It is always difficult saying goodbye to someone we love and cherish. Family and friends must say goodbye to their beloved Ruth Elinor Ross of Colville, Washington, born in Tacoma, Washington, who passed away at the age of 86, on April 18, 2024. You can send your sympathy in the guestbook provided and share it with the family.

She was predeceased by : her parents, Archie McKenzie Ferguson and Mary Margaret Ferguson (Miller); and her brothers, Donald and William. She is survived by : her children, Audrey Rickard (Randy), Dianne Lentz (Brad), Dan Arnott (Karen) and Debbie McGourin (Patrick); her grandchildren, Chase Rickard (Treasa), Sara Lentz, Mariah Huber (Ryan), Dustin Carpenter (Nicole), Matt Arnott (Meghan), Katie McGourin and Kristie McGourin; her great grandchildren, Cody, Elora Carpenter, Abigail and Nathan Rickard; and her siblings, Francis, Kathy, Debbie (Richard), Tom, Fred and James. She is also survived by numerous nieces and nephews.

A celebration of life will be held on Wednesday, June 19th 2024 at 11:00 AM at the Danekas Funeral Chapel (155 W 1st Ave, Colville, WA 99114).

Memorial donations can be made to CVAS, (Colville Valley Animal Santuary) or Running Strong for American Indian Youth.

Funeral arrangement under the care of
Danekas Funeral Chapel and Crematory