Ruth A. Chennault, 91, of Mesa, AZ, former resident of Yakima, WA, departed this earthly life on July 31, 2012 in Mesa, AZ. Born January 16, 1921 in Lone Wolf, OK to Fred & Coma Hamilton, Ruth had 3 brothers and 1 sister. Survivors include her daughter and son-in-law Cherryl & Bob Welsh, son and daughter-in-law Marvin L. & Betty Chennault, Jr., grandchildren Bob, Eric, Lance, Jennifer, Cindy and Tami, 8 great grandchildren and 4 great great grandchildren. Ruth and Marvin met while both attended Oklahoma State University and they would later marry. After Marvin’s tour of duty with the United States Army, in World War II, they moved to Yakima, WA. Ruth and Marvin shared an incredible life full of fun and adventure. Ruth enjoyed a lot of volunteer work and gave her time to the Red Cross and Shriners. She participated in fund raisers and other activities for the Shriners’ Hospital for Children. After retiring they enjoyed exotic travels to the South Pacific and wintering in Yuma, AZ. Ruth was a wonderful wife, a terrific mother and an incredible friend. She will be immensely missed. We will honor Ruth by doing our best to love life as she did, carrying our love for her in our hearts all our days. A celebration to honor Ruth’s life will be held at Mountain View Memorial Gardens, 7900 E. Main St., Mesa, AZ on Friday, August 3rd with visitation from 12p – 1p and service from 1p – 2p. Donations in Ruth’s name may be made to the Alzheimer’s Association (1028 E. McDowell Rd., Phoenix, AZ 85006-2662).
Sheri and family,
We are so sorry to hear of Aunt Ruth’s passing. We know she is welcomed by our loving Lord and the other family members that have gone on before her. Thinking of your family today, I remember our vacations, visiting when your family lived in Yakima, WA. Both Uncle Marvin and Aunt Ruth was loved and respected by our family and your parents always made us feel welcome. You and your family are in our thoughts at this time of loss. Our prayer as we recall memories of both your parents is you will have peace as you reflect on the love you have for them, rejoice in the positive influence they had on everyone they knew and that you will rest in their love for you at all times.
In Christ,
Sandra Chennault Keeton
(Ken and Gypsy’s daughter)
Dear Lance and family,
What a beautiful legacy! It is obvious from even the brief summary of her life that she touched many other lives. I am sure that her sense of adventure, love of learning and self-sacrifice will be carried on through future generations. I hope that through the sadness you will have the opportunity to recount many wonderful and vivid memories to comfort one another. How much we all lose with the passing of individuals from a generation that made possible what could only have been imagined not long before. Their optimism, pioneer spirit, hard word and determination built a foundation on which we build our dreams.
Nancy Bashiri
Sheri and family,
We are so sorry to hear of Aunt Ruth’s passing. We know she is welcomed by our loving Lord and the other family members that have gone on before her. Thinking of your family today, I remember our vacations, visiting when your family lived in Yakima, WA. Both Uncle Marvin and Aunt Ruth was loved and respected by our family and your parents always made us feel welcome. You and your family are in our thoughts at this time of loss. Our prayer as we recall memories of both your parents is you will have peace as you reflect on the love you have for them, rejoice in the positive influence they had on everyone they knew and that you will rest in their love for you at all times.
In Christ,
Sandra Chennault Keeton
(Ken and Gypsy’s daughter)
Dear Lance and family,
What a beautiful legacy! It is obvious from even the brief summary of her life that she touched many other lives. I am sure that her sense of adventure, love of learning and self-sacrifice will be carried on through future generations. I hope that through the sadness you will have the opportunity to recount many wonderful and vivid memories to comfort one another. How much we all lose with the passing of individuals from a generation that made possible what could only have been imagined not long before. Their optimism, pioneer spirit, hard word and determination built a foundation on which we build our dreams.
Nancy Bashiri