Ruby Lea Littlefield died August 21, 2019. She was 80 years old. She was born in Webb City, Missouri on February 15, 1939 to Spencer and Jean Gilliam. She had 4 sisters, Louise Keiser, Trudy Brickford, Judy Hutchingson, Ruth Wevwright and brother Eiddy. They all preceded her in death.
Ruby’s family moved to Oregon in 1948. She attended Rockwood school, then met Gary Littlefield in 1954 at the Division Street Dance Hall. They married February 1, 1955 and had six children: Gary Lee, Joseph, Teddy, Guy, Cindy and Samuel. They had 6 grandchildren and 6 great grandchildren.
Ruby and Gary went on to have an adult Foster Home for 25 years before they retired in 2005. Gary and Gary Lee preceded her in death. Ruby was a wonderful mother and wife, and was always in a cheerful mood. She will be deeply missed!
Ruby was laid to rest at Forest Lawn Cemetery in Gresham.