Ruth Marie Hughes

Ruth Marie Hughes, 87, passed away April 29, 2015 in Yakima, WA. She was born August 16, 1927 in Lynden, WA to Clarence and Jennie Handy.

She graduated from Lynden High and then attended Northwest Bible Institute, completed a three year program of Biblical studies in 1949. She was a devoted wife, mother and grandmother.

Ruth was an active member of Arlington Assembly of God for more than 40 years. Ruth worked as a care giver for WA Visiting Nurses for 15 years. She was often helping neighbors with yard work, or baking banana bread for them when they were ill. Whenever possible she was tending her flowers.

She was preceded in death by both parents, her husband and her siblings. She is survived by her 4 children: Elaine, Brian, Sharon, and Wayne, 4 grandchildren and 2 great-grandchildren.

A graveside service will be held at the Arlington Cemetery Friday, May 8th at 11am. It will be followed by a memorial service and a light luncheon at the Arlington Assembly of God at 12 p.m.