Ruby Jeanette Houglum, was born on August 5, 1926, to Selmer and Pauline (Shefveland) Houglum, at rural Perley, MN.
She grew up on her family farm in rural Perley. She attended Riverside Elementary country school and graduated from Borup High School, in 1944, with honors as a Salutatorian.
On June 24 1945, Ruby was united in marriage to Myron Miller, at Bethania Lutheran Church. They were blessed with eight children, including three sets of twins.
In 1945, they began farming south of Ada, in Winchester Township. They raised their children while living on, and working the farm, for over 50 years. Soon after Myron died in 1997, Ruby moved to Ada. Her brother, Edward Houglum, lived with her until his death, in 2000.
Ruby worked as a Para at the Borup School for several years, and she was a continual teacher. Ruby was intimately involved in raising some of her grandchildren, all who became college graduates. Her kindness, faith, and generosity, were an inspiration to all who knew her. Ruby loved to sing and performed with her local choir group, "Inspirations," for many years. Whenever her children would call home in the evening, they were always told by Dad, "Oh your Mom is out 'yodeling,' again."
She continued to be very involved and active in many organizations and activities. You could often find her helping out at Faith United Church, in Ada, cooking or working on items for their famous "Bazaars." She had been the head of her church circle, for decades, until her death. Ruby was often found at the Norman County Historical Society, where she shared her time, many talents, and was a current Board Member. She was an active member of the Helping Hand and Social Club, VFW Auxiliary, and helped at the Food Shelf. Ruby was an avid gardener. Buying plants and flowers was a several week activity in the spring. Her children and neighbors were the recipients of the produce. Her children, grandchildren, and great grandchildren, were always delighted to get one of her "delicious" homemade jams. She made countless afghans, crocheted doilies, and started quilting at the age of 72. She left us with many memorable, finished and unfinished, creations.
Despite all of these activities, she always had time for family. Her seven children gave her 19 Grandchildren (ages 1 – 44), and 25 Great-Grandchildren (ages 7 months - 17 years). In addition, three more are due soon, two of these are twins, who will be born over 52 years after Ruby's last set.
Ruby is survived by her children: Cathy Nichols (Gordie) of Perham, MN., Cindy Skalsky of Battle Lake, MN., Mike (Rachelle) of West Fargo, Mark (Trona) of Eden Prairie, MN., Tim (Nancy) of Moorhead, MN., Tom (Melanie) of Dilworth, MN., and Terry (Sherri) of Faribault, MN.; her brother, Dr. Arvid (Jerry) of Duluth, MN.; sisters: Carol Midthune of Lake Park, Betty Blevins of Lakeland, FL., Ethel (Ralph) Hest of Moorhead, MN., and one sister-in-law, Lois Sahl, of Tempe, AZ.
Also surviving are several nieces and nephews.
Ruby was predeceased by her husband, Myron; infant daughter; brother, Edward; son-in-law, Ed Skalsky; and her in-laws, Dr. Andy Midthune, Wally Sahl, Kenneth Miller, and Don (Doris) Miller.
Ruby passed peacefully away, Oct. 21, 2012, at the Eventide TCU, Moorhead,MN.
Funeral services for Ruby were held at Faith United Church, Ada, MN., Saturday, October 27, 2012, at 1:00 PM.
Burial was in the Ada City Cemetery. Memorials were preferred to Faith United Church, Ada, MN., or the Norman County Historical Society.
Fredrikson Funeral Home, Ada, MN., was entrusted with the arrangements.
She grew up on her family farm in rural Perley. She attended Riverside Elementary country school and graduated from Borup High School, in 1944, with honors as a Salutatorian.
On June 24 1945, Ruby was united in marriage to Myron Miller, at Bethania Lutheran Church. They were blessed with eight children, including three sets of twins.
In 1945, they began farming south of Ada, in Winchester Township. They raised their children while living on, and working the farm, for over 50 years. Soon after Myron died in 1997, Ruby moved to Ada. Her brother, Edward Houglum, lived with her until his death, in 2000.
Ruby worked as a Para at the Borup School for several years, and she was a continual teacher. Ruby was intimately involved in raising some of her grandchildren, all who became college graduates. Her kindness, faith, and generosity, were an inspiration to all who knew her. Ruby loved to sing and performed with her local choir group, "Inspirations," for many years. Whenever her children would call home in the evening, they were always told by Dad, "Oh your Mom is out 'yodeling,' again."
