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1933
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2007
Ruby Haugrud Obituary
Ruby P. Haugrud of Camarillo passed away unexpectedly on Friday, Oct. 12, 2007.
Ruby was born on Jan. 20, 1933, in Pelican Rapids, Minn., to Adolph and Petra Anderson. She was second youngest of 16 children. Rudy grew up in Minnesota, where she met and married her husband, Ken. They ventured west in 1955, settling in Lancaster, Calif., and then to Camarillo in 1963. Together, they established their new business, Pleasant Valley Glass Co., in 1969, where Ruby worked alongside Ken for several years in the office. Her specialty was picture framing.
One of Ruby's greatest joys in life came from raising their four children. Her love and devotion to her family and home will be dearly missed by her beloved husband of 55 years, Ken, and her daughters, Cheryl (John) Menzie of Camarillo, Joni (Dustan) Howard of Ventura, and Jean Jacobs of Camarillo.
Ruby will be reuniting in heaven with her pride and joy, son, Keith, who passed away in 1972, at the age of 13.
Grandma Ruby will also be greatly missed by her grandchildren, Jason Walters, Melissa (Ryan) Filek, Stacey Howard, Lisa Howard, Jessica Jacobs, and Kory Jacobs. She was exceptionally proud of each of them and took great pleasure in sharing time with them and keeping up on their interests and accomplishments. Ruby is also loved by many others and will be deeply missed by all of those who knew her.
Ruby was a caring and giving person who loved her family and loved the Lord. She was an actively involved member of First Lutheran Church for 44 years. Her church functions also served as a setting for Ruby to share another of her passions, baking for others. She was renowned for her expertise in preparing such Norwegian favorites as lefse and flatbread. Ruby was an excellent cook and delighted in making every holiday a culinary feast for family and friends. Although she was most at home in her kitchen, Ruby also enjoyed sewing, reading and gardening.
In addition to their cherished family times, Ruby and Ken enjoyed vacationing in Hawaii and Norway. While on their Norway trips, a search of their family ancestry was a favorite pastime. Ruby and Ken also looked forward to their annual summer vacations at their second home on Lake Maud in Minnesota, where they could spend time with their numerous relatives and friends who reside in Minnesota.
There will be a visitation and viewing from 5 to 8 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 18, at Griffin Family Funeral Chapel, 1075 E. Daily Drive, Camarillo. The funeral service will be held at 11 a.m. Friday, Oct. 19, at First Lutheran Church, 380 Arneill Road, Camarillo, with burial following at Conejo Mountain Memorial Park.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to First Lutheran Church in memory of Ruby Haugrud.
Arrangements under the direction of Griffin Family Funeral Chapels, Camarillo, phone 805-482-1166.
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Memories and Condolences
for Ruby Haugrud
Dayl Lynn Shaddock (Larson)
October 19, 2007
Ruby held a special place in my heart! She was my Godmother! I loved spending time at Ruby's house. She was always so kind and loving! I will truly miss her! Love you Ruby!
Shaun, Denise & Dylan McDowell
October 19, 2007
Though we have only known you a short time your kindness and generosity to our family especially my son, has brought back memories of when I was a boy and the friendship, I and my family formed with another wonderfull couple we had has neighbors. You shall alway be remembered. Rest in Peace and may God go with you.
Jack and Lee O'Donnell
October 18, 2007
Ken and family, we were so sorry and sad to hear about Ruby. Just wanted you to know our thoughts and prayers are with you. May God Bless you all and help you through this sad time.
Sue (Pugh) Grimes
October 18, 2007
My most sincere thoughts and prayers are with you all. My heart hurts for my BEST FRIEND and her family. I love you and am always thinking of you.
JIM JEVENS
October 18, 2007
KEN,
WE SEND OUR THOUGHTS AND PRAYERS TO YOU AND THE FAMILY.
JIM, DONNA AND REX THE WONDER DOG JEVENS
Cindy Haugrud
October 18, 2007
I am so sorry to hear about Ruby. I have been thinking of all of you these past days knowing what a difficult time this must be for you. Find comfort in knowing that she is in a better place and that we will all see her again someday. I'm sure that life will be alot different for you without her. Hold on to the memories! My deepest sympathy. Ken-I send you my love!
Melani, Hayden and Kylie Zizumbo
October 18, 2007
We will miss her greatly. She is now with the Lord. Our prayers are with you Ken and the family.
The Jones'
October 18, 2007
Dear Jean,Jessica,Kory and Family,
We are so sorry for the loss of your mom/grandma. May the Lord wrap you in his loving arms and give you peace and comfort during the very difficult time. You are in our prayers.
God Bless,
Love,
Terry,Terri,Leanne,Kenton and Derek
Dianne Pedersen
October 17, 2007
Ken, Ruby was truly a "Gem" in our lives. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. All our love, Jim and Dianne
Dianne Pedersen
October 17, 2007
Ruby was a true "Gem" in our lives. Jim and I are so blessed to have known her. Ken, our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. With all our love, Jim and Dianne Pedersen
ERICK HAUGRUD
October 17, 2007
You and Ken were my Godparents at my infant baptism and confirmation. Thank you for standing there in support of me. Although we are all shocked and saddened in losing you, we must take comfort in knowing that you are at peace with the Lord and will see your beautiful smiling face soon!
Juliet Wohlfahrt-Brown
October 17, 2007
Dear Ken and Family-
It was more than a pleasure having you two as next-door neighbors as a child. My sister and I have very fond memories of Ruby taking care of us like we were her own grandchildren. She was always making us soup with crackers, doing fun art projects and giving good advice. We also enjoyed playing with your two grandaughters when they would come over and visit. We will never forget Ruby, and always have her in our hearts. She was such an amazing person.
Love-
Juliet Brown (Wohlfahrt) and Family
Wayne Flaaten
October 17, 2007
Dear Ken and family,
Lynn and I have fond memories of stopping by Pleasant Valley Glass in the 1970's and 80's and having framing - or other glass work done - and visiting with you and Ruby. I especially enjoyed talking about our "common heritage" (Minnesota and Norway)!
And, I remember having Keith as a student - what a fine lad he was !
After we moved from Camarillo to Ojai - I would stop and visit with Joanie at her glass shop to find out how you and Ruby were.
Our thots and prayers are with you.
Wayne and Lynn Flaaten
Greenbank, WA
(Whidbey Island)
Karen and Jim Cozatt
October 17, 2007
We were sorry to hear about Ruby. We always liked her. I'm sure God is saying "Well done, thou good and faithful servant." I know you will miss her greatly.
Jackie Anderson
October 17, 2007
Our sincere sympathy, Kenneth, to you and your family. Our family knows how difficult it is to lose a loved one. You will be in our thoughts and prayers. May you take comfort in knowing Ruby is with friends and family in heaven. I'm sure she and Margaret are engaged in some fun discussions to catch up on things.
Todd, Jackie, Elizabeth & Ryan
Rolf Haugrud
October 17, 2007
Thank you for always being there when I needed you, Aunt Ruby. You were the consummate aunt, the one who was always there in Camarillo while I was growing up in nearby Thousand Oaks during the 1960s and 70s. Cousin Keith and I were the same age, and my memories of those dark days of September 1972 will never leave me. You and my late father's younger brother Uncle Ken drove down to San Diego for my son's Marine Corps Boot Camp graduation ceremony in October 2004, and it was the last time that I saw you two. Tomorrow morning I fly out to San Diego and on Friday I will help carry my closest aunt to her final resting place on the mountainside next to my cousin Keith. You left us too soon, Aunt Ruby. You will be missed by many.
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