You are deeply loved. 
Melinda, Scott, Rebecca, Ian and Francis

Hi Rena, you and your family are in our prayers!  We love you, and are keeping you in our thoughts, and prayers!
Michael, Jacky, and Jessy Gilbert

Jenny,

I'm so sorry for you and your family's loss.  You are in my thoughts and prayers daily.  Please know that I'm here for you if you need anything or if I can help.  
Love you
Cindy

Rena and the girls,

My heart goes out to you all for your loss.  I wish I could have gotten to know Rich more.  I know he was a wonderful and loving person.  He now has no pain or worries.  He is resting peacefully. Just remember he is always with you and watching over you all.

Patrick,

I always smile in remembrance of those great poker games around the dining table with your Dad, Chris and closest friends.  I will cherish those memories forever.  Your family is in our prayers.

-Nipul, Neha, Jaiden and Deven

Patrick,
Sorry for your loss.  Memories will always keep him close.
Love ya,
Scott, Sheila and Adelaide

In loving memory of a wonderful person. We will love you and miss you always.

I was sorry to hear of your loss.  Although I did not know Richard, I am familar with the grief of losing someone you love.  In as much, know that my thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.  Always think of the happy moments and celebrate his life.    Shannon Walthall

Patrick,

My heart goes out to you with your loss.  It has been a long time since we ransacked Ponderosa Forest and ended up back at your Dad's place.  It was always a welcome home and part of a great neighborhood family.

Take care of yourself and relish the memories.

Brian Austin & family

Patrick....praying for you bro.  I lost my dad almost two years ago and it is hard, but to know he is in Heavan, free of pain, free of worry, etc... is very comforting.

Jeremiah 29:11

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Richard E. Ruffing

April 8, 1943 – August 17, 2010

Metcalf Funeral Directors

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