Ruth Johanna McCauley's Obituary
Ruth J. (Deatherage) McCauley died peacefully in her sleep at the young age of 95 on Wednesday July 23, 2008. Born in Sutton Nebraska August 22, 1912, she lived the last 65 years of her life in Tacoma, WA. She was a member of the Tacoma Eagles #3 and the Women's Auxiliary VFW as well as a member of the Bethesda Baptist Church.
She was proceeded in death by her husband, Jesse Deatherage, who passed away in 1963. Also proceeding her were three of her five children; Bill Deatherage, Judy Kent and Joanne Lundgren. Surviving children; Donna (&Tom) Eyres and Peggy Paul. Ruth was the Matriarch of a large and loving family of 18 grandchildren, 25 great grandchildren and 2 great-great grandchildren. She will be missed.
Services to be held Thursday, July 31, 1PM at Mountain View Funeral Home -" Valley Chapel, followed by a celebration of Ruth's life at Bethesda Baptist Church in Tacoma.
In memory of Ruth, memorial contributions may be made to Franciscan Hospice.
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