Ruth Charters

CHARTERS, Ruth Passed away on Sunday, January 1, 2006. Born September 15, 1923 in Passaic, New Jersey, Ruth moved as a child to Morro Bay, CA, attending schools there until her marriage in 1943 to Don Charters, who was serving in the Navy at that time. After World War II they moved to Fort Bragg, Willits and Ukiah where Ruth has resided for the past 50 years. Don passed away on their 47th wedding anniversary July 7, 1990. Ruth was a secretary for the USDA Soil Conservation Service for over 30 years. In her retirement she enjoyed playing bridge and bingo and her friendships with people from all walks of life. Ruth will be remembered for her outgoing, generous, kind attitude. She was always "just a phone call away". Ruth is survived by her daughters Beverly and her husband Kent Pearson of Santa Rosa and Nancy Morrison and her companion Gary Rasche of Santa Rosa, her grandchildren John Morrison, Kathryn Peyton and Kent Pearson, Jr. and great grandson Connor Peyton. Funeral services will be held on Thursday, January 5, 2006 at 1:00 p.m. at the Eversole Mortuary. Interment will be in Ukiah Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, donations to St. Mary's School Foundation are preferred by the family. THE EVERSOLE MORTUARY is in charge of arrangements.