Ruth M. Andrews

A Celebration of Life for Ruth M. Andrews, 71, of Coos Bay, will be held at 2pm, Saturday July 19 at Harmony United Methodist Church, Coos Bay, with the Rev. Karen Love Baysinger, presiding. Reception will follow the service. Ruth loved her beautiful hats, so we invite you to wear a pretty, fun or favorite hat in her honor.

Ruth was born in Payette, Idaho, May 9, 1953 to Stanley and Dorothy Andrews and joined sister Judy. She passed away on September 17,2024 in Coos Bay.

Ruth spent most of her early years in Boise, Idaho, but because her father was a Methodist minister, the family moved several times while she was young eventually moving Coos Bay, Oregon where she attended Marshfield High School until her senior year. Her family then moved to Eugene where she graduated from Sheldon High. She earned her Bachelor of Nursing degree from Idaho State University in 1975, and worked in several NICU units caring for critically ill infants, notably at John Muir hospital in California. She later earned her Master’s in Religious Education from the University of Portland.

Ruth married Robert Bryant in 1982 in Eugene, Oregon and they welcomed their daughter Hilary on May 4th, 1988.

Ruth started several businesses over the years which included "A Class of Taste", a catering business, as well as "Custom Creations" a ceramic studio out of her home.

Ruth loved socializing with others to create new connections. She loved to laugh, tease, colors, art, music, movies, reading, cats, and fun clothing including beautiful hats. She will be remembered as a mother, sister, a daughter, an aunt, and a friend.

She is survived by her daughter, Hilary; Sister, Judy Lovell (Ron); step-sister, Sharon Holzritcher (Mark) and numerous nieces, nephews and their children.

Ruth was preceded in death by her parents, Stanley and Dorothy Andrews (Wells), her step-mother, Patsy Andrews, and husband, Robert Andrews-Bryant.

Arrangements are under the care of Coos Bay Chapel, 541-267-3131. Family and friends are invited to sign the online guestbook at www.coosbayareafunerals.com

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