Herbert G. Ruud, 91, passed away in Bothell, WA on March 26, 2012. He was born on June 20, 1920 in Osnabrock, ND. In 1941 he drove across the county from ND to Seattle to be near his brother Sherman (Bud) at Fort Lewis. Herbert was shot down on Jan 5, 1944 over France and was aided by the French Underground to safety in Spain. He served from 1942 to 1945 in the Army Air Force, he returned to Seattle where he lived the rest of his life.
He married Florence Elaine Huffman and was married for almost 50 years.
He was active in the OES, Scottish Rite Masons and the West Seattle Rotary and enjoyed gardening, puttering about and being with his family.
He his preceded in death by his wife and 2 brothers, Kenneth & Sherman.
He is survived by his daughter Katherine (David) Hope; brother, Duane; 4 grandchildren & 3 great grandchildren.
If you would like to make donations in Herbert’s honor you can do so at the West Seattle Rotary or the Seattle Cancer Care Alliance.
Inurnment will take place on Thursday, April 5, 2012 at 2:00pm, Floral Hills Cemetery, 409 Filbert Rd, Lynnwood, WA 98036
