Ruby Francis Obituary

RUBY MARIE FRANCIS
April 10, 1932 ~ February 9, 2011

Loving wife, mother, grandmother, and friend to all, Ruby Marie Francis, died Feb. 9, 2011 at the age of 78. Ruby was born April 10, 1932 in Rockland, OH to parents Alda Adelle and Charles Alfred Covey. She graduated from Belpre High School.
Ruby was married to Ken Francis for 60 years and they have lived in Battle Ground, WA for the past 48 years.
Family came first with Ruby and her primary goal was to make sure everyone was happy and doing well. She had the gift of hospitality, enjoyed cooking, and made every family occasion so special. A genuine love and concern for others was evident as she would help anyone in need.
Ruby had a positive attitude and was always one
who looked for and found the good in others.
A devoted member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints, Ruby loved serving in Scouting and the women's Relief Society program.
Ruby is survived by daughters, Belinda Ingman, Jane Nyholm, and Lea Ann Tiffany; son, John Francis; eight grandchildren; five great-grandchildren; brother, Russell Covey; and sister, Ruth Ann Cunningham.
She was preceded in death by her infant son, Kenneth; both parents; and her husband, Ken, who passed away last December.
Funeral services will be held Wed., Feb. 16 at 11:00 a.m. at the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints, 14809 NE 259th Street, Battle Ground.
Layne's Funeral Home Battle Ground, is in charge of arrangements.
Please sign Ruby's guest book at: www.columbian.com/obits.

Published by The Columbian on Feb. 13, 2011.
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Take comfort in knowing that now you have a special guardian angel to watch over you.

sherri norvell

February 19, 2011

We'll miss Ruby and her sweet, gentle spirit. Her smile could light up any room she was in. We first met her and Ken about 20 years ago and we came to love and admire them both. She will be remembered not just by her extensive family, but by her many friends. We are grateful to have been two of them.
Elmo and Marla Shirts

February 15, 2011

Ruby will be missed by all who knew her. She is a very special lady.
Love, Jim, Lynne and Lillie Groth

February 15, 2011

Ruby is a very special woman..she will be greatly missed by all that knew her. Lynne, Jim and Lillie Groth

February 15, 2011

I will miss talking to Ruby at our family gatherings. Such a nice lady and so easy to talk to.

sharon sorenson

February 15, 2011

The memory I have of Ruby Francis will always be with me. Her wonderful laugh and smile, her patience and kindness. She will be missed but never forgotten.

Jeanie Kenny

February 14, 2011

joel bridenthal, may god welcome my cousin ruby home

February 14, 2011

ruth ann cunningham

February 14, 2011

russell an crystal covey

February 14, 2011

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