Ruth Darlene Haight was born January 9, 1929 in Eaglebend Todd County, Mn. to Robert and Mabel Stokes. She was raised with three siblings, Lyle, Bob, and Peggy. When Ruth was very young, the family moved to Newberg, Or. She attended Newberg High School where she met Arthur Haight. They exchanged wedding vows in November 1950.
Ruth and Arthur had three children, Randall, Diane and Debra. They were also blessed with eleven grandchildren, and 23 great-grandchildren, with another one on the way.
Ruth worked as a cook in the Lynchwood Grade School cafeteria for over 17 years. She retired in 1990.
Ruth was very active in church. She attended the Lynchwood Church of God for many years. Among her many hobbies, she especially enjoyed baking, traveling, camping, family, and church. Her family remembers looking forward to the delicious cooking and baked goods that Ruth would prepare for their visits home.
Ruth passed away June 27, 2012 in Gresham, Or. A celebration of Ruth’s life will be at 3:00 pm, Sunday, July 8 in the Lynchwood Church of God. The family suggests contributions in Ruth’s name to the church in lieu of flowers. Ruth is survived by her children, Randy Haight, Diane Straight and Debbie Klein; eleven grandchildren; and 23 great-grandchildren, with one on the way. She will be greatly missed by all who knew her.
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