Ruthalyce Brown, 100, passed away peacefully in her sleep on January 2, 2019 at Nova House, her adult family home near her daughter, Jilanie Hallows in Cle Elum, Washington. She was born September 25, 1918 in Los Angeles, California the only child of Clyde Lee and Mary Mildred Lindley Curtis.
Ruthalyce moved from Grass Valley, California in February 2015 to reside with Jill and Larry at Ensign Ranch in Cle Elum. She celebrated her 100th birthday there on September 25, 2018. She was proud to be a ninth generation American born of pioneer ancestors and a native Californian. She graduated Manual Arts High School in 1937 and attended art and business classes in Los Angeles, and later, at Sierra College in Grass Valley. She married John A. Brown at Calvary Episcopal Church in Los Angeles, California on April 29, 1937. They lived in Los Angeles and Glendale, California where their first two children were born. In 1945, they moved to a small ranch on Bridgeport Road (now Pleasant Valley Rd.), Penn Valley, California. They raised cattle and established an insurance business on East Main Street in Grass Valley where Ruthalyce gave part-time support to her husband's new business as a secretary and bookkeeper before becoming a fulltime homemaker when Jilanie was born. John A. Brown Insurance blossomed and continued at 104 E. Main Street until shortly before Johnnie's passing from cancer in 1977. He is also buried in Penn Valley Cemetery and was memorialized for his involvement in both the Grass Valley and Penn Valley communities with the planting of two Giant Sequoia trees in the main parking area at Western Gateway Park. In 1961, Ruthalyce and Johnnie designed and built an new home in the Sunset area of Grass Valley where they lived for nine years before returning to Penn Valley to care for Ruthalyce's elderly mother. After the deaths of both her mother and husband, Ruthalyce continued, until age 86, to beautify and enjoy the home and park-kike two acre property that her parents had built on Biladeau Lane in 1947. In 2005, she reluctantly decided to sell and retire to Hilltop Commons Retirement Apartment where she lived for six years. She then moved to Brunswick Village Assisted Living Community where she resided until moving to Washington in 2016. She lived with her daughter Jill and son-in-law, Larry who provided care until 24/7 care in an Adult Family Home was necessary. The family would like to express deep gratitude to each of her devoted caregivers, along with caring hospice workers and volunteers.
Ruthalyce's primary interests have always been her family, her home and church. She leaves the family with fond memories of countless, joyful holiday celebrations, along with her legacy of faith, generosity, determination, creativity and service. She also left behind sixty-five years worth of extensive genealogy research, which will always be valued and continued. She was a member of Emmanuel Episcopal Church's choir, Altar Guild, St. Catherine's Guild, Sisters of the Transfiguration and Daughters of the King, serving as president of the latter in 1977. In addition to church activities, she enjoyed her pets, Bible Study Fellowship, reading, gardening, trailer camping, golf, drawing and oil painting. She served as a Brownie and Girl Scout leader for five years and also participated in volunteer work in many other organizations, including the Sacramento Blood Bank and Inter-faith Food Closet. During her lifetime, she was an active member of Daughters of the American Revolution - Captain John Oldham Chapter, National Society of Daughter of the American Colonists, Phi Epsilon Phi Sorority - Lambda Chapter, Order of Eastern Star - Aurora Chapter, Penn Valley Fire Department Women's Auxiliary, Nevada County Travel Club and Pioneer and Wildwood Art Clubs.
Survivors: children, Judith C. Oates (Robert) of Sparks, NV, John A. Brown, Jr. of Penn Vallley, CA, and Jilanie Hallows (Larry) of Cle Elum, WA; six grandchildren, Keri Oates Mannens (Mark), Kenneth Oates (Kimberly), John Aric Brown (Carol), Cheryl Brown Alton, Ryan Hallows (Juliana) and Elana Hallows Beck (Jason); six great-grandsons, Matthew, Justin, Derek Mannens, Tanner Oates, Zachary Alton (Katie) and Barec Hallows; three great-granddaughters, Jenisa and Amy Alton and Kitrina Beck; and one great-great-granddaughter, Lyla Alton.
A celebration of life service will be held at 11:30 A.M. on January 18, 2019 at 11:30 A.M. at Emmanuel Episcopal Church, Grass Valley, California. The service will be conducted by Rev. Seth Kellerman and Anne Powell. A reception will follow in Buck Hall. A family graveside gathering at Penn Valley Cemetery will be held afterward.