She continued to be very involved and active in many organizations and activities. You could often find her helping out at Faith United Church, in Ada, cooking or working on items for their famous "Bazaars." She had been the head of her church circle, for decades, until her death. Ruby was often found at the Norman County Historical Society, where she shared her time, many talents, and was a current Board Member. She was an active member of the Helping Hand and Social Club, VFW Auxiliary, and helped at the Food Shelf. Ruby was an avid gardener. Buying plants and flowers was a several week activity in the spring. Her children and neighbors were the recipients of the produce. Her children, grandchildren, and great grandchildren, were always delighted to get one of her "delicious" homemade jams. She made countless afghans, crocheted doilies, and started quilting at the age of 72. She left us with many memorable, finished and unfinished, creations.
Despite all of these activities, she always had time for family. Her seven children gave her 19 Grandchildren (ages 1 – 44), and 25 Great-Grandchildren (ages 7 months - 17 years). In addition, three more are due soon, two of these are twins, who will be born over 52 years after Ruby's last set.
Ruby is survived by her children: Cathy Nichols (Gordie) of Perham, MN., Cindy Skalsky of Battle Lake, MN., Mike (Rachelle) of West Fargo, Mark (Trona) of Eden Prairie, MN., Tim (Nancy) of Moorhead, MN., Tom (Melanie) of Dilworth, MN., and Terry (Sherri) of Faribault, MN.; her brother, Dr. Arvid (Jerry) of Duluth, MN.; sisters: Carol Midthune of Lake Park, Betty Blevins of Lakeland, FL., Ethel (Ralph) Hest of Moorhead, MN., and one sister-in-law, Lois Sahl, of Tempe, AZ.
Also surviving are several nieces and nephews.
Ruby was predeceased by her husband, Myron; infant daughter; brother, Edward; son-in-law, Ed Skalsky; and her in-laws, Dr. Andy Midthune, Wally Sahl, Kenneth Miller, and Don (Doris) Miller.
Ruby passed peacefully away, Oct. 21, 2012, at the Eventide TCU, Moorhead,MN.
Funeral services for Ruby were held at Faith United Church, Ada, MN., Saturday, October 27, 2012, at 1:00 PM.
Burial was in the Ada City Cemetery. Memorials were preferred to Faith United Church, Ada, MN., or the Norman County Historical Society.
Fredrikson Funeral Home, Ada, MN., was entrusted with the arrangements.
Ruby Jeanette Houglum, was born on August 5, 1926, to Selmer and Pauline (Shefveland) Houglum, at rural Perley, MN.
She grew up on her family farm in rural Perley. She attended Riverside Elementary country school and graduated from Borup High School, in 1944, with honors as a Salutatorian.
On June 24 1945, Ruby was united in marriage to Myron Miller, at Bethania Lutheran Church. They were blessed with eight children, including three sets of twins.
In 1945, they began farming south of Ada, in Winchester Township. They raised their children while living on, and working the farm, for over 50 years. Soon after Myron died in 1997, Ruby moved to Ada. Her brother, Edward Houglum, lived with her until his death, in 2000.
Ruby worked as a Para at the Borup School for several years, and she was a continual teacher. Ruby was intimately involved in raising some of her grandchildren, all who became college graduates. Her kindness, faith, and generosity, were an inspiration to all who knew her. Ruby loved to sing and performed with her local choir group, "Inspirations," for many years. Whenever her children would call home in the evening, they were always told by Dad, "Oh your Mom is out 'yodeling,' again."
She continued to be very involved and active in many organizations and activities. You could often find her helping out at Faith United Church, in Ada, cooking or working on items for their famous "Bazaars." She had been the head of her church circle, for decades, until her death. Ruby was often found at the Norman County Historical Society, where she shared her time, many talents, and was a current Board Member. She was an active member of the Helping Hand and Social Club, VFW Auxiliary, and helped at the Food Shelf. Ruby was an avid gardener. Buying plants and flowers was a several week activity in the spring. Her children and neighbors were the recipients of the produce. Her children, grandchildren, and great grandchildren, were always delighted to get one of her "delicious" homemade jams. She made countless afghans, crocheted doilies, and started quilting at the age of 72. She left us with many memorable, finished and unfinished, creations.
Despite all of these activities, she always had time for family. Her seven children gave her 19 Grandchildren (ages 1 – 44), and 25 Great-Grandchildren (ages 7 months - 17 years). In addition, three more are due soon, two of these are twins, who will be born over 52 years after Ruby's last set.
