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Ruth DE GROOT Obituary

Ruth E. DE GROOT Ruth was born October 20, 1941 in Hardin, MT. She ended her journey on April 4, 2011 in Renton, WA. Ruth is survived by her husband Jerry, her three children Robert (Elizabeth), Glenn, and Tian (Scott) Toraason, her sister Ann Wieseler of Sacramento CA, as well as five grandchildren Ashton, Celina, Kaelen, Lindsey, and Conner, one great-grandson, Maddox. She will be remembered and missed by all. Funeral Service Saturday, April 9, 2011 at 2:00 p.m. at Bonney-Watson Washington Memorial, 16445 International Blvd. SeaTac, Wash. 98188. In lieu of flowers memorials to the Susan G. Komen Foundation, Attention Donor Services, P.O. Box 650309, Dallas, TX 75265, or charity of choice. Please sign the online memorial at www.bonneywatson.com.

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Published by The Seattle Times from Apr. 7 to Apr. 8, 2011.

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Sherry and Tom Jackson

April 8, 2011

Please accept our deepest sympathies. We will miss her and remember the wonderful times we had with her.

Michelle De Groot

April 7, 2011

The smile Ruth gave my heart each time she greeted me, dimmed a bit as I learned of her passing. Ruth's welcoming nature and gentle ways are only surpassed by her generosity of spirit. Jerry, Robert, Glen & Tian I am holding you tenderly in my heart at this time of loss.

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