Her siblings were Bud, Freda, and Betty.
She married the love of her life, Edwin Alvin Dunham, June 2, 1940. They were married for 68 years when Edwin passed away.
Together Edwin and Ruth had two daughters, Beverly Ann Dunham and Edwina Mae Dunham; five grandchildren: Tricia, Kim, Carrie, Justin, and Brian; six great-grandchildren: Jordan, Lindsey, Tyler, Meagan, Baylee, and Matthew; and four great-great grandchildren: Asher, Lynnlee, Hudson, and Waylon.