Ruby Claire Fullmer Christensen, 86, residing in Idaho Falls, formerly of Blackfoot, passed away Sunday, Dec. 22, 2013, at Fairwinds Retirement Community. She is reunited with her eternal sweetheart, Lloyd, after a 26-year separation. Ruby was born Aug. 16, 1927, in Cedar Point, Idaho, to Horace Edward Fullmer and Mary Magdalena Pfost. She was raised in Blackfoot and graduated from Blackfoot High School in May 1945. On Nov. 16, 1945, Ruby married her sweetheart, Lloyd Lamar Christensen, for time and all eternity in the Salt Lake City LDS Temple. Ruby and Lloyd went from being sheep herders as newlyweds to building the first bowling alley, "Spud Bowl," in Aberdeen, Idaho. They always supported and strengthened one another. In 1965, Ruby and Lloyd relocated to Blackfoot to raise their family. As part of their financial plan, she continued her education at Idaho State University by earning a Bachelor of Arts in education in May 1970, a Master of Education in 1972, and a Degree of Educational Specialist in educational administration in August 1976. Ruby and Lloyd shared many adventures together. One in particular was driving the Alcan Highway to Valdez, Alaska, which she called "the drive of a lifetime." In the past, she worked as a newspaper linotype operator and had a real estate license. Ruby had a long career in the Idaho educational system: as a teacher at various schools; principal at both Bonneville and Tendoy Elementary Schools; and superintendent in Arbon Valley. Throughout her life, Ruby had a deep love and appreciation of music. At one point, she was able to perform with the Idaho Symphony on the violin. She was currently taking violin and piano lessons to renew her skills. It was one thing she could take with her! Ruby remained physically active her entire life. The staff at Apple Athletic Club was particularly encouraging and supportive. She delighted in serving others. Ruby loved the phrase "Keep your mitt on -- the game's not over 'til the umpire calls out!" Ruby was an active member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints and served two full-time missions in the Philippines, San Fernando Mission from October 1992 to April 1994, and Vietnam, Hanoi Mission from January 1996 to July 1997. She also served as an ordinance worker in the Bountiful, Utah, LDS Temple. Ruby is survived by one sister, Donna Shindurling of Idaho Falls; son, Kit (Vickie) Christensen of Moore, Idaho; daughters, Mary (Randy) Sellers of Bountiful, Utah, and DeAnn Bradford of Blackfoot; nine grandchildren; and eight great-grandchildren. A funeral service will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday, Jan. 11, at Hawker Funeral Home, 132 S. Shilling Ave. in Blackfoot. Family will meet with friends and relatives from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. Friday, Jan. 10, and Saturday for one hour prior to services, both at the funeral home. Interment will follow in Groveland Cemetery. Condolences may be sent to the family at [email protected].