Patricia Ruth Rucker

1928 - 2016

Patricia Ruth Rucker August 21, 1928 - May 5, 2016 San Diego Patricia Ruth Rucker, age 87, passed away peacefully at home on May 5, 2016, with her family by her side. Patricia was born in Omaha, Nebraska, on August 21, 1928. She and her sister Donna Lewis were adopted by their aunt and uncle, Leneva and Isaac Foster and moved to San Diego in 1933. Pat Foster attended school in Coronado and La Jolla, graduating from La Jolla High School in 1945. She attended San Diego City College, where she met Donald Rucker; they married and had three children. Don became a fire fighter; he passed away in 1981. Pat worked in furniture cushion construction at Earl R. King Company downtown in the mid-1950s. Pat volunteered throughout her children's school years at Emerson Elementary, Memorial Junior High, and Lincoln Highone year being PTA president at 3 schools at the same time. She was instrumental in navigating the impact of social change in the 1960s and 70s on the schools. Pat was highly regarded for being an accomplished seamstress, having made school clothes, prom dresses, Halloween costumes, wedding dresses, and fashion show garments for her extended family, friends, and community. She was a continuous poll worker from the 1950s through the 1990s. Pat was employed by Scripps Clinic in the Medical Records Department for 20 years. Patricia is survived by her daughters Doree and Leslye Rucker of San Diego and son Darryl Rucker (Ingrid) of San Francisco; grandchildren Erik Anderson and Ashleigh Rucker; sister Carolyn D. Griffith of Omaha; and cousin Waltyn Bolden of San Diego. She leaves many nieces, nephews, and cousins who were a big part of her enjoyment. Funeral services will be held Saturday, May 14, at 12 noon at Anderson-Ragsdale Mortuary, 5050 Federal Blvd, San Diego CA 92102. Public viewing is Friday, May 13, 5:00-8:00 pm.