Ruth Edna Hoglund, 94, passed away Thursday, March 14, 2024 in Arlington She was born July 20, 1929 in Murphy, Idaho to Oscar and Edna Wood. At an early age she moved to Washington with her family finally settling in Darrington, where she attended elementary and high school. She graduated from Lake Stevens High School in 1946. On June 16, 1947 she married Verner Hoglund and they resided in Darrington for many years raising their family and operating several businesses together including the local bowling alley and TV cable service. In 2001, they moved to Stanwood where she resided until 2023 when she moved to Olympic Place in Arlington.
Ruth was preceded in death by her husband Verner, her son Dennis, her parents, her sister Adaline Burchard Osborne, and brothers Elmer Wood, Wayne Wood, and Harvey Wood
Ruth was an avid bowler and participated in many local leagues, state and national tournaments. She enjoyed working in her garden and yard, caring for her family, following local sports teams, and spending time with her friends, children and grandchildren at her beach cabin on Camano Island.
Ruth is survived by three sons and daughters-in-law; Beckie of Springfield,OR, Ivor and Viann of Chehalis, WA, Carl of Darrington, and Victor(Skip) and Kaylene of Bellingham, WA; 12 grandchildren, Brynn (Scott), Kyle (Heather), D.J., McArthur (Maren), MaryJill (Scott), Mandee, Scott (Tracie), Sean (Cecillia), Devin, Carrie (Chad),Lindsey, and Jerica; 30 great grandchildren; and 1 great-great-child.
At Ruth’s request there will be no service. Remembrances of Ruth may be made to Darrington Alumni Association Scholarship Fund, PO Box 1235, Darrington, WA 98241
Arrangements entrusted to Weller Funeral Home, Arlington
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