Ruth F. Harvey

passed away on Wednesday, December 26, 2012 at her home on Bainbridge Island, Washington. She was born on March 13, 1915 in Seattle, Washington. She was 97 years of age.Ruth graduated from Bainbridge Island High School in 1933 and later attended Pacific Lutheran University. Ruth was an educator for the Bainbridge Island School district for over 20 years. She was a member of the Eastern Star where she served as secretary for 20 years. Ruth's family assisted in the founding of the Port Madison Lutheran Church on Bainbridge where Ruth served as treasurer for 25 years. She loved her home and yard on Port Madison Bay where she lived for 72 years. She also enjoyed caring for her family and friends and took in many to help them both human, and animals of all of kinds.Ruth had an open door policy and never had an unkind word for anyone. She was a gentle, kind and loving soul with a smile and blue eyes that lit up the room. She enjoyed reading, knitting and was politically active for years, in a time when it was productive and fun. Ruth will be truly missed as she left us with love and enduring memories.She is survived by her daughter Diane Harvey of Bainbridge Island and son Allen Harvey of Everett, WA. She also leaves behind her grandchildren: Sybill McKinzie, Sonya Ernst (Aaron), Dee Dee Harvey and her great-grandchild Ayden, also all her many friends in the 97 years of her life. Ruth was preceded in death by her parents Alfred and Sophie Froyen, her husband Robert F. Harvey, daughter Sharon Brown and siblings; Fredia Trumbo, Henry Froyen, Arthur Froyen and Sylvia Brodson.Family and friends are respectfully invited to attend the Memorial Service on Saturday, January 19, 2013 at 2:00 PM at Port Madison Lutheran Church on Bainbridge Island. A reception will follow. Memorial contributions can be made to the church or the Human Society. Please sign the online Guest Book for the family