Ruthalyce has asked that any memorial contributions in her honor be made to Grass Valley's Emmanuel Episcopal Church building maintenance fund.
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Ruthalyce moved from Grass Valley, California in February 2015 to reside with Jill and Larry at Ensign Ranch in Cle Elum. She celebrated her 100th birthday there on September 25, 2018. She was proud to be a ninth generation American born of pioneer ancestors and a native Californian. She graduated Manual Arts High School in 1937 and attended art and business classes in Los Angeles, and later, at Sierra College in Grass Valley. She married John A. Brown at Calvary Episcopal Church in Los Angeles, California on April 29, 1937. They lived in Los Angeles and Glendale, California where their first two children were born. In 1945, they moved to a small ranch on Bridgeport Road (now Pleasant Valley Rd.), Penn Valley, California. They raised cattle and established an insurance business on East Main Street in Grass Valley where Ruthalyce gave part-time support to her husband's new business as a secretary and bookkeeper before becoming a fulltime homemaker when Jilanie was born. John A. Brown Insurance blossomed and continued at 104 E. Main Street until shortly before Johnnie's passing from cancer in 1977. He is also buried in Penn Valley Cemetery and was memorialized for his involvement in both the Grass Valley and Penn Valley communities with the planting of two Giant Sequoia trees in the main parking area at Western Gateway Park. In 1961, Ruthalyce and Johnnie designed and built an new home in the Sunset area of Grass Valley where they lived for nine years before returning to Penn Valley to care for Ruthalyce's elderly mother. After the deaths of both her mother and husband, Ruthalyce continued, until age 86, to beautify and enjoy the home and park-kike two acre property that her parents had built on Biladeau Lane in 1947. In 2005, she reluctantly decided to sell and retire to Hilltop Commons Retirement Apartment where she lived for six years. She then moved to Brunswick Village Assisted Living Community where she resided until moving to Washington in 2016. She lived with her daughter Jill and son-in-law, Larry who provided care until 24/7 care in an Adult Family Home was necessary. The family would like to express deep gratitude to each of her devoted caregivers, along with caring hospice workers and volunteers.
Ruthalyce's primary interests have always been her family, her home and church. She leaves the family with fond memories of countless, joyful holiday celebrations, along with her legacy of faith, generosity, determination, creativity and service. She also left behind sixty-five years worth of extensive genealogy research, which will always be valued and continued. She was a member of Emmanuel Episcopal Church's choir, Altar Guild, St. Catherine's Guild, Sisters of the Transfiguration and Daughters of the King, serving as president of the latter in 1977. In addition to church activities, she enjoyed her pets, Bible Study Fellowship, reading, gardening, trailer camping, golf, drawing and oil painting. She served as a Brownie and Girl Scout leader for five years and also participated in volunteer work in many other organizations, including the Sacramento Blood Bank and Inter-faith Food Closet. During her lifetime, she was an active member of Daughters of the American Revolution - Captain John Oldham Chapter, National Society of Daughter of the American Colonists, Phi Epsilon Phi Sorority - Lambda Chapter, Order of Eastern Star - Aurora Chapter, Penn Valley Fire Department Women's Auxiliary, Nevada County Travel Club and Pioneer and Wildwood Art Clubs.
Survivors: children, Judith C. Oates (Robert) of Sparks, NV, John A. Brown, Jr. of Penn Vallley, CA, and Jilanie Hallows (Larry) of Cle Elum, WA; six grandchildren, Keri Oates Mannens (Mark), Kenneth Oates (Kimberly), John Aric Brown (Carol), Cheryl Brown Alton, Ryan Hallows (Juliana) and Elana Hallows Beck (Jason); six great-grandsons, Matthew, Justin, Derek Mannens, Tanner Oates, Zachary Alton (Katie) and Barec Hallows; three great-granddaughters, Jenisa and Amy Alton and Kitrina Beck; and one great-great-granddaughter, Lyla Alton.
A celebration of life service will be held at 11:30 A.M. on January 18, 2019 at 11:30 A.M. at Emmanuel Episcopal Church, Grass Valley, California. The service will be conducted by Rev. Seth Kellerman and Anne Powell. A reception will follow in Buck Hall. A family graveside gathering at Penn Valley Cemetery will be held afterward.
Ruthalyce has asked that any memorial contributions in her honor be made to Grass Valley's Emmanuel Episcopal Church building maintenance fund.
