Ruth Anna Lena Burton

The oldest of 3, she was born June 13, 1937 in Gera, Germany to Rudolf and Helene Oertel.

She moved to Grants Pass in 1969 with her husband and her four young children.

She was a revered wife, mother of 4, grandmother of 13 and great-grandmother of 5. She is survived by her husband Tom after 55 years of marriage. Also daughters Martina (Raelyn), Denise (Randy) and sons Mike (Traci) and Benji (Emily). Grandchildren; Rebecca, Amy, Timothy, Jenna, Reann, Kelsha, Krey, Kyler, Audrey, Gentry, Jed and Hunter. Great-grandchildren; Quinn, Remy, Molly, Foster and Luke.

She had a real estate career in Grants Pass for over 20 years. She loved to cook beautiful meals and was a master baker. Her joy in life was to create culinary masterpieces for her friends and family. She prided herself in teaching her children and her grandchildren how to master and enjoy the art of cooking and baking.

She had a close relationship with Jesus Christ and loved to attend her church, Calvary Chapel. She enjoyed studying the bible and the fellowship with members of the church. Through her years she had a deep relationship and influence on a wide circle of friends that she considered family in the community. The church, her family and her friends meant the world to her.

She will be sadly missed.

A service will be held at 11:00 am, Saturday October 13 at Calvary Chapel Grants Pass, 269 W. Harbeck Road Grants Pass, OR 97527 541-476-6827

*In Lieu of flowers, donations are being accepted at Calvary Chapel, Grants Pass – Youth Program.