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Ruby Carmichael Obituary
February 14, 1921 ~ June 1, 2019
On Saturday, June 1, 2019 Ruby went to be with the love of her life, her husband Doug Carmichael.
She had led a full life for 98 years. Her early childhood was spent in Chile, S.A. where her father worked for Anaconda Copper. (He had met and fell in love with the town doctor's daughter, Charo, and they married in 1919). Ruby and her sister, Carmen, lived on their small farm "La Quinta San Miguel" until the family moved to Seattle when they were teenagers. Ruby was always very proud of her latin heritage. She attended Roosevelt HS ('39) and then the UW ('43). She met Doug Carmichael at a party in 1941 and they were married in September, 1942. After WWII they settled in Seattle in the View Ridge neighborhood and raised their family: Terry, Tony and Tina (the three T's) Ruby taught Spanish in the Seattle schools and was a Docent at SAM. She created and led the first SAM tour in the Spanish language. She continued teaching Spanish into her 80's.
After the kids had moved out Ruby and Doug travelled in their Winnebago. They went all around the U.S. They also travelled to Europe and Mexico. In 2003 they moved to Cristwood retirement community in Shoreline, WA, where they lived until Doug passed away in 2011. She continued living there until the need for more constant care arose. She is now with Doug and will forever be in our hearts as the matriarch of our extended family.
Ruby is survived by her sister Carmen, her children Maria Teresa (Rod deceased), Doug (Kathy), and Christina Marie (Pat) as well as 8 grandchildren (Rachel, Nicole (Joe), Rodney (Jenny), Matthew (Solvig), Drew, Mariko (Scott), Katie (Eric) and Krystyn (Robyn)) and 10 great grands: Charles, Robert, Addie, Ellie, Louis, Rory, Molly, Aiko, Ryota and Ruby. There will be a memorial get together at a future date for friends and family.
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Nancy Brandrud
June 22, 2019
Terry, Tony, and Tina,
My condolences on your mother's passing. I have many fond memories of our families together in your View Ridge home -- hearing Ruby's stories about growing up in Chile, listening to Terry's Ricky Nelson records, or playing with Tack. It was so nice to see the photo of Doug and Ruby together. They were a great couple.
Beth Anderson
June 16, 2019
Thanks for calling me about this and I loved learning more about her. Lucky to live in a neighborhood with you all!
Lynn Nixon
June 16, 2019
Ruby was one of the wonderful Moms in the neighborhood where my sisters and I grew up. It was really a special time and place where all the parents watched over all the kids. I remember Ruby coming over to visit with my Mom and she had such a beautiful smile and there was usually much laughter during those conversations. We played with the "3 T's" and I am so sorry that you have lost your mother. It doesn't matter when this happens, it still leaves a void. I believe she is the last of those neighborhood moms to leave us. Somehow, I can picture them all getting together again for coffee and sharing stories. Please know I am thinking about you and your families.
Delores Hartman
June 13, 2019
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June 12, 2019
May Almighty God and his son Jesus Christ bless and comfort your family in this time of sorrow. John 17:3
Lois Constantine
June 11, 2019
I was in Ruby's Spanish class at the WUC. She was a lovely, kind lady. She made us all feel welcome and capable. She created a friendly group . I think it was a privilege to know her, she enriched our lives.
Bonnie Babcock
June 11, 2019
I have such good memories of Ruby. What a dear, funny lady. She was very special. Bonnie Babcock
sue cary
June 10, 2019
Maria....I saw the beautiful obituary for your Mother in this morning's paper, and the years faded away. What a long wonderful life she had, but I know we are never prepared to lose a parent and I am very sorry. Please know you are in my thoughts. It has been too long since we have seen each other and I would love to be in touch in person. Sue Campbell Cary
Teresa Chudecke
June 9, 2019
Oh Maria,
Whether your Mom is 70 or 98 it is hard to say goodbye. May happy moments spent with your Mom comfort you and your family now and in the future. She is with the angels where age doesn't matter and illness doesn't exist. Please know you are in my thoughts and prayers
Peace
Teresa
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