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Ruthalyce Brown, 100, passed away peacefully in her sleep on January 2, 2019 at Nova House, her adult family home near her daughter, Jilanie Hallows in Cle Elum, Washington. She was born September 25, 1918 in Los Angeles, California the only child of Clyde Lee and Mary Mildred Lindley Curtis.
Ruthalyce moved from Grass Valley, California in February 2015 to reside with Jill and Larry at Ensign Ranch in Cle Elum. She celebrated her 100th birthday there on September 25, 2018. She was proud to be a ninth generation American born of pioneer ancestors and a native Californian. She graduated Manual Arts High School in 1937 and attended art and business classes in Los Angeles, and later, at Sierra College in Grass Valley. She married John A. Brown at Calvary Episcopal Church in Los Angeles, California on April 29, 1937. They lived in Los Angeles and Glendale, California where their first two children were born. In 1945, they moved to a small ranch on Bridgeport Road (now Pleasant Valley Rd.), Penn Valley, California. They raised cattle and established an insurance business on East Main Street in Grass Valley where Ruthalyce gave part-time support to her husband's new business as a secretary and bookkeeper before becoming a fulltime homemaker when Jilanie was born. John A. Brown Insurance blossomed and continued at 104 E. Main Street until shortly before Johnnie's passing from cancer in 1977. He is also buried in Penn Valley Cemetery and was memorialized for his involvement in both the Grass Valley and Penn Valley communities with the planting of two Giant Sequoia trees in the main parking area at Western Gateway Park. In 1961, Ruthalyce and Johnnie designed and built an new home in the Sunset area of Grass Valley where they lived for nine years before returning to Penn Valley to care for Ruthalyce's elderly mother. After the deaths of both her mother and husband, Ruthalyce continued, until age 86, to beautify and enjoy the home and park-kike two acre property that her parents had built on Biladeau Lane in 1947. In 2005, she reluctantly decided to sell and retire to Hilltop Commons Retirement Apartment where she lived for six years. She then moved to Brunswick Village Assisted Living Community where she resided until moving to Washington in 2016. She lived with her daughter Jill and son-in-law, Larry who provided care until 24/7 care in an Adult Family Home was necessary. The family would like to express deep gratitude to each of her devoted caregivers, along with caring hospice workers and volunteers.
Ruthalyce's primary interests have always been her family, her home and church. She leaves the family with fond memories of countless, joyful holiday celebrations, along with her legacy of faith, generosity, determination, creativity and service. She also left behind sixty-five years worth of extensive genealogy research, which will always be valued and continued. She was a member of Emmanuel Episcopal Church's choir, Altar Guild, St. Catherine's Guild, Sisters of the Transfiguration and Daughters of the King, serving as president of the latter in 1977. In addition to church activities, she enjoyed her pets, Bible Study Fellowship, reading, gardening, trailer camping, golf, drawing and oil painting. She served as a Brownie and Girl Scout leader for five years and also participated in volunteer work in many other organizations, including the Sacramento Blood Bank and Inter-faith Food Closet. During her lifetime, she was an active member of Daughters of the American Revolution - Captain John Oldham Chapter, National Society of Daughter of the American Colonists, Phi Epsilon Phi Sorority - Lambda Chapter, Order of Eastern Star - Aurora Chapter, Penn Valley Fire Department Women's Auxiliary, Nevada County Travel Club and Pioneer and Wildwood Art Clubs.
Survivors: children, Judith C. Oates (Robert) of Sparks, NV, John A. Brown, Jr. of Penn Vallley, CA, and Jilanie Hallows (Larry) of Cle Elum, WA; six grandchildren, Keri Oates Mannens (Mark), Kenneth Oates (Kimberly), John Aric Brown (Carol), Cheryl Brown Alton, Ryan Hallows (Juliana) and Elana Hallows Beck (Jason); six great-grandsons, Matthew, Justin, Derek Mannens, Tanner Oates, Zachary Alton (Katie) and Barec Hallows; three great-granddaughters, Jenisa and Amy Alton and Kitrina Beck; and one great-great-granddaughter, Lyla Alton.
A celebration of life service will be held at 11:30 A.M. on January 18, 2019 at 11:30 A.M. at Emmanuel Episcopal Church, Grass Valley, California. The service will be conducted by Rev. Seth Kellerman and Anne Powell. A reception will follow in Buck Hall. A family graveside gathering at Penn Valley Cemetery will be held afterward.
