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Ruth Marion Reimer Palacz passed away June 14, 2011. She was born June 9, 1926 to Rudolph and Emelia Reimer in Flasher, North Dakota. In 1936, Ruth and her family moved to Toppenish, Washington. She married Joseph John Palacz in 1950 in Toppenish.
She worked for 35 years as a floor lady in food processing at Stokley Van Camp and Independent Food. She enjoyed gardening, sewing and crafting, canning, and making Christmas candy. She was known for being a great wife, sister, mother, neighbor and friend. She was always willing to share her knowledge and skills and would help those in need.
She was preceded in death by her parents and four sisters, Kathryn Davis, Bertha Shaul, Clara Messenger, Helen McClintock and a brother Emeil Reimer. She was also preceded in death by her husband and two granddaughters, Shannon Burkhardt and Julie Palacz. She is survived by three sisters, Maggie Pardee, Frances Hays, Annie Koch and a brother Fred Reimer. She is also survived by a daughter Sharon (Don) Fergus and a son Richard (Ruth) Palacz. She is also survived by four granddaughters, Jennifer Hall, Stephanie Palacz, Cassandra (Jason) Byers and Corinne (Travis) Minton, and one great granddaughter Abigail Hall.
Visitation will be Thursday, June 16 from 10 am to 6 pm with Rosary following at Valley Hills Funeral Home in Zillah, WA. Service will be Friday at 10 am at Resurrection Catholic Church in Zillah with burial to follow at the Zillah cemetery. Valley Hills Funeral Home in Zillah is in care of the arrangements. Online condolences can be left at www.valleyhillsfh.com.
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Dear Rick and family,
So Sorry to hear of your loss.
Will keep you all in my thoughts and prayers.
Judy Brulotte
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Coy worked at Stokely with Ruth for many years. Also visited her at Landmark Home.
Our sympathy to you.
Love, Coy & Mavis Farmer
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So sorry to read of your loss. My mom enjoyed Ruth when she worked at Stockley's and spoke of her often.
Nancy and Earl Holden
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