Gertrude Fountain Rubert, age 96, passed away on 10/19/13 in Spokane, WA at Fairview Assisted Living due to complications of a hip fracture. Gertie was born on 11/16/1916 to Gus and Jessie Bell Fountain at the homestead near Wauconda, WA. She attended the Bell and Wauconda Schools thru 8th grade. She married Claude Rubert on 9/24/1938 at Omak, WA; he preceded her in death on 4/17/1989. Gertie spent most of her life on the farm on Hwy 20, they moved to Tonasket area in 1960, in February of 2013 she moved to Fairview in Spokane. She enjoyed hunting, fishing, gardening, and her beloved mountains. She belonged to various organizations throughout her life, worked on the election board for many years, in apple sheds, and the school cafeteria. Gertie was a devoted wife, mother, and friend. She leaves many nieces and nephews as well as special friends with fond memories of her life.
Gertie is survived by her children, Virginia Cook, Lawrence (Pam) Rubert, Allen (Mary) Rubert, and Ellen (Dave) Lang; 8 grandchildren, 13 great grandchildren, and 2 great great grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents, husband, 2 brothers, 1 sister, 1 grandson, and 1 great grand-daughter.
A memorial service will be held at Bergh Funeral Chapel in Oroville on Saturday, 11/2/2013 at 11:00 AM.
In lieu of flowers donations may be made to Fairview Assisted Living, 1617 N. Calispel, Spokane, WA 99205 or the charity of your choice.
Gertie is survived by her children, Virginia Cook, Lawrence (Pam) Rubert, Allen (Mary) Rubert, and Ellen (Dave) Lang; 8 grandchildren, 13 great grandchildren, and 2 great great grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents, husband, 2 brothers, 1 sister, 1 grandson, and 1 great grand-daughter.
A memorial service will be held at Bergh Funeral Chapel in Oroville on Saturday, 11/2/2013 at 11:00 AM.
In lieu of flowers donations may be made to Fairview Assisted Living, 1617 N. Calispel, Spokane, WA 99205 or the charity of your choice.
Gertrude Fountain Rubert, age 96, passed away on 10/19/13 in Spokane, WA at Fairview Assisted Living due to complications of a hip fracture. Gertie was born on 11/16/1916 to Gus and Jessie Bell Fountain at the homestead near Wauconda, WA. She attended the Bell and Wauconda Schools thru 8th grade. She married Claude Rubert on 9/24/1938 at Omak, WA; he preceded her in death on 4/17/1989. Gertie spent most of her life on the farm on Hwy 20, they moved to Tonasket area in 1960, in February of 2013 she moved to Fairview in Spokane. She enjoyed hunting, fishing, gardening, and her beloved mountains. She belonged to various organizations throughout her life, worked on the election board for many years, in apple sheds, and the school cafeteria. Gertie was a devoted wife, mother, and friend. She leaves many nieces and nephews as well as special friends with fond memories of her life.
Gertie is survived by her children, Virginia Cook, Lawrence (Pam) Rubert, Allen (Mary) Rubert, and Ellen (Dave) Lang; 8 grandchildren, 13 great grandchildren, and 2 great great grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents, husband, 2 brothers, 1 sister, 1 grandson, and 1 great grand-daughter.
A memorial service will be held at Bergh Funeral Chapel in Oroville on Saturday, 11/2/2013 at 11:00 AM.
In lieu of flowers donations may be made to Fairview Assisted Living, 1617 N. Calispel, Spokane, WA 99205 or the charity of your choice.
Gertie is survived by her children, Virginia Cook, Lawrence (Pam) Rubert, Allen (Mary) Rubert, and Ellen (Dave) Lang; 8 grandchildren, 13 great grandchildren, and 2 great great grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents, husband, 2 brothers, 1 sister, 1 grandson, and 1 great grand-daughter.
A memorial service will be held at Bergh Funeral Chapel in Oroville on Saturday, 11/2/2013 at 11:00 AM.
In lieu of flowers donations may be made to Fairview Assisted Living, 1617 N. Calispel, Spokane, WA 99205 or the charity of your choice.
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