Obituary: Ruark, Alice Madeline (Graham)
Age 99
She was born January 21, 1915 in Swan River, Manitoba, Canada, to Richard and Charlotte Graham.
At the age of 13, her father died and her mother Charlotte worked to support her young family.
Alice married Louis Edward Ruark June 8, 1934 in Edmonton, Alberta.
With Louis, she had two children, June Arlene (Ruark) Welch and Harold Edward Ruark.
Alice was trained as a beautician and worked in her own shop until the age of 85.
She had the heart of a nurse and cared for many elders through her life.
She was active in several churches including, Morning Star Baptist Church in Spokane, Pacific Christian Center Church in Tacoma and Grand Coulee Church of the Nazarene.
Other hobbies included sewing, cooking, gardening, and driving to visit with family.
Alice is survived by her children: Harold Edward (Rufina) Ruark and June Arlene (Charles) Welch of Tacoma, WA; three grandchildren; four great-grandchildren; and two great-great-grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Louis Ruark; parents; sister Joyce; brothers, Bruce, Harold, Lloyd, and Victor.
A Memorial Celebration of her life will be held at Morning Star Baptist Church, 3909 W. Rowan, Saturday August 9, 2014 at 2:00 p.m.