Ruth M Griffith

December 16, 1933 - November 1, 2019

Ruth Griffith, 85, a long time resident of Manson, passed away Friday, November 1, 2019. Ruth was born December 16, 1933 to Peter and Agnes Arnsberg in Dimock, South Dakota. Ruth grew up on the family farm for part of her youth and attended Dimock grade school for 5 years. The family then moved to Kennebeck, South Dakota where Ruth attended a 1 room school for 2 years. The family returned to Dimock and Ruth commuted to Parkston to finish her schooling. Ruth moved to Wenatchee and was employed by General Telephone, as an operator. She later moved to Chelan and worked at the GTE operators office. Ruth met her partner and best friend, Jim Griffith, in 1954 and they were married in 1956. Ruth retired from the phone company in 1960 to become a stay-at-home mom for their growing family until their 3 children were out of school. Not one to be idle Ruth went to work at Harding shed and spent 15 years at Manson Growers, until her retirement. Ruth and Jim enjoyed traveling to Alaska, Hawaii, and many other points of interest in the U.S. and Canada. After their retirement their cabin, in Stehekin became a second home for many days in the summer months. They enjoyed the laid-back life style and especially the many friends they got to know and enjoy there. Ruth was loved by everyone who knew her. She loved everyone around her and always wished the very best for those she came in contact with. Ruth bless her beautiful heart, was the heart and soul of her family. Her constant care and concern for her family and others was inspiring. Ruth was preceded in death by her parents, Peter and Agnes Arnsberg, a young sister, Patty and son Matt. She is survived by her husband Jim, daughter Patty of Sunnyside, son Earl (Heidi) of Manson, daughter-in-law Annette Griffith of Des Moines, sister-in-law Myrt Griffith, two brothers Jim (Darla) of Boerne Texas, Ron (Jeanine) of Bonney Lake. Ruth was blessed with 7 grand children: Devon, Derek, Katelyn, Samantha, Zack, Alyssa and Josh along with nieces and nephew and the friends who will always remember the joy she provided in their lives. The family wishes to thank Rosewood Cottage and the staff for the wonderful care and love they gave Ruth in her later years. A service will be held Wednesday, November 6th, 11:00 a.m. at St. Frances Church in Chelan. Services have been entrusted to Precht Rose Chapel of Chelan.