Born March 18,1923 in Belen, New Mexico. Passed away February 3, 2015 in Coalinga, California. Ruth grew up in Socorro, N.M. She lived in the Antelope Valley 30 years and was a nurse for 30 years in El Centro, California. Ruth is survived by her son James; her daughter Sandra Bland; 9 grandchildren ; 7 great grandchildren and 5 great great grandchildren. She is preceded in death by her husband Porter and son Jack. Ruth was sincerely loved and will be missed by many. Viewing will be held from 4-8 pm, Thursday Feb. 12, 2015, at Joshua Memorial Park Lancaster with services at 11am Fri., Feb 13, 2015 at Joshua Chapel.