Ruth Alice Klos

Ruth Alice Klos, a longtime resident of Rescue, passed away on October 24, 2012 with family nearby. Ruth was born on May 29, 1931 to Sam and Mary Alice Houston of Sutter, CA. Ruth was the youngest of 9 children and was especially close to her mother Alice. After high school graduation, Ruth studied and worked as a Dental Technician in Yuba County. She met Larry Bray of Diamond Springs and together they had three children: Nancy, Charles and Jan. To the many neighborhood kids she helped raise, she was "Aunt Ruth". In 1982 she married her soul mate, John J. Klos of Rescue and increased their shared grown children with John Robert Klos and James Marshall Klos. Ruth and John celebrated their 30th anniversary in June 2012. Ruth was a legendary softball player wowing opposing teams with her pitching abilities when she was well into her 50's. Ruth and John enjoyed RV traveling and visiting family in Washington and Idaho. Ruth was a very active 50+ year Member of the Order of Eastern Star, having served as Worthy Matron twice. She was also a member of Menzalia Temple Daughters of the Nile. Ruth joined John in Heaven just 3 1/2 months after his passing and they were both preceded in death by James M. Klos. Ruth is survived by children: John R. Klos (Lory), Charles L. Bray (Karen), Nancy Bray Morehead, and Jan Bray (Michael Bernedo). Their blessings include 9 grandchildren, 11 great grandchildren and one more on the way. A Celebration of Ruth's Life will be held on Saturday, December 1, 2012 at 2:00 p.m. at the Rescue Community Center, officiated by Lyn France. Memorial donations may be made to the Rescue Community Center @ POB 206, Rescue CA 95672 or online at www.rescuecommunitycenter.com.