Ruth Virginia Bogue

Cemetery:Bethany Presbyterian Cemetery in Portland, OR
Birth:Wed May 07 1924
Death:Mon Nov 21 2011
Plot #C547-C201

Obituary

Ruth Virginia (Walker) Bogue May 07, 1924 Nov. 21, 2011 Ruth Virginia Bogue, 87, died Nov. 21, 2011, at The Springs. A memorial service will be at 2 p.m., Dec. 3, at Bethany Presbyterian Church, 15505 NW Springville Road, in Portland. Ruth was born May 7, 1924, in Wolf Point, Mont., to the Rev. Dr. Sydney Walker and Faye Walker; grew up in Grangeville, Idaho, and Baker, Ore.; graduated from Baker High School in 1942. Shortly, she moved to Seattle and worked as a "Rosie the Riveter" at Boeing before entering Lewis and Clark College. She married Richard Bogue on his return from service in WWII; they celebrated 65 years of marriage last January. Ruth was a consummate homemaker, enjoyed involvement in her children's activities, and kept a yard to be envied. She was an elder and deacon in her church, and was active at Bethany, where she and Richard were also enthusiastic members of the pinochle group. Also important were PEO—Chapter X friends, and friends around the country from their Post Office years. Ruth is survived by Richard; children, Patricia, Carol and Donald (Linda); five grandchildren, and five great-grandchildren; sister, Lois; and numerous nieces and nephews. Remembrances: Bethany Presbyterian Church, or Alzheimer's Association.

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