Ruth Christine Oliver

Ruth Christine Oliver, 94, passed away in Kootenai, Idaho on Saturday, Nov, 28, 2009. Memorial services will be announced this summer. Ruth was born in Coeur d’Alene, Idaho on Feb. 6, 1915, the daughter of Edward and Ella Olson. She attended Bonner County Schools and married Russell Oliver on April 15, 1933 in Newport, Washington. The family lived on the Oliver Ranch near Colburn. She was active in the family business, being the book keeper for the Russell Oliver Logging and Construction Company. She was a member of First Lutheran Church in Sandpoint. She enjoyed dancing, swimming, doing puzzles, her vegetable and flower gardens. Ruth is survived by her daughter Luella Madsen of Sandpoint; her son Glen Oliver of Sandpoint; 7 grandchildren, 9 great grandchildren, and 1 great great grandchild; and her brother Ed Olson in Bonners Ferry, ID. She was preceded in death by her parents, her husband, a grand daughter Dianna, and a great grand son Tony.