Ruth Lyda Runland's Obituary
Ruth Lyda Runland of Enumclaw passed away peacefully Sept. 28th, 2014. Born 90 years ago Sept. 14th, 1924 in Winlock, Wa. Ruth was called to join her Father and Mother, husband Charles, brother Louis Prechel and granddaughter Annie Runland.
She graduated from Winlock High School and nursing school at Tacoma General Hospital. She is survived by her sister Martha Marquardt and brother Paul Prechel. Also sons Michael(Judy) and Terry(Alyson) and former daughter-in-law Sarah Van Vegten. Grandchildren Caitlin, Ian and John Runland.
Always an active member of her community and church either Resurrection Lutheran in Des Moines, Wa. and Trinity Lutheran in Enumclaw, Wa.
She lived everyday with a positive outlook and cared more for everyone around her than for herself. It will be that compassion and care that will be greatly missed. Ruth was indeed an incredible woman who lived a very full life.
Services will be held at 11:00am on Oct. 8th, 2014 at the Garden Chapel located at Mountain View Memorial Park, 4100 Steilacoom Blvd SW, Lakewood, Wa. 98499.
Also a Memorial Service will be held at 11:00am on Oct. 10th, 2014 at Trinity Lutheran Church located at 1535 Washington Ave., Enumclaw, Wa. 98022.
Remembrances can be made to: Trinity Lutheran Church, 1535 Washington Ave., Enumclaw, Wa. 98022 or Resurrection Lutheran Church, 134 S. 206th St., Seattle, Wa. 98198.
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