Margaret Ruth Hermanson

She was born in Tacoma, Washington on May 20th and was the daughter of Alphonse and Isabelle Moore of Nebraska and Washington state.

Ruthie, as she was popularly known, was a devoted wife and mother. In addition to raising six children, she worked for over 10 years as a quality control inspector at Talbot ties of Carmel and previously for several years in the fabric department of Macys. She was a member of Our lady of Mount Carmel in Carmel Valley and was a member of it's garden

club. Ruthie was also an avid bridge player

Ruthie's favorite holiday was St. Patrick's Day. Following services and burial at Golden Gate National Cemetery, family and friends gathered in San Francisco for a traditional Irish wake in her memory.

She was a resident of Carmel Valley since 1962 when husband Jack retired from the U. S. Army while stationed at Fort Ord in Monterey.

Ruth is survived by sons, Richard and Bryan; daughters, Marijane and Susan and "adopted son," Jason Johnson husband of Marijane. She had seven grandchildren and five great grandchildren. She was pre-deceased by husband, Lt. Col. (ret) Jack Hermanson and sons, Dennis and Steven (USMC)

In lieu of flowers, the family request donations may be made to U.C. Davis Cancer Center Expansion Fund, or the SPCA of Monterey.