Ruth J. Fox

Ruth J. Fox

June 6, 1937 - Sept. 15, 2021

Ruth J. Fox was born on June 6, 1937, in Seattle, Wash., and died on Sept. 15, 2021, in Spokane, Wash.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Irvin and Arleen Josephson, and in-laws John and Rawena Fox.

Ruth married Gerald Fox on Dec. 14, 1957, and they lived in Winona, Everett, Seattle, Spokane, and Cheney, Wash. Gerald passed away on May 13, 2006.

Ruth graduated from Ballard High School in 1955 and was Ballard Seafair Queen the same year. She worked for Singer Sewing Machine Company, Fairway Finance Company, and Seattle First National Bank.

Ruth is survived by Jennifer Fox of Cheney, Wash., John (Susan) Fox of Bothell, Wash. Steven (Michelle) Fox of Cheney, Wash., five grandchildren; Alyssa, Amanda (Austin) Fox of Bothell, Wash., Nicole and Carlie Fox of Cheney, Wash., brother Richard (Marlene) Josephson, and nieces Teresa and Karen Bellingham. She also leaves her dog Bella, her orange Jeep Wrangler, and Starbucks.

A private family service will be held. Cheney Funeral Chapel, Cheney, Wash. Online guestbook at cheneyfuneral.com.