Ruth Marie Frafjord, age 95, passed away Dec. 18, 2019 at Montesano Health and Rehab in Montesano, Washington. Ruth was born April 12, 1924 in Onalaska, Washington, to John and Virgie (Burgin) Dow.

She met her future husband at a Grange dance in Onalaska in December of 1940. Harold and Ruth were engaged November of 1941. After graduating from Onalaska High School, she followed Harold to Bakersfield, California, and were married on Aug. 18, 1942. After Harold was shipped overseas, Ruth moved to Los Angeles and worked in a department store for several years.

After the war, Harold and Ruth lived in Onalaska for several years. The family moved from Onalaska to Central Park, Washington, in the early 1950s. After purchasing several acres in Central Park, they proceed to build their new home where they lived for almost 70 years. She was an avid bowler in the senior leagues in Montesano and Aberdeen for many years. In addition, she enjoyed gardening and many different crafts such as ceramics and sewing. Harold and Ruth were enthusiastic dancers with the Old Time Fiddlers Association also.

She is survived by a son, David Frafjord of Long Beach, California, grandson, Steven (Nancy) Frafjord of La Mirada, California, great-grandchildren, Levi Frafjord of Blythe, California, twins Aaron and Nicole Frafjord both of La Mirada, California, brother Darrell (Naomi) Dow of Onalaska, Washington, sister-in-law Janice Frafjord of Montesano and many nieces and nephews.

Visitation will be held from 9 a.m. to 11 a.m. Monday, Dec. 30, 2019, in the chapel at Harrison Family Mortuary located at 311 W. Market St. in Aberdeen. A graveside service is set for 12 p.m. Monday, Dec. 30, 2019, at Wynooche Cemetery in Montesano.