SHERMAN – Ruby K Heath, 82, passed away Dec. 4, 2003, at her home, after a courageous battle with cancer. She was born March 20, 1921, daughter of Eli and Pearl (Watters) King. Ruby married Colby Heath on Dec. 31, 1939. She raised three children and one grandson and worked on the Heath farm for more than 64 years. She will be remembered by all of her family and friends with all the beautiful crocheted doilies, home knit mittens and socks. Her home baked beans, homemade donuts and pickles will be greatly missed at the church suppers and Old Home Days. She is survived by one son, Donald Sr. and his wife, Doris Heath, of Sherman; one daughter, Laura June and her husband, Lawrence Largay, of Brewer; four grandsons, John Heath, whom she raised, Donald Jr. and his wife, Irene Heath, Robert and his wife, Rose Heath, all of Sherman, Nick and wife, Kathy Largay, of Brewer; three granddaughters, Lisa and husband, Rick Cole, of Patten, Kathy Blais of Bangor, Patricia Largay and husband, Brett Feeney, of Brewer; one brother J. Leo and wife, Helen King, of Sherman; one sister, Nina Cunningham of Milford; and many great grandchildren, nieces, and nephews. She will be fondly remembered and missed by many friends, family and fellow cribbage players. Ruby was predeceased by her husband, Colby Heath; one son, Richard Heath; three brothers, Thomas, Earl and Raymond King and one beloved sister, Ida Parks. Friends may call 7-9 Friday, Dec. 5, 2003, at the Washburn Memorial Church in Sherman, where funeral services will be held 1 p.m. on Saturday with the Rev. Rodger Good officiating. Interment will be in Sherman Mills Cemetery. Arrangements by Bowers Funeral Home, Island Falls.
RUBY K. HEATH
