Ruby Mae Conner
January 22, 1926 - May 18, 2021
Obituary
Ruby Mae Conner, age 95, passed away peacefully on May 18, 2021 after a long life filled with love, family and God. Ruby was born in Cardwell, MO on January 22, 1926 to William and Mary Jane Cash. Ruby met J.D. Conner briefly before he was sent over seas for 3 years during WW11. They corresponded during this time and on his return they married on April 17th, 1944. They were married for 72 years until his passing on August 6th, 2015. Ruby and JD farmed in Paragould, Arkansas for a short period of time. They decided to relocate and moved to Seattle Washington. Ruby and JD were both hired by the Boeing Company and she retired from there after 32 years. She had a great passion for working in her garden and took great pride in her home. Ruby loved her family and enjoyed them greatly especially on holidays so she could decorate her home and have everyone together. Ruby was greatly loved by her family and friends, and was loved and admired for her ability to take care of all who were close to her as well as helping anyone anywhere who needed it. Ruby loved everyone. Ruby was preceded in death by her husband Jimmy David Conner. Ruby is survived by; son Jimmy Wayne Conner and son Robert Allen Conner and his wife Toni; Her grand children David Allen Conner and his wife Terre, Grady Allen Conner, Rachel Campos and her husband Arnoldo, Cassie Draper and her husband Henk and Kimberly Livingston and many great grandchildren. Ruby's favorite charity was the St. Jude's Hospital A viewing will be held at Bonney Watson Funeral Home on Thursday June 3rd from 9 am - 11 am; followed by her Funeral Service commencing at 11am. She will be laid to rest at Washington Memorial Park at 12 pm.
Thank you for letting me know of Ruby’s passing. My parents, Warren and Judy Cash Rider proceeded Ruby in death, but I know both thought a lot of J. D. and Ruby.
Paul Rider
It is with much sadness that I write this. Ruby was very special to me, and always brought great joy to my office. One funny memory I have was when I played the piano at Christmas time (at the senior housing she lived in). While everyone else seemed to love the Christmas music, she just wanted me to play “Boogie- Woogie”. This still makes me smile. Thoughts and prayers to her wonderful family.
My husband and I raised our 2 boys across the street from JD and Ruby for 13 years. I appreciated the extra attention given by each of them as our boys became teenagers and had all their friends over. Ruby appreciated that we raised them to have a place they could go to keep all the kids out of trouble. Even though the music coming from the garage at times was very loud it was a safe place for the kids. I enjoyed talking with Ruby about Church and my activities and my husband enjoyed talking with JD about life.
We are still very grateful to have had wonderful neighbors like them. They both will forever be in our hearts.Ruby you were always in my thoughts and prayers.
Love Tina Ward and Family