Ruth D (Derfus) Bly
July 24, 1934 — January 2, 2015
Ruth D. Bly 1934 - 2015
Ruth D. Bly, 80, of Cascade, passed away in her sleep at home on Friday, January 2nd, 2015 of natural causes.
Ruth was born July 24th, 1934 in Hollywood, California to John and Ann Derfus. Raised in Burbank, Ruth enjoyed a childhood with her younger sister Lois and older brother Dana. She and her family lived on an acre with a dog, ducks, chickens, rabbits, turkeys and geese. There was plenty of room to make forts, dig tunnels and play Army. Life was fun! Ruth was in the Girl Scouts and when a teen became an excellent seamstress, which she continued well into retirement.
Ruth spent much of her professional life working in banking. In 1977, she retired from Bank of America and moved from California to Cascade, Idaho after marrying Wayne C. Bly. When not working at the local title company, Ruth could be found crafting. She used her creative talents at her sewing machine making clothing and quilts or at her craft table making ornaments and greeting cards. Together, Ruth and Wayne enjoyed gardening, bird watching and spending time with friends and family. In her later years, Ruth volunteered her time at the community library. Ruth was not only generous with her time; she was also generous to a variety of charitable organizations including The Salvation Army, Idaho Food Bank, and Fisher House Foundation. Ruth was overflowing with love for all, including animals. Her final days were spent with her beloved dog, Grizz, close by her side.
Ruth was preceded in death by her husband Wayne Bly, brother Dana and half-sister RD Shaw. She is survived by her sister Lois Yax, niece Laurie Gori, nephew Scott Yax, stepson Lewis Bly, grandchildren Beau Bly, Brooke Welsh, and Dakota Bly, great grandchildren Kendall and Whitley Bly, five grand-nephews, one grand-niece and her dog Grizz.
A memorial service will be held at the Cascade Community Center on Saturday, January 10th, at 2pm.
In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be sent to The Salvation Army.
Ruth D. Bly, 80, of Cascade, passed away in her sleep at home on Friday, January 2nd, 2015 of natural causes.
Ruth was born July 24th, 1934 in Hollywood, California to John and Ann Derfus. Raised in Burbank, Ruth enjoyed a childhood with her younger sister Lois and older brother Dana. She and her family lived on an acre with a dog, ducks, chickens, rabbits, turkeys and geese. There was plenty of room to make forts, dig tunnels and play Army. Life was fun! Ruth was in the Girl Scouts and when a teen became an excellent seamstress, which she continued well into retirement.
Ruth spent much of her professional life working in banking. In 1977, she retired from Bank of America and moved from California to Cascade, Idaho after marrying Wayne C. Bly. When not working at the local title company, Ruth could be found crafting. She used her creative talents at her sewing machine making clothing and quilts or at her craft table making ornaments and greeting cards. Together, Ruth and Wayne enjoyed gardening, bird watching and spending time with friends and family. In her later years, Ruth volunteered her time at the community library. Ruth was not only generous with her time; she was also generous to a variety of charitable organizations including The Salvation Army, Idaho Food Bank, and Fisher House Foundation. Ruth was overflowing with love for all, including animals. Her final days were spent with her beloved dog, Grizz, close by her side.
Ruth was preceded in death by her husband Wayne Bly, brother Dana and half-sister RD Shaw. She is survived by her sister Lois Yax, niece Laurie Gori, nephew Scott Yax, stepson Lewis Bly, grandchildren Beau Bly, Brooke Welsh, and Dakota Bly, great grandchildren Kendall and Whitley Bly, five grand-nephews, one grand-niece and her dog Grizz.
A memorial service will be held at the Cascade Community Center on Saturday, January 10th, at 2pm.
In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be sent to The Salvation Army.
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