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RUBY ZALETEL CHAPMAN
March 23, 1925 ~ June 19, 2018
Ruby Zaletel Chapman danced her way to heaven on June 19, 2018. Ruby was born in Vancouver, Washington on March 23, 1925 to Helen and Tony Zaletel. The family lived in Washougal, WA where Ruby had a wonderful childhood and graduated from Washougal High. In 1946 Ruby married Wayne G. Chapman, and moved to Rigby, Idaho where she raised three of the smartest, most talented and hardest working children ever (according to her); Richard W. Chapman, Kristine Case and Katherine Jefferies.
Ruby lived 20 years in Idaho, and following a divorce, moved to Seattle where she met and married Gerald Sherman and then Cecil Malmberg. Mom was always outgoing and loved to dance. She met many wonderful friends and she danced all of her life up into her 70's. She was a wonderful Cook and no one could bake bread like Mom! She loved gardening and shared all of her talents with her family. Mom loved to travel and she traveled across the Us, Hawaii, Canada, Mexico and had a wonderful European trip to where her Father was born in Austria with her Niece and daughters. Mom loved all of her friends and family and loved keeping in touch.
Mom is survived by her son Richard Chapman and daughter Kristine Case; 6 grandchildren, 15 great grandchildren and 4 great great grandchildren.
She is preceded in death by her parents; brother Leo Barron; sisters, Ilene Prause, Ila Vahsholtz and her daughter Katherine Jefferies.
As requested there was just a private memorial and burial at the Washougal Cemetery next to her parents and sister Ilene.
You are loved and will be missed our little beautiful Mom.
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Dearest Aunt Ruby, Yes, I washed my hands before beginning to type this... You always showed your love in your own special way, and they plethora of memories of spending time with you will be cherished for as long as I live! Going on trips with you to help take care of your parents, in Washougal, your beautiful flower gardens, roller skating at the Oaks, in Portland, swimming in your pool, feeding apples to that nasty pony, Cocoa, fresh bread/orange rolls that you made with finesse, and your unwitting nature to tell it like it was are just a few... You lived a life well, and you have taught me to appreciate the little things in life, cherish family, and remember those who are no longer with us... I will be by to visit, don't you worry, Mom and I will continue the dead relative tour. Love you, Grandma!
Derek Chapman
July 8, 2018
Toni
July 3, 2018
How much I will miss her. we were friends and neighbors for many years. She truly loved her family and was so proud of all of you. As you said she danced her way to heaven. May peace be with you Ruby. I love you, Irma and Lea
Irma & Lea Hornbeck
July 3, 2018
I miss you more than you know my beautiful Mom!I You have left a huge hole in My heart. Thank you for being my best friend and always being there for me..I love you Mamma!
Kris Case
July 3, 2018
RIP lovely lady. I remember her helping all of us girls get into the drive in movies in her station wagon.
Barbara Davis Sutton
July 1, 2018
Great picture of you Aunt Ruby!!! We were blessed to have you in our lives!!! I have many happy memories with you!! Your legacy goes on!!!
JAN WILCOX
July 1, 2018
Mark just gave her one of his big hugs and said "May I have this dance". It will be an honor to sit at their table once again some day! Such great memories! Such a great lady! Thank you Kris for always being there for her. Hugs to you all!
Janet Laird
July 1, 2018
Ruby I will forever miss you. May you rest in peace.
Janet Seekins
July 1, 2018
One of the most glamorous and beautiful lady that I ever knew. She raised a great family. She passed on her ability to cook to her children! May she be Dancing in Heaven.
Gaylon Hanson
July 1, 2018
Ruby was an amazing lady. Richard and Kris may you be comforted by the love and memories you have together. She was one of a kind.
Debby Jones
July 1, 2018
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