Ruthalyce has asked that any memorial contributions in her honor be made to Grass Valley's Emmanuel Episcopal Church building maintenance fund.
www.theunion.com
www.hooperandweavermortuary.com
Ruthalyce moved from Grass Valley, California in February 2015 to reside with Jill and Larry at Ensign Ranch in Cle Elum. She celebrated her 100th birthday there on September 25, 2018. She was proud to be a ninth generation American born of pioneer ancestors and a native Californian. She graduated Manual Arts High School in 1937 and attended art and business classes in Los Angeles, and later, at Sierra College in Grass Valley. She married John A. Brown at Calvary Episcopal Church in Los Angeles, California on April 29, 1937. They lived in Los Angeles and Glendale, California where their first two children were born. In 1945, they moved to a small ranch on Bridgeport Road (now Pleasant Valley Rd.), Penn Valley, California. They raised cattle and established an insurance business on East Main Street in Grass Valley where Ruthalyce gave part-time support to her husband's new business as a secretary and bookkeeper before becoming a fulltime homemaker when Jilanie was born. John A. Brown Insurance blossomed and continued at 104 E. Main Street until shortly before Johnnie's passing from cancer in 1977. He is also buried in Penn Valley Cemetery and was memorialized for his involvement in both the Grass Valley and Penn Valley communities with the planting of two Giant Sequoia trees in the main parking area at Western Gateway Park. In 1961, Ruthalyce and Johnnie designed and built an new home in the Sunset area of Grass Valley where they lived for nine years before returning to Penn Valley to care for Ruthalyce's elderly mother. After the deaths of both her mother and husband, Ruthalyce continued, until age 86, to beautify and enjoy the home and park-kike two acre property that her parents had built on Biladeau Lane in 1947. In 2005, she reluctantly decided to sell and retire to Hilltop Commons Retirement Apartment where she lived for six years. She then moved to Brunswick Village Assisted Living Community where she resided until moving to Washington in 2016. She lived with her daughter Jill and son-in-law, Larry who provided care until 24/7 care in an Adult Family Home was necessary. The family would like to express deep gratitude to each of her devoted caregivers, along with caring hospice workers and volunteers.
Ruthalyce's primary interests have always been her family, her home and church. She leaves the family with fond memories of countless, joyful holiday celebrations, along with her legacy of faith, generosity, determination, creativity and service. She also left behind sixty-five years worth of extensive genealogy research, which will always be valued and continued. She was a member of Emmanuel Episcopal Church's choir, Altar Guild, St. Catherine's Guild, Sisters of the Transfiguration and Daughters of the King, serving as president of the latter in 1977. In addition to church activities, she enjoyed her pets, Bible Study Fellowship, reading, gardening, trailer camping, golf, drawing and oil painting. She served as a Brownie and Girl Scout leader for five years and also participated in volunteer work in many other organizations, including the Sacramento Blood Bank and Inter-faith Food Closet. During her lifetime, she was an active member of Daughters of the American Revolution - Captain John Oldham Chapter, National Society of Daughter of the American Colonists, Phi Epsilon Phi Sorority - Lambda Chapter, Order of Eastern Star - Aurora Chapter, Penn Valley Fire Department Women's Auxiliary, Nevada County Travel Club and Pioneer and Wildwood Art Clubs.
Survivors: children, Judith C. Oates (Robert) of Sparks, NV, John A. Brown, Jr. of Penn Vallley, CA, and Jilanie Hallows (Larry) of Cle Elum, WA; six grandchildren, Keri Oates Mannens (Mark), Kenneth Oates (Kimberly), John Aric Brown (Carol), Cheryl Brown Alton, Ryan Hallows (Juliana) and Elana Hallows Beck (Jason); six great-grandsons, Matthew, Justin, Derek Mannens, Tanner Oates, Zachary Alton (Katie) and Barec Hallows; three great-granddaughters, Jenisa and Amy Alton and Kitrina Beck; and one great-great-granddaughter, Lyla Alton.
A celebration of life service will be held at 11:30 A.M. on January 18, 2019 at 11:30 A.M. at Emmanuel Episcopal Church, Grass Valley, California. The service will be conducted by Rev. Seth Kellerman and Anne Powell. A reception will follow in Buck Hall. A family graveside gathering at Penn Valley Cemetery will be held afterward.
Ruthalyce has asked that any memorial contributions in her honor be made to Grass Valley's Emmanuel Episcopal Church building maintenance fund.
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www.hooperandweavermortuary.com
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