Ruby White, 96

Ruby was born Oct. 25, 1926, in Kellogg, Idaho, to William “Billy” and Lena Gibson. She served during WWII in the U.S. Coast Guard SPARS. In 1947, she married Max L. White who pre-deceased her in 1995.

They resided in Pinehurst, Idaho, until 1963, when they immigrated to Tsawwassen, BC where Ruby worked as a reporter and columnist for the Delta Optimist and a “stringer” for the Vancouver Province, she also helped her husband operate a paint and decorating shop.

The family moved to Point Roberts in 1966, where Ruby was employed at Burns Realty prior to obtaining her broker’s license and establishing Point Roberts Realty, Inc. She was the first member of the Whatcom County Realtors Association to earn the prestigious CRB designation.

She was instrumental in bringing a bank and supermarket to Point Roberts, along with other amenities to make life there a little smoother. She was one of the founders of the U.S. Registered Voters Assn and served on the board of directors of Community State Bank.

Ruby is survived by sons Michael (Cherilyn) White, and Jerry (Karen) White, daughter Laura (Jim) Griffith, granddaughters Leah, Haley, Kali and Keely, grandsons Ryley, Larz and Danny, great-granddaughters, Addy, Bristol, Faith, Juliette and Aylish, great-grandsons, Max, Matthew, Caden and many dear friends. She was preceded in death by her husband, Max, daughter Sara and son Pat.

In her heart, Ruby was always a caretaker and protector of her family, friends and community. She was known to speak her mind and admired for it and will be sorely missed.

Donations in Ruby’s memory may be made to: Whatcom Hospice Administration, 2800 Douglas Ave., Bellingham, WA 98225