Ruby McCann

1928 - 2024

Ruby (Lucht) McCann was born to Roy and Bertha (Sellheim) Lucht in Cavalier, ND on July 24,1928. Her family moved to lnkster, ND when she was 2 where she graduated from high school in 1946.

Ruby began her teaching career after training at Mayville State University. She taught at several rural schools before her marriage to George McCann of Buffalo, ND on September 6, 1953. Ruby and George took over ownership of the grocery store in Buffalo, which they operated for the next 36 years.

During this time they had 4 daughters, with Ruby giving piano lessons and teaching Sunday school while the girls were young. She later went on to complete her teaching degree at Valley City State University, while also teaching kindergarten part-time. ln 1974 Ruby began teaching grades 1-2 at Oriska, ND where she taught for 16 years before retiring in 1990. After retiring they moved to Casselton, ND where George passed away on July 17, 2003.

Ruby served as an organist and elder at the Buffalo Presbyterian Church. In Casselton she served as a deacon at West Minister Presbyterian Church.

Ruby enjoyed playing piano and organ, reading, gardening, crocheting, playing cards and teaching.

Ruby is survived by her daughters Marla McCann, Laurie (Randy) Ries, Sandy (Mark) Dooley, and Karen (Tim) Olson; along with grandchildren Matt (Raeanne) Dooley, Erica Olson, and Erin (Chris) Halverson-Hook, and several great grandchildren. She is also survived by her sister Virginia Martinez, Wichita Falls, TX, and brothers Ben Lucht, Grand Forks; and Ivan (Gerry Lee) Lucht, West Fargo.

Memorials are preferred to Bethany Retirement Living, Meals on Wheels or Ethos Hospice. Arrangements by: West Funeral Home & Life Tribute Center (westfuneralhome.com)