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Ruthella B Ray Cockrum

Birth	:	9 Dec 1931 Wenatchee, Chelan County, Washington, USA
Death	:	30 Oct 2014 Wenatchee, Chelan County, Washington, USA
Burial	:	Evergreen Memorial Park, East Wenatchee, Douglas County, USA
Coordinate	:	47.4216995, -120.2649994
Description	:	Ruthella Cockrum December 9, 1931 ~ October 30, 2014 Ruthella Cockrum passed away peacefully into the hands of her Lord and Savior Thursday, October 30, 2014. She was born December 9, 1931, to Cecil and Lorena Ray, and remained a lifelong resident of Wenatchee, WA. Her early years were spent “in town”, but her greatest memories are those of being raised up Squilchuck Road. She loved sewing, baking, canning and working in the yard with her mother, and spending time with her “daddy” fishing and working in the orchard. She had a large extended family, so over time, everyone who lived up... Read More	Ruthella Cockrum December 9, 1931 ~ October 30, 2014 Ruthella Cockrum passed away peacefully into the hands of her Lord and Savior Thursday, October 30, 2014. She was born December 9, 1931, to Cecil and Lorena Ray, and remained a lifelong resident of Wenatchee, WA. Her early years were spent “in town”, but her greatest memories are those of being raised up Squilchuck Road. She loved sewing, baking, canning and working in the yard with her mother, and spending time with her “daddy” fishing and working in the orchard. She had a large extended family, so over time, everyone who lived up Squilchuck Road became family. It was a very special place to grow up and call home. Ruthella attended Wenatchee schools, graduating from Wenatchee High School in 1950. Her dear friends from high school remained lifelong friends. She was very social and enjoyed every aspect of being a student and WHS. Shortly after graduation, she met the love of her life, Ray William Cockrum, and they were married December 1, 1951. They adored each other, and shared many interests. For many years, Ruthella assisted Ray’s baseball coaching passion by keeping score and statistics. Every summer, you would find the two of them at the little league field, or watching games at Recreation Park. They loved the game and all the young men they were able to impact along the way. When the Apple Sox came to town, Ruthella became a season ticket holder, and loved watching games all summer long! Ruthella was very involved in Beehive and Pomona Grange, taking on many different roles throughout the years. Square dancing, and attending big family gatherings were also some of her favorite things to do. For over 20 years, Ruthella was an active participant in the family business, Squilchuck Grocery. Ruthella loved her customers dearly and enjoyed seeing them on a regular basis. Those wonderful customers were like family as well. Even after they sold the store, she missed visiting with people, so she returned to work at Ernst Home Center until her retirement. In her retirement, she was able to give much of her time to her beloved Central Christian Church, which became Cornerstone Christian Church. She was baptized, married, and was a member there until she could no longer attend due to her health. Ray and Ruthella had many interests, but their passion in life was their children. She loved being a mother and grandmother more than anything. “A true gift from God,” she would say. Their son, Darin, was born in 1965, and Coreen came along soon after in 1968. They were the most supportive parents a child could ask for. Absolutely always available to drive, bake, encourage, or cheer for her kids. Not only was Ruthella supportive of her own kids, but loved and mothered every kiddo she had contact with. She was preceded in death by her parents, Cecil and Lorena Ray; her sister, Muriel Ray; and her husband, Ray Cockrum. She is survived by her children, Darin Cockrum and his wife, Karen, and Coreen Tilly and her husband, Bart; and her grandchildren, Kyle and Katie Cockrum, and Lucas, Patrick, and Connor Tilly. She had many nieces and nephews, great-nieces and great-nephews, and cousins who loved her and will miss her. We would like to give a special thanks to her amazing caretakers at Blossom Valley and Blossom Creek for their loving care. Also, the extreme kindness and compassion from the people of Hospice was so helpful and comforting. Please make any memorial donations to Confluence Health Hospice Care, 1020 North Wenatchee Avenue, Wenatchee, WA 98801. A Memorial Service and Celebration of Life will be held for Ruthella at Cornerstone Christian Church, 12 N. Chelan Avenue, Wenatchee, on Saturday, December 20, 2014, at 11:00 a.m. Please express your thoughts and memories on the online guestbook at jonesjonesbetts.com. Arrangements are by Jones & Jones~Betts Funeral Home, Wenatchee. Find comfort in these words from the Apostle Paul, “For I am convinced that neither death, nor life… will be able to separate us from the love of God that is in Christ Jesus, our Lord.” ~ Romans 8:38

