The Enterprise, White Salmon, WA., April  17, 2003, page 3

MILDRED RUTLEDGE

     85-year-old Mildred Verla Soloman Rutledge, Hood River and formerly of Bingen, died in Hood River on April 8, 2003.
    She was born on April 29, 1917, in Ava, Mo., the daughter of Laura Susan (Mitchell) and John Engelhardt. She grew up in Missouri, marrying Lonnie Solomon in 1934. In 1942, the Solomons moved to the Yakima Valley. The family later moved to Bingen, where Mrs. Rutledge worked at Dickey Farms for many years. In 1966, her husband and one of her sons died in a boating accident. She later married Roy Rutledge, who would also precede her in death.
     Mrs. Rutledge attended the Baptist Church and was a former member of the Eagles Lodge. She was an accomplished seamstress, whose home was always spotless. She loved spending time with her family.
     Surviving her are her son Ivan Solomon, Bingen; daughter Sue Scribner, Yakima; eight grandchildren and numerous great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by three sons and one granddaughter.
     A graveside service was held at the White Salmon Cemetery on Friday, April 11, 2003, at 11 a.m. with Pastor Bob Long officiating.

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