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RUTH DUTTON

1917 - 2018

RUTH DUTTON obituary, 1917-2018, Atlanta, GA

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1917

DIED

2018

RUTH DUTTON Obituary

Ruth Muilenburg Dutton A resident of Gig Harbor, WA for the past 22 years and former resident of Atlanta, GA died September 4th at the age of 101. Ruth was born in Rolla, MO February 16, 1917, and graduated from The University of Iowa. Ruth married Donnell W. Dutton of St Louis, MO, and resided in Atlanta, GA for over 50 years. After their move to the Northwest in 1996, they were members of the Gig Harbor United Methodist Church and the Gig Harbor Yacht Club. Ruth was preceded in death by her loving husband and life partner Don, and sister Dorothy Kasten of Kansas City. She is survived by son Bob Dutton (Carol Dutton) of Wayland, MA; daughter Diana Logan Reiman (Dale Reiman) of Gig Harbor; and daughter Susan Parish (Randy Parish) of Athens, GA; 9 grandchildren, and 16 great-grandchildren. A family memorial service is planned for next year. Friends are invited to visit Ruth's webpage on the Haven of Rest website at www.havenrest.com and leave remembrances and comments. For those who wish, donations can be made in Ruth's honor to the Alzheimer's Association, www.alz.org.

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Published by News Tribune (Tacoma) on Sep. 23, 2018.

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October 1, 2018

So sorry for your loss. May you receive strength and comfort from God. "He will make you firm, He will make you strong, He will firmly ground you". 1Peter 5:10

J B

September 28, 2018

My deepest sympathy to the family and friends of Ruth. She will be greatly missed for sure, with her humor and pleasant personality. May the God of all comfort, comfort you in this time of great loss and sorrow. Hosea 13:14

VW

September 24, 2018

My sincerest condolences to Ruth's family for their loss. May the God who binds up the brokenhearted and comfort's all who mourn sustain your family during this sad and difficult time. Isaiah 61:1,2

CA White

September 24, 2018

I'm very sorry to hear of the passing of your love one Ruth. May you find peace and comfort in the God of all comfort. Matt 5:4.

Josiah

September 23, 2018

My sympathies for your profound loss. May you receive everlasting comfort and tender care from God, always and forever.

(2 Thessalonians 2:16, 17)

SW

September 23, 2018

I am so sorry for the passing of your loved one. May the God of all comfort strengthen the family during this time of deep sorrow. My sincerest condolences. (Psalms 116:15)

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