Ruth Hay

Ruth L. Hay (94) Born October 24, 1917 in Webster County, Nebraska to William L. and Bertha M. Worley, died December 5, 2011 at Mercer Island, Washington. Predeceased by two husbands: Nuton "Al" Elkins and Bill Hay; Ruth's legacy lives on through her son: Richard Elkins (Elizabeth); daughter: Joanne White (George); two grandchildren; two great-grandchildren and sisters: Rowene Easter and Avos Roedel (Vic). Ruth worked for many years for the Bureau of Reclamation, Personnel Department, both in Grand Coulee Dam and Ephrata. A celebration of Ruth's life will be held at Sunrise Assisted Living, Mercer Island, December 15, 7:00pm. Ruth's family requests that any donations be made in her name to Mercer Island Covenant Church, PO Box 2, 3200 78th Ave SE, Mercer Island, Washington 98040. Strate Funeral Home of Grand Coulee, Washington is honored to serve Ruth's family.