Ruth Elizabeth Stoddard, 98, went to be with her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on March 28, 2019, in Mt. Angel.

She was raised on a dairy farm and during the war she helped build planes. She was born in Knapp, Wisconsin on December 3, 1920; she was 1 of 6 children. Ruth grew up in the Knapp area, and graduated from Knapp High School. In 1945, she married Warren B. Stoddard; they had four children. They lived in Mississippi before moving to Oregon in 1945. Ruth and Warren raised their children in Dickey Prairie, Oregon. Warren passed away in 1996.

Ruth was a wonderful mother and homemaker. She enjoyed gardening, volunteering at the Silverton Hospital and spending time with children. Everyone that knew her loved her.

Ruth was preceded in death by her siblings, husband, Warren and her daughter, Maryl.

She is survived by her children; William Stoddard of Silverton, Mark and Richard of Scotts Mills; 6 grandchildren, 15 great-grandchildren and many nieces and nephews.

Memorial Service will be at Silverton First Baptist Church on April 15, 2019 at 4p.m. Assisting the family is Unger Funeral Chapel in Silverton.