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Shane Ruthven, 43, and Katie Ruthven, 34, had just landed some new contracts and their small business, Mountain Lion Glass, was expanding. Both have been confirmed killed.
Son Wyatt, 4, is missing, said Katie's father, retired Snohomish County sheriff's Sgt. Thomas Pszonka. Another son, Hunter, 6, has been confirmed killed.
Shane Ruthven wanted his mother and stepfather, JuDee Vandenburg, 64, and Lou Vandenburg, 71, to be close to their grandkids and moved them from Spokane to the place next door. Both have been confirmed dead. Lou, who had served in the Marines, worked for the state before retiring. JuDee had operated a bar in Spokane.
The Ruthvens had "found their dream home" along the river, "a little A-frame they rebuilt from scratch," Pszonka said. "They had 150 feet of water frontage. It was a beautiful spot where no one bothered you."
Courtesy of The Seattle Times
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April 20, 2014
Prayers go out to the surviving family and friends may the God of comfort continue to bless you and yours especially after such a tragic loss. Please accept my deepest sympathies. 2 Cor. 1:2,3.
dennis oconnell
April 6, 2014
dennis oconnellloves yoy family membersmay god bless u
April 3, 2014
MAY GOD PROVIDE COMFORT FOR YOU,HE HAS SAID I-I MYSELF AM THE ONE THAT IS COMFORTING YOU PEOPLE."ISA.51:12..SINCERE CONDOLENCE TO YOU.....G
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April 2, 2014
To the family and friends my sincere condolences. May the Hearer of Prayer (Psalms 65:2)Almighty God Psalms (83:18) comfort you during this difficult time.
Brenda
March 31, 2014
My condolences to the family and friends touched by this tragedy. May the peace of God be with you and ease your pain.
DStallings
March 31, 2014
May the love of friends and family carry you through your grief.
Scott Chamberland
March 31, 2014
Please accept my Deepest Sympathies
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