Ruth LaSelle
May 12, 1924 - November 20, 2012

Ruth LaSelle was born on May 12, 1924 in Canby, Minnesota to Peter and Rachel Norleman. Her family moved to Everett, Washington, where she attended high school and nurses training. Ruth attended Multnomah School of the Bible in Portland, Oregon, where she sang in the choir and in a trio, both of which traveled to represent the school in churches and events. She met Warren LaSelle at Multnomah, and they were married on June 14, 1948. In addition to raising four children, Ruth worked with Warren as a pastor's wife, leading church choirs, Sunday school and Bible studies. She also worked as a nurse from time to time. Ruth and Warren moved to Alaska in 1974 where they worked as missionaries in the Glenallen area, and moved to Wasilla in 1986, where they made their home for 20 years, and were very active in Wasilla Bible Church. Ruth passed away on November 20, 2012 on Mercer Island, Washington. She is survived by her loving husband Warren, daughter Cris Goldy, sons David and Jon LaSelle, 11 grandchildren, 10 great-grandchildren, her sisters June Metcalf and Irma Norleman, and many other family members and friends. She was preceded in death by her parents, her sister Muriel Swanson one son, Tim LaSelle and a grandaughter, Sarah Goldy. She will be dearly missed.

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