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Ruth Krout Obituary

WALLA WALLA, WA Ruth Ellen Krout, formerly of York, passed away peacefully in her home in Walla Walla, Wash., on December 16, 2012, after a courageous battle with pulmonary fibrosis. Ruth Ellen was born on a cold and snowy day on January 4, 1924, in York. She was the third of four children born to Lester E. Kern and Ruth Warner Kern and was the only child to survive beyond infancy. She graduated from York High School in January of 1942 as part of the class of 19M42. She then worked at Martin Perry. Ruth Ellen was introduced to her future husband, Kenneth G. Krout, by mutual friends. They were married on June 6, 1947 at Bethany Reformed Church in York. The couple lived in Philadelphia while Ken attended dental school and Ruth Ellen worked at AT&T. During Ken's service in the Air Force, the couple lived at Scott Air Force Base in Belleville, Illinois before returning to York. She provided much moral support for Ken in the establishment of his dental practice in West York. Ruth Ellen was very involved in all of her daughters' and grandchildren's school activities. In 1997, Ruth Ellen left behind her beloved home in York and moved with Ken to Seattle to be with their youngest daughter and her family. She made many close friends through the couple's involvement in West Seattle Christian Church. Ruth Ellen found many opportunities for volunteer activities as well. In 2003, the couple moved to Walla Walla. She enjoyed helping out with activities at the family's alpaca farm and even bonded quite closely with several pygmy goats. Before Ruth Ellen's health took a significant decline, she and Ken were able to celebrate their 65th wedding anniversary with well over fifty friends and family from Walla Walla, Seattle, and Pennsylvania. One of Ruth Ellen's greatest joys was celebrating holidays, birthdays, and other special events with family and friends. She was an avid sewer and reader. She loved flowers and the color purple. Ruth Ellen enjoyed volunteering and took education classes for seniors in York, Seattle, and Walla Walla. Among her favorite pastimes were shopping, antiquing, going to auctions, and watching movies. Late in life, Ruth Ellen discovered what a good writer she could be after taking classes through the senior center and community college. Up until a few days before her death, she was still working on preparing birthday and Christmas cards for friends and family signing with her trademark "RE." Ruth Ellen is survived by her husband, Kenneth G. Krout of Walla Walla, Wash.; daughter, Jyl A. Francis and husband James Francis of Coopersburg; daughter, Jan C. Kruper and partner Cecilia A. McKean of Walla Walla, Wash.; grandson, Robert Kern Miller of Walla Walla, Wash.; granddaughter, Kathryn Ruth Francis of Brighton, Mass.; granddaughter, Marissa Ellen Faulkner of Baltimore, Md.; grandson, James Edward Francis of Coopersburg; great-granddaughter, Taylor Lynn All of Aireville; and great-great-grandson, Jayden Michael Thomas Christopher All of Aireville Ruth Ellen was preceded in death by her parents, Lester and Ruth Kern, her eldest daughter, Jo Ellen Krout Miller Faulkner, and a grandson, Christopher Robert Miller. A celebration of her life will be held at First Congregational Church, 73 South Palouse in Walla Walla at 2 p.m. on January 4, 2012, on what would have been her 89th birthday. A graveside service will also be held at a later date at New Harmony Presbyterian Church in Brogue. In lieu of flowers or memorial contribution, Ruth Ellen has asked that you hug a loved one extra tight, practice a random act of kindness, have an extra helping of dessert, and howl at the full moon in her memory.

Published by York Daily Record on Dec. 27, 2012.
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Grandma I miss you each and every day not a day goes by that I don't think of you

Marissa Faulkner

September 15, 2013

Our condolences to Ken and family members. We enjoyed visiting Ruth and her family on our trip through SE Washington and experiencing the alpaca ranch she lived on. She will be missed by many.

Joe and Linda Myers

January 19, 2013

I consider it a privilege to have known you and "almost" share a common birthday with a few years and days difference!:) You ALWAYS remembered and sent a card---on time! I wish I could say the same!:( I MISSED getting one this past week! You were/ARE special and I'll always remember you! Joan with Bernie Klingenmaier

Joan & Bernie Klingenmaier

January 11, 2013

Grandma, I miss you so much, it kills me that I didnt get to see you, and Jayden didnt get to meet you. I love you so much, I am sorry for not calling, I should of called, something. Thank you for everything you have ever done for me, i know your in a better place, I just wish I could call you one last time and talk to you. I love you Grandma and I miss you. ): </3 Ill never forget you grandma, i promise, I just wish I could of said goodbye.

Taylor All

January 5, 2013

On behalf of the staff at the Pulmonary Fibrosis Foundation we offer our deepest condolences to the Krout family. While this is a difficult time, please know that as a foundation we can offer support and information to your family as you move forward. We sincerely hope you will join the Pulmonary Fibrosis Foundation in the fight to permanently eliminate this disease.

Pulmonary Fibrosis Foundation

January 3, 2013

Our thoughts are with all the family! I got to know RE through Jeri and her great letters. Sending hugs your way.

Lou Ann Jones

December 29, 2012

Dr. Krout, Jyl and Jan. I have you in my prayers during this difficult time. You always have the memories, which are many good ones.

Wade

December 27, 2012

Dear Dr Krout and family: I am saddened to hear of the passing of Mrs Krout. Dr Krout was my dentist when I was a child for many years in York, and I fondly remember stories he would tell of his wife and children. Sincerest sympathy, Jenni

Jenni Brant

December 27, 2012

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