She had all of her family with her during her last days. Bev is survived by her husband (Cliff), daughter (Angie), son (JR), son (Chad), daughter in law (Michelle Wallace), brother (Gary) and sister in law (Kirsten).
Bev and Cliff were married on October 10, 1975, have a daughter and son and another son from Bev’s previous marriage.
Bev enjoyed skiing, golf, bridge, water color painting, glass art and visiting Maui. She was a great Blue Bird mother and loved kids and animals.
Bev and Cliff started Rutan Construction Inc. together in 1982, Bev was an indispensable part of the business until retirement in 2009.
Bev was very active on the AGC Health Trust Board in Portland, OR and helped form some of the rules and procedures in the 1980’s and 1990’s that are still in use.
During retirement Bev played golf and bridge with a great group of ladies at their home in Arizona.
She will be deeply missed by her family
The family suggests donations to the Doernbecher Children’s Hospital in Portland, OR.
The funeral service will be a private service for family only due to the Covid-19 Virus.
A celebration of life may be held after the Covid-19 Virus is over.
Please send donations in memory of Beverly Ann Rutan to:
OHSU Foundation
PO Box 29017
Portland, OR 97296
If giving by check, in the memo line, please write “in memory of Beverly Ann Rutan supporting the Doernbecher Children’s Hospital.
To give online, go to www.OnwardOHSU.org/donation. Please make sure to select Doernbecher Children’s Hospital in the drop down box.
Marty at Burkhardt Florist in Hillsboro (503.645.6492) is to provide flowers for their long time customer and friend.
Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared at www.peggpaxsonspringerfuneralhome.com for the Rutan family.
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