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Ruby Rose Armstrong

Ruby Armstrong was born May 23, 1929 in Oso, WA, the youngest of nine children of Frances Cleveland Schwab and James Edward Armstrong.
She passed away on March 22, 2011 in Everett WA.
Ruby graduated from Western Washington University. She retired from Catholic Community Services in Everett where she worked as the supervisor of the Independent Living Program. Ruby's passions in life were helping people and working in her garden. She earned her credentials as a Master Gardener and was a long-time member of the Garden City Grange in Snohomish.
Ruby was preceded in death by the "love of her life" Bill Toivonen.
She is survived by her sister, Mary Barton of Longview, WA; as well as her seven children, Cheri Hurn Thorton (Earl), Jeanette Hurn, Cliff Hurn (Janine), Jerry Hurn (Michelle), Mary Hurn Marshall (Dave), Judy Misich-Goozee (Kip), and Trish Misich Quintana (Stephen). Ruby adored her 16 grandchildren as well as her nine great-grandchildren.
The family wants to thank the staff of South Pointe, Amanda Johnson and Hospice Providence for the loving care they provided Ruby in her final illness.
A memorial will be held on Wednesday April 6, 2011 at 2:00 p.m. at South Point Assisted Living, 10330 4th Avenue West in Everett.



Published by The Herald (Everett) from Mar. 28 to Apr. 3, 2011.
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Ruby was truly deserving of the wonderful article in the Herald. I remember playing in her yard as a child. In later years I always enjoyed visiting with her whenever we met. My prayers are with your family.

Penny Salvadalena-Fagerlie

April 16, 2011

I had the pleasure to wait on My Dear Ruby and "her boyfriend " Bill, I loved these two people and the coffee ice cream they would bring me while I was waiting on them! I loved all my extra-grandparents thru all my years of washing dishes, then waiting tables at the Lil' Dipper.... I will deeply miss Ruby as she was very special to me!

Stacy Gay-Swalwell

April 10, 2011

May God Bless the Armstrong family! I did not know Ruby when she was young but my husband Bernard (deceased) did as He was one of Jim's closest friends. Ruby and I had some good visits over the telephone when Jim passed away. Rest in peace ! Beverley Hathaway

April 2, 2011

Ruby, what a gal. My ole man sure knew how to pick a good one. He was very lucky to have a person like Ruby by his side. She was a kind and thoughtful person. Always thinking of the other person. Ruby, may you rest in peace. My sympathy to her family and friends.
Jim Toivonen

Jim Toivonen

April 2, 2011

We regret the sad news of the passing of Ruby Armstrong. Sam and I are sorry for your loss,and your family will be in our thoughts and prayers.

Richard & Sandy Del Bono

April 1, 2011

I'm so sorry to hear of Ruby's passing. I still remember how much I enjoyed visiting Trish at her house when we were younger, because her mother was always so welcoming and helped to make things fun.

Sandra Doolittle

April 1, 2011

I am thinking of all of you at this time. I have known Ruby for nearly 60 years and what a wonderful lady she was. We will all miss her. Marlene McIntosh Elmendorf Sedro Woolley, Wa.

April 1, 2011

So sorry for your loss my prayers and thoughts are with you.
Pam Joslin Hardy

Pam Hardy

April 1, 2011

My thoughts and prayers are with the entire family. Ruby was a special person and I will remember her fondly from my childhood days whenever Margaret and her got together(best friends). I will always remember that terrific laugh of hers!!!
With sympathy

Diane Shanklin Wall

March 31, 2011

Ruby was a very special and caring person, we will always be thankful for the way she supported our mom Myrtle, her oldest sister, in her later years. Her assistance with mom's passing made a hard time easier for us. We share in your lost.
Bob and Carolyn Larson Australia

March 31, 2011

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