Ruth Alma Jones, 93, of Richland, WA, passed away on February 15, 2023. Ruth was born September 3, 1929 in American Falls, ID to John Zimmerman and Martha Nachtigal Zimmerman. She graduated from Aberdeen (ID) High School in 1947. After high school, she attended Southwest College in Waxahachie, TX for one year and then attended Links School of Business in Pocatello, ID where she met her husband-to-be, Norman E Jones. They were married in Aberdeen, ID on September 23, 1949 and lived and farmed in Roy, ID, then moved to Rockland, ID and In 1955, they purchased a farm at Aberdeen, ID where they raised potatoes, hay, grains, corn silage and established a Grade A dairy and provided an excellent family home environment for their five children.

Ruth was active in her church’s programs, serving in various officer positions, including Sunday School teacher, and youth group leader for girls. She enjoyed sewing and handwork, always had a big vegetable garden, and did a lot of home canning of fruits and vegetables. She often worked as a farmhand – driving trucks and tractors, milking cows, feeding calves and chickens, etc. She continued quilting, embroidering and playing hymns on the piano until the last two weeks of her life.

She is survived by five children Bob (Linda), Tim (Dena), Judy (Dave) Belles, Stan (Debbie) and Dan (Dana); ten grandchildren; and ten great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband Norman after 67 years of marriage. To honor Ruth, her family challenges you to be a helpful neighbor to someone in need. A graveside memorial service is planned for a future date.