Ruby I. Crane

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RUBY I. RICE, 88, of Cedar Vale, Kansas, passed away Friday morning, April 27, 2012 at Pleasant Valley Nursing Center in Sedan, Kansas. Born on February 11, 1924 in Sitka, Kansas, she was the daughter of Raymond and Estella (Fox) Crane.

She was raised and received her early education in Sitka and later Ashland, Kansas where she graduated from Ashland High School in 1942. She worked at the Ashcraft Pharmacy in Ashland during high school. She was united in marriage to Glen Rice on January 4, 1946 in Pratt, Kansas. The couple made their first home in Ashland. They later moved to rural Dexter, Kansas where the couple ranched. Ruby was a dedicated homemaker. They resided in Cedar Vale, Kansas until 1964 when they moved to Winfield.
Mr. Rice preceded her in death in February of 1995. Ruby resided at the Dexter Care Center until its closing when she moved to the Pleasant Valley Nursing Center. She was a member of the Walnut Valley Quilt Guild and enjoyed teaching stained glass. Ruby was an avid walker and like to cook, quilt and all kinds of handiwork.

Her family includes: Her son-in-law: Mike Young of Cedar Vale, KS; Her brother: Hubert Crane of Ashland, KS; Her sisters: Anna Mae Webb of Ashland, KS; and Shirley Cox and husband Donald of Ashland, KS; Her grandchildren: Lorri Pontious and husband John, and Michael Young; and her 4 great-grandchildren. In addition to her parents and husband she was preceded in death by her daughter, Sydnia Young; her brothers, Charles, Glenn, Cedric and Donald; and her sisters, Mildred Grimes and Daisy McIntyre.

Graveside funeral services will be held at 2:00 P.M, Monday, April 30, 2012 at the Ozro Cemetery east of Cedar Vale. A memorial has been established in Rubys name for Harry Hynes Memorial Hospice in Coffeyville. Contributions may be made through Miles Funeral Service in Winfield.

Ruby married Glenn Rice on 4 Jan 1946 in Pratt, Pratt County, Kansas, USA. Glenn died in Feb 1955. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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