Ruth passed away on September 24th, 2020 at the age of 94. She was the youngest born to David and Nettie Andrews in Kansas.
Her family moved to Salem, Oregon, when she was 9. She married Riley R. Smith on 3/28/46, in Salem. She was a homemaker and active in their church at Salem First Baptist. She went to McGraths on Center Street on Fridays for several years. She resided at Brookside in Redmond starting in 2017 to be closer to family.
Survivors include her two sons, Rex Smith of Washington and Ryan Smith of Oregon; four grandchildren; nine great grandchildren and several nieces and nephews. She was proceeded in death by her husband, Riley, and 11 siblings.
Due to Covid19, there will not be an official service. Ruth will be laid to rest at Stipp Memorial Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, contributions can be made to Partners In Care Hospice, Bend, Oregon, in her memory.
Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared at www.hed-fh.com for the Smith family.