Ruth Steeprow-Payne
February 16, 1919 - October 14, 2012
Ruth Steeprow-Payne, 93, of Albany died Oct. 14, 2012, in Albany. She was born in the Sellwood area of Portland to George and Elva Kitching. She attended grade school in Estacada and later moved to Eastern Oregon. She moved to Albany in 1936. She worked for Mountain State Power and also the Philomath School District for many years. Survivors include several nieces and nephews, including her special niece, Sharon Dixon of Albany. She will be interred at Oaklawn Memorial Park in Corvallis. Arrangements are under the direction of DeMoss-Durdan Funeral Home and Crematory.
Ruth Steeprow-Payne, 93, of Albany died Oct. 14, 2012, in Albany. She was born in the Sellwood area of Portland to George and Elva Kitching. She attended grade school in Estacada and later moved to Eastern Oregon. She moved to Albany in... View Obituary & Service Information