May 1, 1914 – November 21, 2013

Ruth was a long-time resident of Walnut Creek, California, who relocated to Bend, OR and lived at Touchmark for the past two years. Ruth died after a brief illness at her home, surrounded by her family. She is survived by her son, Roy William Stafford (wife Mary); her three grandchildren, Kathleen, Jane, and John; and two great- grandsons, Aidan Stafford- Morrison and Robert Stafford-Koch. Mrs. Waite was preceded in death by former husbands, Roy W. Stafford and her second husband, Robert B. Waite.

Mrs. Waite received her nursing degree in 1934 and continued her nursing practice through the 1980s, after which she did extensive volunteer work with Blue Cross/Blue Shield of California.

At the request of the deceased, there will be no services. Inurnment will be at the San Francisco Presidio Cemetery at a date to be determined. Contributions can be in Ruths name to Partners in Care, 2075 N. Wyatt Court, Bend, OR 97701. Autumn Funerals-Bend was honored to serve the family. 541-318-0842.