Carbonado resident Ruth Brendel, 85, died Sept. 3, 2013.

She was born June 19, 1928, to Claude and Carrie Gallion at home on the family farm near White Lake, Wis.

She is survived by her husband of 66 years, Pat Brendel of Carbonado; son Mike Brendel and wife Barbara of Eatonville, Wash.; daughter-in-law JoAnna Brendel; sisters Clara McKinney and Leota Lessard and husband Oliver; brother Chuck Gallion and wife Marie; six grandchildren and five great-grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by her son, Kip.

Memorials may be made to the Carbonado Fire Department and Aid Car, Drawer 91, Carbonado, 98323.

A graveside service took place at 11 a.m. Tuesday, Sept. 10, at the Carbonado Cemetery.

Arrangements were by Weeks’ Funeral in Buckley.

All may sign the online guest book at www.weeksfuneralhomes.com.