Ruth Nash

November 3, 1922 - October 15, 2009

Ruth Juanita Nash passed away Thursday, Oct. 15, at Salem Hospital, surrounded by her family. She was 86. Her family said, “She was wondering what we were waiting for.” Ruth was born in Roseburg to Charles and Lulu Fenters. She married Ed Nash in Vancouver, Wash., on Feb. 24, 1950, and they had been married 59 years. She was passionate about art, especially oil painting and making fused glass. She loved her family unconditionally, and was very much loved in return. Ruth is survived by her husband, Ed. She was mother to Jerry and Sue Williams, Glen and Cindy Williams, and Penny Nash Hiebert; grandmother to Jeremy and Katrina Hiebert, Tony Williams, Tricia and Josh Cardus, Byron and Margo Williams, Joe Stout, Joe and Lynette Nuttbrock, Kippa William, and Angelique and Mike Jarmen. She is also survived by her sister, Shirley Gingel, 12 great-grandchildren and one great-great-grandchild and many nieces and nephews, including her nurse, niece Val Powers. She was preceded in death by her sisters Elsie McLain and Anita Losset. A gathering of family and friends will be held from 1 to 4 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 24, at 2011 Quail Run Avenue in Stayton. Please call 503-769-8119 for information.