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Ruby Sechrist Obituary

Ruby Lee Sechrist Ruby Lee Sechrist, 96, a homemaker of Visalia is no longer lost. She is home with God now, safe in his arms on Wednesday, July 4, 2012. Born October 14, 1915 near Lawton, Oklahoma, married Levi F. Sechrist August 11, 1940 (deceased February 1993). They had six children, Martha L. Moore, Nancy P. Sechrist (Dunlap), Henry F. Sechrist, Mary Ruth Green (deceased April 1999 cancer) Billy Joe Sechrist, James S. Sechrist. 17 grandchildren, 34+ great grandchildren, and 2 great, great grandchildren. Mom and Dad moved to California in October 1941. Daddy worked for the Pennebaker Ranch for 20+ years, eventually investing into his own business (Douglas gas station on Mooney Blvd.) in the early 60's. Mother worked for Gottschalks for several years, until they both retired. They traveled when and where they wanted to until Daddy became ill. She cared for him at home until his death February 1993. Mom was mother and grandmother to not only her own, but the many children and grandchildren she cared for after her retirement from Gottschalks. A graveside service will be held 10 a.m. Tuesday, July 10, 2012 at Visalia District Cemetery. Visitation will be held Monday, July 9, 2012 at Salser and Dillard Funeral Chapel from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. Condolences may be e-mailed to [email protected]

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Published by Visalia Times-Delta and Tulare Adv-Register on Jul. 7, 2012.

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Bea Close

July 9, 2012

Henry and Martha sorry to hear of your great loss. May Gods love, comfort you and your family. May all your wonderful memories give you peace and comfort.

debbie gardner

July 9, 2012

Grandma,,
It was truely a blessing to have such a wonderful grandmother like you! There is no one who could ever compare ! As i sit here my memories are filled with the smells of your cooking,(bisquits and gravy)i must add that there will never be a christmas or thanksgiving that goes by, without thinking about your lemon merangue pies!!!!!!YOU WILL ALWAYS BE IN MY THOUGHTS AS WELL AS MY PRAYERS
I LOVE YOU GRAMMA!!!!!

Grandma,,

debbie gardner

July 9, 2012

Glenda Durant

July 9, 2012

May God comfort you in this time of sorrow.

Dad and Grandma

Myra Martin

July 9, 2012

Grandma,
I love and will miss you. You are truly and angel and always have been. I wish I could be there to send you off but things come up and I cannot. Please know that you have been a role model on how to raise my child and how to be a true friend. Thank you for all of the wonderful memories I have of all of us kids running through your house and playing in the backyard. Your love and voice will always be with me. It sorrows me to know I will never again hear my name called out in only the way a wonderful and loving grandma could call. "Myra Lucille and Michael Henry get out of that mud" Never once raising your voice but us knowing you meant business. I love you grandma you will never know what you meant to each and everyone of us and how you touched our lives.
Myra

Frances Holaday

July 7, 2012

I could not believe this was the Ruby Sechrist I knew until I read the obit. You children were so blessed to have your mom with you for many years. I remember her when she worked at Gottschalks, and also have been a guest your home in Exeter during the 50's. Martha, I graduated with you, and Nancy, I believe you were a year or so younger. May your memories and the Lord's peace surround you all during your hours of sorrow. Ruby was truly a wonderful lady.

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