Ruth Eleanor Bartels Obituary
The passing of Ruth Eleanor Bartels of Lakewood, Washington leaves a void in the hearts of many, as we bid farewell to a loving soul who departed on May 7, 2024 at the age of 87. Leave a sympathy message to the family in the guestbook on this memorial page of Ruth Eleanor Bartels to show support.
She was predeceased by: her parents, George Mitchell Grass, Sr. and Florence Fitch Grass; her husband Major Peter Bartels; her stepson Michael Bartels; her brother George Grass; and her niece Laura Grass.
She is survived by: her brother Gordon Grass (Alice); her children, Lynn Martin (Kevin), Pam Martin (Steven) and Brien Bartels; her stepdaughter Valerie Behling (Steve); her grandchildren, Evan Storlie, Isaac (Kiri), Martin, Collin Storlie, Lauren Hammons, Haley (Kyle), Haller and Kellie Martin; and her sisters-in-law, Irma Grass and Betty Bartels. She is also survived by nieces and nephews, many special friends.
In lieu of flowers, remembrances may be made to Habitat for Humanity, St. Mary's Episcopal Church or St. Joseph & St. John Episcopal Church, or Tacoma-Pierce County Humane Society.
