Veronica Ann Rutz's Obituary
Veronica Ann Rutz, 71, passed away July 2, 2023 at home surrounded by her family. Veronica, who loved to be called Ronnie, was a kind and selfless soul who enjoyed simple pleasures. She was a devoted wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, sister, aunt, and loyal friend to many.
Born and raised in Tacoma, she met the love of her life, Daryl Rutz, in 1971. They married on September 23, 1977 and remained in Tacoma to raise their three boys. Veronica’s greatest love was her family, and her children were proud to call her mom. Though her health was failing for years, few knew the extent to which she struggled. She was known to say, “even on a bad day, there’s always lipstick!’
Veronica was preceded in death by both her parents and sister, Karen. She is greatly missed by her loving husband, Daryl “Brent”; sons: Rick and Michael; son, Daryl Jr. and daughter-in-law, Laura; six grandchildren: Michael Jr., Scott, Erika, Dylan, Benton, and Caitlyn; great-granddaughter, Taylee; brothers: Morris and David (Sandy); sisters: Sylvia (Leroy) and Shirley; brother-in-law, Michael; several nieces and nephews; and her favorite four-legged boy, Rubble.
A Celebration of Life Service for Veronica is scheduled for Friday, July 28, 2023, at 11:00AM at Lakeview Church of Christ, located at 1709 South 112th Street South, Tacoma, Wa 98444.
Funeral arrangements for Veronica Rutz have been faithfully entrusted to Mountain View Funeral Home, which is located at 4100 Steilacoom Blvd. SW, Lakewood, WA, 98499, and can be reached at (253) 584-0252.
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