Gail Jean Ruddiman Obituary
With solemn hearts, we announce the passing of Gail Jean Ruddiman in Salem, Oregon, born in Saint Francis, Kansas, whose presence will be deeply missed, having departed on January 14, 2026 at the age of 94. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of Gail Jean Ruddiman to pay them a last tribute.
As we bid Gail farewell, let us not mourn the absence of her physical form, but rather celebrate the essence of her spirit that lingers in the spaces between moments. For Gail is not truly gone, but merely transformed, her energy intertwined with the fabric of the universe itself, forever dancing among the stars.
She was predeceased by: her parents, Jacob Andrist and Bernice Andrist (Smutz); and her husband Russell Ruddiman. She is survived by: her children, Lisa Say (Ruddiman), Pat Ruddiman, Tom Ruddiman and Bob Ruddiman; Wanda Manson of Martinez, California.. She is also survived by six grandchildren; thirteen great-grandchildren.
In lieu of flowers, please make donations to the Providence Center for Medically Fragile Children, in memory of Gail Ruddiman.
