RUTH COLE IVEY

RUTH COLE IVEY Nov. 1, 1936 Jan. 7, 2018 Mueller's Tri-Cities Funeral Home Ruth Avis Laura Cole Ivey, age 81, of Kennewick, wrapped in the prayers and arms of her son, Terry, went to be with her Lord and Savior, Sunday morning, January 7, 2018, in Kennewick, WA. His sisters said he prayed her into Heaven. She was born November 1, 1936, in McCrory, Woodruff Co., Arkansas, to William Earnest Cole & Ruth Orvis Dazzle (Holder) Cole. The youngest of five children, she joined her brother, Earnest Eugene "Gene" Cole, and three sisters, Mary Elizabeth Cole, Betty Louise Cole, & Thelma Rae Cole. "Gene", Thelma and their brother-in-law, Clyde Kennedy, have preceded her in death, as have her parents and husband of 56 years, Troy Edward Ivey, in 2011. Ruth moved to the Tri-Cities in 1944, with her family. She attended grade school in Kennewick, graduating from Kennewick High School in 1954. She worked for a Hanford company in Richland. She was downtown Kennewick with a friend, when Troy drove by in a new red convertible. She told her friend, "Someday I'm going to marry that guy!" Sometime later she met him at a church potluck in the park. They started dating. He had returned as a decorated U.S. Army Corporal from the Korean War and was employed with his father's new business, Doyle Ivey & Sons Excavation. They married, December 3, 1955, at the Kennewick Church of the Nazarene, on Washington Street. They moved to Finley in March of 1957, which was their home until October 31, 2013, when Ruth moved to a Canyon Lakes condo in time for her 77th birthday. Ivey Excavating was in business over 50 years until Troy & Ruth sold it in 1996, when they retired. Their lives were blessed with five children, their families and many friends. Both were active members of the Kennewick Church of the Nazarene, serving on numerous boards through the years and participating in the new building on Union Street. Their particular goal was taking their grandchildren to Sunday School, which was very successful. Ruth went to work for Finley School District part-time after her daughter, Dee Dee, told the Principal that her mom could fill a vacancy in the Office. She went fulltime in 1974, retiring in 1996. She also was an active partner in the Excavating business, serving as bookkeeper. Ruth loved cooking, especially good Southern dishes like her fruitcake loaded with pecans & dates and delicious pies. She enjoyed her membership in the Red Hat Society. Never idle, she kept up with family & friends, a huge yard, jobs and recreation opportunities, including Wallowa Lake. Ruth is survived by her sisters, Mary Elizabeth and husband, Bob Ludlow and Betty Louise (Cole) Kennedy and their families. She is survived by her children. Son and wife, Daniel Lynn and Melissa (Macias) Ivey and granddaughter Brianna Ray; grandsons Drew Leslie Ivey, Dalton Joseph Ivey and their mother, Cindy (Gervais) Ivey. Son and wife, Terry Edward and Gloria Gay (Leonard) Ivey, of Eagle, ID; grandson Trenton Edward and wife, Megan (Mosher) Ivey and great-grandson Miles Ivey and great-granddaughter Brenna Ivey. Granddaughter Callie (Ivey) and husband, Philip Hamilton and great-granddaughter Tessie Ann Hamilton. Daughter and husband Tamara Lee (Ivey) and Michael Craig Davis; granddaughter Laci (Davis) and husband, Nick Tucker; great-granddaughters Presley and Quinn Tucker. Grandson Levi and wife Tina (Ross) Davis; great-grandson Trustin Michael Davis. Daughter and husband Dee Ann (Ivey) and Fred Carlson; granddaughter Charrelle (Higuera) and husband, John Borey; great-grandson Eli Borey, and great-granddaughters Morgan and Addison Borey. Grandson and wife Austin and Madie (Poulson) Higuera; great-grandson Warren Higuera and great-granddaughter Rozlyn Higuera. Charrelle and Austin's father - Jeff Higuera. Son Alan Leslie Ivey; grandson Wyatt Edward Ivey and his wife, Natalie (Robles) and his mother, Greta (Davis) Campbell. Granddaughter Hope Justice Ivey and her mother, Robin (Espada) Spaccamont Ruth is also survived by her brother-in-law, Gerald Lynn Ivey, Troy's only sibling; and numerous cousins, nephews and nieces. The family wishes to express appreciation for the care given to Ruth by the staff at the Canyon Lake Restorative & Rehabilitation Center and by Hospice. They also express many thanks for the concern and kindnesses of friends and extended family throughout Ruth's illness. Viewing will be held from 5- 8 pm on Friday, January 12, 2018, at Mueller's Chapel of the Falls, 314 W. 1st Ave., Kennewick, WA 99336. A Celebration of Life will be held at 2 pm on Saturday, January 13, 2018, at the Church of the Nazarene, 2402 S. Union Street, Kennewick, WA. In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations to one of Ruth's favorite charities, Helping Hands at the Church of the Nazarene. A Private Graveside Service will be held at Desert Lawn Memorial Park. The family invites you to sign their tribute wall at www.muellersfuneral homes.com