Ruby is survived by her children: Cathy Nichols (Gordie) of Perham, MN., Cindy Skalsky of Battle Lake, MN., Mike (Rachelle) of West Fargo, Mark (Trona) of Eden Prairie, MN., Tim (Nancy) of Moorhead, MN., Tom (Melanie) of Dilworth, MN., and Terry (Sherri) of Faribault, MN.; her brother, Dr. Arvid (Jerry) of Duluth, MN.; sisters: Carol Midthune of Lake Park, Betty Blevins of Lakeland, FL., Ethel (Ralph) Hest of Moorhead, MN., and one sister-in-law, Lois Sahl, of Tempe, AZ.
Also surviving are several nieces and nephews.
Ruby was predeceased by her husband, Myron; infant daughter; brother, Edward; son-in-law, Ed Skalsky; and her in-laws, Dr. Andy Midthune, Wally Sahl, Kenneth Miller, and Don (Doris) Miller.
Ruby passed peacefully away, Oct. 21, 2012, at the Eventide TCU, Moorhead,MN.
Funeral services for Ruby were held at Faith United Church, Ada, MN., Saturday, October 27, 2012, at 1:00 PM.
Burial was in the Ada City Cemetery. Memorials were preferred to Faith United Church, Ada, MN., or the Norman County Historical Society.
Fredrikson Funeral Home, Ada, MN., was entrusted with the arrangements.
She grew up on her family farm in rural Perley. She attended Riverside Elementary country school and graduated from Borup High School, in 1944, with honors as a Salutatorian.
On June 24 1945, Ruby was united in marriage to Myron Miller, at Bethania Lutheran Church. They were blessed with eight children, including three sets of twins.
In 1945, they began farming south of Ada, in Winchester Township. They raised their children while living on, and working the farm, for over 50 years. Soon after Myron died in 1997, Ruby moved to Ada. Her brother, Edward Houglum, lived with her until his death, in 2000.
Ruby worked as a Para at the Borup School for several years, and she was a continual teacher. Ruby was intimately involved in raising some of her grandchildren, all who became college graduates. Her kindness, faith, and generosity, were an inspiration to all who knew her. Ruby loved to sing and performed with her local choir group, "Inspirations," for many years. Whenever her children would call home in the evening, they were always told by Dad, "Oh your Mom is out 'yodeling,' again."
She continued to be very involved and active in many organizations and activities. You could often find her helping out at Faith United Church, in Ada, cooking or working on items for their famous "Bazaars." She had been the head of her church circle, for decades, until her death. Ruby was often found at the Norman County Historical Society, where she shared her time, many talents, and was a current Board Member. She was an active member of the Helping Hand and Social Club, VFW Auxiliary, and helped at the Food Shelf. Ruby was an avid gardener. Buying plants and flowers was a several week activity in the spring. Her children and neighbors were the recipients of the produce. Her children, grandchildren, and great grandchildren, were always delighted to get one of her "delicious" homemade jams. She made countless afghans, crocheted doilies, and started quilting at the age of 72. She left us with many memorable, finished and unfinished, creations.
Despite all of these activities, she always had time for family. Her seven children gave her 19 Grandchildren (ages 1 – 44), and 25 Great-Grandchildren (ages 7 months - 17 years). In addition, three more are due soon, two of these are twins, who will be born over 52 years after Ruby's last set.
Ruby is survived by her children: Cathy Nichols (Gordie) of Perham, MN., Cindy Skalsky of Battle Lake, MN., Mike (Rachelle) of West Fargo, Mark (Trona) of Eden Prairie, MN., Tim (Nancy) of Moorhead, MN., Tom (Melanie) of Dilworth, MN., and Terry (Sherri) of Faribault, MN.; her brother, Dr. Arvid (Jerry) of Duluth, MN.; sisters: Carol Midthune of Lake Park, Betty Blevins of Lakeland, FL., Ethel (Ralph) Hest of Moorhead, MN., and one sister-in-law, Lois Sahl, of Tempe, AZ.
Also surviving are several nieces and nephews.
Ruby was predeceased by her husband, Myron; infant daughter; brother, Edward; son-in-law, Ed Skalsky; and her in-laws, Dr. Andy Midthune, Wally Sahl, Kenneth Miller, and Don (Doris) Miller.
Ruby passed peacefully away, Oct. 21, 2012, at the Eventide TCU, Moorhead,MN.
Funeral services for Ruby were held at Faith United Church, Ada, MN., Saturday, October 27, 2012, at 1:00 PM.
Burial was in the Ada City Cemetery. Memorials were preferred to Faith United Church, Ada, MN., or the Norman County Historical Society.
Fredrikson Funeral Home, Ada, MN., was entrusted with the arrangements.
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