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Ruthella B Ray Cockrum's memorial is located at: Evergreen Memorial Park, East Wenatchee, Douglas County, USA.
When did Ruthella B Ray Cockrum death?
Ruthella B Ray Cockrum death on 30 Oct 2014 in Wenatchee, Chelan County, Washington, USA
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Latitude: 47.4216995
Longitude: -120.2649994

Family Members:

Parent

Cecil Arnold Ray

(1897 - 1985)

Lorena V Gillespie Ray

(1897 - 1983)

Spouse

Ray William Cockrum

(1923 - 1988)

Siblings

Lorena Muriel Ray

(1920 - 1930)

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Nearby Cemetories:

1. Evergreen Memorial Park
East Wenatchee, Douglas County, USA
Coordinate: 47.4216995, -120.2649994

2. Hamilton Cemetery
East Wenatchee, Douglas County, USA
Coordinate: 47.4336014, -120.2482986

3. Saint Lukes Episcopal Church Columbarium
Wenatchee, Chelan County, USA
Coordinate: 47.4220400, -120.3177260

4. Home of Peace Mausoleum
Wenatchee, Chelan County, USA
Coordinate: 47.4124985, -120.3248978

5. William E. and LaDean C. Steward Memorial Garden
Wenatchee, Chelan County, USA
Coordinate: 47.4041166, -120.3248520

6. Grace Lutheran Church Memorial Garden
Wenatchee, Chelan County, USA
Coordinate: 47.4233020, -120.3359630

7. Valley View Cemetery
Douglas County, USA
Coordinate: 47.4730988, -120.2981033

8. Wenatchee City Cemetery
Wenatchee, Chelan County, USA
Coordinate: 47.4510994, -120.3463974

9. Malaga Pioneer Cemetery
Malaga, Chelan County, USA
Coordinate: 47.3702000, -120.2003000

10. Sunnyslope Church of the Brethren Cemetery
Sunnyslope, Chelan County, USA
Coordinate: 47.4784431, -120.3465576

11. Stemilt Hill Cemetery
Wenatchee, Chelan County, USA
Coordinate: 47.3330994, -120.2596970

12. Badger Mountain Cemetery
Douglas County, USA
Coordinate: 47.5063000, -120.1938000

13. George W. Parrish Gravesite
Monitor, Chelan County, USA
Coordinate: 47.4688600, -120.4256400

14. Old Missionary Indian Cemetery
Cashmere, Chelan County, USA
Coordinate: 47.5166000, -120.4493000

15. Cashmere Cemetery
Cashmere, Chelan County, USA
Coordinate: 47.5186996, -120.4869003

16. Brisky Treadwell Cemetery
Cashmere, Chelan County, USA
Coordinate: 47.5149770, -120.4955480

17. Orondo Community Cemetery
Orondo, Douglas County, USA
Coordinate: 47.6486015, -120.2136002

18. Badger Mountain View Cemetery
Douglas County, USA
Coordinate: 47.6088000, -120.0476000

19. Gate of Heaven Catholic Cemetery
Waterville, Douglas County, USA
Coordinate: 47.6382100, -120.0671690

20. Entiat Cemetery
Entiat, Chelan County, USA
Coordinate: 47.6755981, -120.3043976

21. Waterville Cemetery
Waterville, Douglas County, USA
Coordinate: 47.6418500, -120.0685940

22. Slack Cemetery
Douglas County, USA
Coordinate: 47.5283012, -119.9180984

23. Ingalls Creek Cemetery
Peshastin, Chelan County, USA
Coordinate: 47.3827780, -120.6533340

24. Pat King Burial Site
Wenatchee, Chelan County, USA
Coordinate: 47.3846940, -120.6553890