Ruth Hobson, a resident of Buckley for 55 years, died Dec. 5, 2012, in Wilsonville, Calif.

She was born Dec. 9, 1920, in Cassidy, Mont. She worked many years at Farman’s pickle factory in Enumclaw and was a cook at Rainier State School. She enjoyed reading and working on jigsaw puzzles, crocheting for the Linus Club and being around her grandchildren.

She is survived by son Steven Hobson and wife Medy of Guam; daughters Marlene Hobson of Aurora, Ore., and Marilyn Tiner and husband John of Kingman, Ariz.; sister Esther Anderson of Lewiston, Idaho; four grandchildren and three great-grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by husband Buford L. Hobson and her siblings.

A graveside service is planned for 11 a.m. Friday, Dec. 14, at Buckley City Cemetery.

Memorials may be made to the American Cancer Society or American Heart Association.

Arrangements are by Weeks’ Funeral Home of Buckley. All may sign the online guest book at www.weeksfuneralhomes.com.