Ruth O'Dell Sanford Obituary

It is with deep sorrow that we announce the death of Ruth O'Dell Sanford of Puyallup, Washington, born in Wilkeson, Washington, who passed away on February 16, 2024, at the age of 94, leaving to mourn family and friends. Leave a sympathy message to the family in the guestbook on this memorial page of Ruth O'Dell Sanford to show support.

She was predeceased by: her parents, George Harris and Viola Harris (Lias); her former husbands, Archie Dodge, Richard Kesling, Lawrence Sanford and Calvin Walker; her siblings, Opal Follin (Howard), Iola Herstad (Eider), Lois Carman, Milton Harris and Edward Harris (Dorothy); her son-in-law Scott Taylor; her granddaughter Jennifer Sanford; and her great grandchild Ethan Sanford.

She is survived by: her children, Michael Sanford (Janet) of Puyallup, WA, Stacey Sanford (Pamela) of McNeal, AZ., Richard Sanford (Elizabeth) of New York City, NY, Lauri Bingham (Scott) of Granite Falls, WA. and Shari Taylor of Bonney Lake, WA.; and her grandchildren, Shannon, Kristen, Eric, Julian, Amy, Lewis, Lawrence, Ashley, Jessica, Maegen, Sarah and Adam. She is also survived by 15 great-grandchildren; 2 great-great grandchildren, and several nieces and nephews.

Memorial contributions can be made to the Humane Society of Tacoma & Pierce County (Memorials and Tributes - The Humane Society for Tacoma & Pierce County (https://www.thehumanesociety.org)) or the ASPCA (Memorial Gifts | ASPCA).