Ruby Dorine Briley Hale, age 91, of Aurora, Colorado passed away peacefully at home on Sunday, February 11, 2018. Ruby Dorine was born October 17, 1926. She is preceded in death by her beloved husband of 65 years, Rufus "Cotton" Earl Hale; her parents, Anna (Mizzell) and Raymond Briley; 8 brothers and sisters; sons, Robert Wayne Hale Sr. and Stephen Earl Hale; daughter, Lela Dorine Hale; and son-in-law, John Thedford Day. Ruby is survived by her daughter, Rosa "Buddi" Hale Day Boryla; grandchildren, Steven Taylor (Sharon) Hale, Robert Wayne (Chandra) Hale Jr., Holli (Justin) Reppe, and Briley Ann Hale; great-grandchildren, Justin Hale, Hunter Hale, Ashley Hale, Maddie Hale, Robert "Robbie" Hale III, and Harrison John Reppe; daughter-in-law, Lori Lee Hale; the mother of her two oldest grandsons, Kathy Hale; numerous nieces and nephews; her beloved dog, Ruby D and other loving family and friends. She loved her family more than anything and was loved by all who met her leaving so many lasting impressions. "Moms" as she was known will never be forgotten and will always be loved by so many.
Private, family services will be held at a later date. Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared at www.olingerchapelhill.com for the Hale family.
