Ruth Alice Bertschy
October 27, 1934 - October 25, 2019
Obituary
Ruth Alice Rudolph Bertschy of Burien, WA, passed away peacefully at her home on October 25, 2019 following an illness. Ruth was born on October 27, 1934 in Leavenworth, WA. to Gus and Laurie Rudolph. She was the middle child in a family of 7 children. She graduated from Peshastin High School in 1952 and went to work at the Peshastin Fruit Growers Association working in the office. In 1953 she married Earl Whaley and they had 2 children. When that marriage ended, she moved to Seattle in 1965. It was at that time that she married her husband Jack Bertschy, and they had 1 son. Once moving to Seattle, she went to work for Garrett Freight Lines, which would later become ANR Freight. Though she retired after over 20 years in the freight industry, she was not ready to retire from the work force. She went to work for North Pacific Food Processors where she worked for another few years before finally retiring from the work force. Ruth loved to garden and be outside working in her yard. Getting the flowers and plants to grow was always so rewarding for her. But her love of baking far outweighed her love of gardening. She enjoyed baking all sorts of cookies, pies, cakes, and making sure that all of her family and neighbors had a nice supply of goodies come the holidays. She was also a true spoiler of her grandchildren and great-grandchildren. In her eyes, they were the best.
Ruth was preceded in death by her father, Gus; mother, Laurie; brother, Don; sisters, Margaret, Dorothy and Shirley and her husband Jack. She is survived by her sons, John Whaley of Wenatchee, WA; Carson Bertschy of Seattle; and daughter Deborah Lewis (Jay) of Spanaway, WA; 2 grandchildren Jeremy Noerenberg (Jody) of Renton, and Brandi Pivar (Michael) of Seattle plus 6 great-grandchildren. She is also survived by 2 sisters; Jean and Judy, and sister-in-law June. She is also survived by many nieces and nephews who loved her.
A celebration of her life will be held on Saturday December 7th at 1:00 pm at Bonney Watson Funeral Home; 16445 International Blvd, SeaTac WA 98188.
I miss you every day mom. Life is so different without you here but I know that I will see you again when it is my time to meet our Lord.
I love you!
We will always miss your great Christmas sweets that were always fought over at our house this time of year! I’m sure you and Mom are reminiscing about all the pranks and fun you had! Love you lots!!
Remembering all the good memories of vacations in Arkansas or Washington with Aunt Ruth. Much love to all the family.
Feeling Ruth-less. Rest easy lady, and tell Jack to mind his manners!