Nov. 18, 1931 – Oct. 4, 2013
Stella May Ruland, 81, of Sweet Home died Oct. 4, 2013.
She was born Nov. 18, 1931 in Bonanza to John Travis and Naoma (Maxwell) Heuston.
She has lived in Sweet Home and Grants Pass. She was a retired CNA.
Mrs. Ruland was an animal lover, caring for many stray cats. She enjoyed home interior design and refinishing furniture. She collected wolf items.
She is survived by a brother, Bob Wolfe; son Dennis Heuston; foster daughter Gidget Howser; three grandchildren; numerous great-grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews.
Mrs. Ruland was preceded in death by her husband, Kelsey Ruland; three brothers; and five sisters.
Funeral services will be at 10 a.m. Wednesday, Oct. 9, at Sweet Home Funeral Chapel.
Final burial will be at Eagle Point National Cemetery.
Sweet Home Funeral Chapel is handling the arrangements.