July 31, 1961 – Nov. 12, 2010
Wilma “Ruth” Burns, 49, of Lebanon, died Nov. 12, 2010 at the Good Samaritan Regional Medical Center in Corvallis.
She was born July 31, 1961 in Oregon City and was raised in Aurora. She graduated from North Marion High School and moved to Woodburn, where she worked as a day care provider.
She married Burke Burns on Dec. 24, 1994 in Salem. They resided in Cascadia and Sweet Home before moving to Lebanon.
Mrs. Burns worked briefly as a receptionist in the office of Lila McQueen before becoming office manager for a hardware store merchandiser. She enjoyed making crafts, her dogs, fishing and hunting.
She is survived by her husband, Burke of Lebanon; and sister Blanche “Etta” Courser of Keizer.
Mrs. Burns was preceded in death by her parents, Ward and Mary Strauser; and sister, Mary Rosina Yonally.
A graveside service will be held at 1 p.m., Wednesday, Nov. 17, at Lewis Cemetery in Sweet Home.
Contributions in her memory may be made to the Kidney Association and sent in care of Huston-Jost Funeral Home, 86 W. Grant St., Lebanon, OR 97355.