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Ruby McKnight Obituary
November 18th, 1942 - December 13th, 2020
Ruby Louise McKnight, age 78, of Nampa, Idaho, went to be with her Lord and Savior on Sunday, December 13th. Ruby was born to Garland Henry and Jewell May Duvall on November 18th, 1942. She was raised in Kuna, Idaho on the family farm. Ruby married the love of her life, DeLayne L. McKnight, on April 19th, 1963. Ruby and DeLayne lived in Boise, Idaho, with their four children. They moved to Nampa, Idaho, in 1977. Ruby was a member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints in Nampa. Ruby loved being a stay at home mom, enjoyed working on her garden and yard with her sweetheart.
Ruby is survived by her daughter Julie Newman (Lonnie), son's Brett McKnight (Kim), Darrin McKnight (Karen), Trent McKnight (Jenn); and 9 grandchildren, Teryn, Jordyn, Kyle, Amber, Cortnee, Alex, Breanna, Alexandrea, Faith, and 8 great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her sweetheart of 51 years DeLayne McKnight, parents Garland, and Jewell Duvall, and 8 siblings.
She truly loved her family and was a devoted wife, mother, grandma, and great-grandma. She will be remembered for her sweet smile, contagious laugh, and her sense of humor.
Due to Covid19 restrictions, the family will be having a Celebration of Life in the spring.
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Donna Matz
December 20, 2020
Ruby was an amazing woman. My husband and I used to play cards with DeLayne and Ruby when we were first married and Julie was a baby. We had so much fun. I can still remember Ruby’s laugh! I will always remember them, such a happy couple! Some people stay forever in your heart and mind! So sorry for your loss.
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Marlus Johns
December 18, 2020
Jack and DeLayne were very good friends, in fact DeLayne was a groomsman in our wedding in 1966. We spent a lot of time at each others home in the 70's. When they moved just a few doors down from my mother in Nampa, Ruby did wonderful things to help my mother .
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