Ruby L Stephens

on Friday June 6th, 2014.

She was born in Crane, Missouri on April 18th, 1921 to William and Dillie LaFollette, and grew up

with 11 siblings.

She met her husband - Luther Stephens (Steve) - in Klamath Falls, Oregon in 1945. They

moved to Wapato, Washington in 1947 and began their family of 6 children.

Ruby worked most of her life serving others. She was passionate about helping anyone and

everyone in need. Her generous heart allowed her to open her home to family and friends

who needed a place to stay or to just "hang out". She enjoyed teasing and "cutting up" to

make us laugh. She loved the babies! Her last whispered sentence was, "Give me that

baby!"

She worked diligently on the "War of Poverty" program through the Wapato Community

Center. Her love for others, caring and generous spirit will be missed by those who knew

her.

She is preceded in death by her Son, Billie Stephens. Survivors include her son, Dan

Stephens - wife Joyce (Nellie) Fulmer-Stephens of Zillah, Washington, son, Chuck

Stephens of Wapato, Washington, son, Tim Stephens - wife Tammy (SelvIdge) Stephens of

Columbia Falls Montant, daughter, Pam Meyers - husband Jeff Meyers of Yakima

Washington, son, Randy Stephens - wife Karen (Schwindt) Stephens of Yakima, 11 grand Children, 25 great grandchildren and 1 great - great grandchild. .

The family would like to express their appreciation to Regional Hospice Care, hospice

volunteers, Home Health Care, and the excellent care providers whom Ruby came to love as family

You will have an opportunity to share a memory at the service or, you may legibly write

your memory and bring with you for someone else to read. The written memories may be

placed in a basket next to the guest book. .

Viewing will be on Thursday June 12th from 3:00 pm to 7:00 pm, and the celebration of life

service will be held on Friday June 13th at 1:00 pm, both at Merritt Funeral Home in Wapato. Burial at Reservation Memorial Park.

Arrangements under the direction of Merritt Funeral Home, Wapato, WA.