Ruth Jane Stone

1932 - 2023

Mount Vernon - Ruth Jane Stone (Jane), 90, died Wednesday, February 1, 2023, at Mira Vista Care Center, Mount Vernon, WA. Jane was born July 7, 1932, in DeKalb, Illinois, to Eugene (Gene) and Ruth Stone. She attended schools in DeKalb, Illinois, and graduated from North Park Academy and College (School of Music) in Chicago, Illinois. Jane worked at Covenant Evangelical Church Headquarters from June 1951 until April 1959. She served as Administrative Secretary at Peninsula Covenant Church in Redwood City, CA, from April 1959 to April 1976. She then worked as Secretary to Head Coach Monte Clark and Coaching Staff for the San Francisco 49ers until November 1977. From January 1978 until June 1980 she served as Administrative Assistant at the Klingberg Family Centers in New Britain, Connecticut. In June 1980 she returned to the West Coast where she served as an Administrative Assistant at Menlo Park Presbyterian Church in Menlo Park, CA, until her retirement in July 2007, when she moved to Mount Vernon, WA.Jane enjoyed music, singing in choirs, playing piano and traveling. In retirement Jane volunteered at the Tulip Festival Office, McIntyre Hall Performing Arts Center in Mount Vernon, and with students at Children of the Valley, an after-school program hosted by Bethany Covenant Church in Mount Vernon. She sang and provided piano accompaniment with Melody Makers, performing at care facilities in the Skagit Valley area. Jane was a member of Bethany Covenant Church since moving to Mount Vernon in 2007. She was a talented knitter who created beautiful baby blankets and sweaters for family members through three generations. She loved welcoming family and friends into her home, always setting a beautiful table and known for her wonderful soups. She was an avid sports fan and loved watching football, basketball, baseball, and Stanford Women's Volleyball! Jane is survived by nephew Gordon (Linda) Floodeen, nephew Eric Floodeen, niece Jane Ellen Floodeen; four grandnephews and nieces (Carl, Kyrstin, Andrew, Carolyn) and seven great-grandnephews and nieces. She was preceded in death by sister Marilyn Floodeen, brother-in-law Eldon Floodeen, and niece-in-law Laura Floodeen. There will be a Celebration of Life Service for Jane at Bethany Covenant Church in Mount Vernon on Saturday, March 18, at 1:00 pm. Memorials may be made to New Earth Recovery (PO Box 1473, Mount Vernon, WA 98273), Paraclete Mission Group (PO Box 912576, Denver, CO 80291-2576), Children of the Valley (1318 S 18th St, Mount Vernon, WA 98274), or Bethany Covenant Church (1318 S 18th St, Mount Vernon, WA 98274).