Ruth Arlene Henne Waite, 67, formerly of Meeker, passed away June 19, 2012, in Las Vegas, Nev.
She was born in Perth Amoy, N.J. on May 6, 1945, to George and Irene Godden Henne.
She married Ronald Wayne Lone on Nov. 2, 1964, and together they had three children. They later divorced.
She married Harold Waite on May 5, 1984. Harold passed away in 1997.
Ruth was very active in her community and was the president of the Ladies Auxiliary for VFW Post 5843.
She owned Ruthie’s New and Used Furniture Store in Meeker and always volunteered to help anyone in need.
She enjoyed bowling, fishing, camping, hunting and cooking, but mostly she loved her family.
Ruth is preceded in death by her parents, husband Harold, daughter Karri Kristine Lone, and sister Virginia Sitter.
She is survived by her children, Vicki (Stanley) Crawford and Eric Wayne Lone; stepchildren Connie Oswalt, JeAnne Waite, Donna (Duane) Brown, Jeri Waite, Keri (Wayne) Merriman, Curt Waite; sisters Georgia Skidmore and Patricia (Don) Kittleson; brother-in-law Dennis Sitter; and numerous grandchildren.
Memorial services for Ruth will be held in August.