Obituary: Ruth Samantha Wade

Mom, Ruth Samantha Wade, was born to James A. Hardesty and Mary Martha Montgomery in Pueblo, Colo. on April 15, 1929 and passed away in Spokane, Wash. on March 29, 2010.

She spent her formative years in Bethesda, Ohio moving to San Bernardino, Calif. at age 14. She overcame many obstacles in her life. One of the greatest of which was contracting polio at the age of 23.

She still went on to finish business college and raise four children while in a wheelchair. She continued to work and support herself and her family until she retired at the age of 70.

She is survived by her sister, Vienna Bryan of Prescott Valley, Ariz.; as well as her four children, Keith Bolin, Cleve Wade, Stephen Wade and Vienna Braatz; her seven grandchildren and many great grandchildren.

She was respected by all who met her for her courage and strength and she will be missed.

Information provided by survivors.


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