Ruth Marion Joersz passed away at age 85 on Tuesday, July 24, 2013 at Agap� Care in Pasco, WA. She leaves behind many that loved her dearly including her husband of 32 years, Donald F. Joersz of Kahlotus, WA; Ruth's children; Dan (Chris) Byrd of Redding, CA; Elaine (Larry) Dietrich of Burbank, WA; Marcia Turner of Richland, WA; and Phil Byrd of Kahlotus, WA; Ruth's half-sister, Sandy (Mike) Nelson of Coeur d' Alene, ID; and Don's children; Wanda (Steve) Blackwell, Phil Joersz & Janet Campbell, and Karen (Dean) Williams; and numerous grandchildren, friends and family. Ruth was born on April 18, 1928 in Elk, WA; to Percy and Lucy Keck. Ruth relocated to Kahlotus, WA in 1954; she later met & married Donald F. Joersz in 1981. Anyone who knew Ruth can attest to her skills at cooking; cake decorating; sewing; knitting and crocheting; singing; playing musical instruments including the piano, accordion, and saxophone; and photography - especially of the outdoors and wildlife. Few people who knew her well can be found who haven't been the recipient of something Ruth made - a Quillow, afghan, baked goods or framed photographs. She came into contact with many people during the years that she cooked and drove school bus for the Kahlotus School District and had a way of making each person in her life feel important. Ruth really enjoyed counting fish at the dam, in fact she loved counting fish so much she was employed by a Hydro-plant as a fish counter, and did this till she retired. She is preceded in death by both parents; brothers Archie and Junior; Stepfather, Pete Gregerson; grandson, Kyle Byrd; and Step-Son, Doug Joersz. A Celebration of life will be held at Kahlotus United Methodist Church, Violet Ave, Kahlotus, Tuesday, July 30, 2013 at 3:00 pm with reception to follow.