After a brief illness, our beloved mother Ruby Eleanor MacLean passed away peacefully on March 19, 2017 at Chaplaincy Hospice House in Kennewick, WA.
She was born on April 6, 1930 in Prosser, WA. She lived in Prosser, Grandview, Paterson, Benton City, Easton, Cle Elum and Kennewick.
She was preceded in death by sister Darlene Judkins in 1936; husband James T. Hutton in 1949; father Reuben V. Shannon in 1962; dad Thomas C. Judkins, Sr. in 1978; brother Curt Judkins in 2005; sister Blanche Yahne in 2005; brother Virgil/Bus Judkins in 2008; brother Lloyd Judkins in 2010; mother Hannah M. Judkins in 2011; ex-husband Robert W. Cox in 2012; brother Vern/Babe Judkins in 2015;
She is survived by husband Christopher W. MacLean of Pasco, WA and 8 children; daughters: Sandra C. Crow (Dan) of West Richland WA, Susan I. Hutton (Tom Gougeon) of Calgary, AB Canada; Darlene R. Harris (Mike) of Kennewick, WA; sons: Robert S. Cox (Vickie) of Benton City, WA; Rodney W. Cox (Victoria) of Benton City, WA; David T. Cox (Debbie Voorhies) of Benton City, WA, Timothy D. Cox of Cle Elum, WA; step-daughter, Monique MacLean of Watton, England; 20 grandchildren; 28 great grandchildren and 6 great-great grandchildren; sisters LaVerna Zieske of Prosser, WA, Glenda Baugh (Ray) of Sunnyside, WA; and Carol Munson of West Richland, WA; brothers Thomas Judkins, Jr (Marla Campbell) of Benton City, WA; and Clint Judkins (Genny) of Prosser, WA
Ruby was a member of the Prosser High School Class of 1948 and maintained a life-long friendship with her dear friend Florence. The stories abound of their laughter and support for one another throughout her life. She treasured each of her children, her blessings she called us. She gave us her unconditional love. She stood determinedly behind each and every person she loved with a smile, a ready hug and firmness when needed! Her flute, her whistle, love of family gatherings and games around the kitchen table will always be remembered. She was a wonderful woman and mother. She has always been an inspiration to all of us and we will miss her dearly.
A celebration of her life will be on April 29, 2017 at 11:00 a.m. at the Friendship Baptist Church located on the hill above the Prosser Cemetery. We will begin in the church for our celebration, followed by graveside service and convene back at the church for refreshments and an informal time with family and friends.
Donations in her memory can be made to Chaplaincy Hospice House, 2108 W. Entiat Avenue, Kennewick, WA 99336. You may leave a message for the family at www.Prosserfuneralhome.com