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The Enterprise, White Salmon, WA., August 11, 2005, page 18
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RUTH AKERILL

Ruth Mary Akerill, 90, died on Aug. 2, 2005, after a long, love-filled life. Her generous and giving spirit touched many people. She enjoyed spending time with her family, baking, crocheting and she was a master bingo player.
She was born March 8, 1915, in Biggs, Calif., to William and Edna (Hylton) Markgraf. She was the fourth of nine children. She married Merle Akerill on April 6, 1935, in Goldendale. They made their home in Glenwood, where they owned a service station and she worked in the school cafeteria for many years.
In 1967, the couple moved to Stevenson, where she worked in many restaurants before retiring. After her husband's death in 1984, she moved to Portland, Ore. In 2000, she came to live in The Dalles, Ore., at Mill Creek Point, where she was the fifth resident. There she made many friends.
Mrs. Akerill is survived by her daughters Patti Wilson and Kathy Cooper; son Robert Akerill Sr.; 11 grandchildren and 17 great-grandchildren; sister Edith Warner; and many nieces and nephews.
She was preceded in death by her husband, her parents and many siblings.
A graveside service was held at 11 a.m. on Saturday, Aug. 6, 2005, at Mt. Adams Cemetery in Glenwood. Her grandson, Rob Akerill, officiated.
Gardner Funeral Home handled arrangements.

The Dalles Chronicle, The Dalles, OR., August 5, 2005, page __

RUTH MARY AKERILL

Ruth Mary Akerill, 90, died Aug. 2, 2005.
She was born March 8, 1915, in Biggs, Calif., to William and Edna (Hylton) Markgraf. She was the fourth of nine children.
She married Merle Akerill on April 6, 1935, in Goldendale. They made their home in Glenwood, where they owned a service station and she worked in the school cafeteria for many years.
In 1967 they moved to Stevenson, where she worked in many restaurants before retiring. After her husband's death in 1984, she moved to Portland, with her daughter, Patti. In 2000, she came to live in The Dalles, at Mill Creek Point, where she was the fifth resident. There she made many friends, including Betty Jeremiah.
She enjoyed spending time with her family, baking, crocheting and playing bingo.
She is survived by her daughters, Patti Watson and Kathy Cooper; son Robert Akerill Sr.; and daughter-in-law Clariece; 11 grandchildren and 17 great grandchildren; sister Edith Warner and many nieces and nephews.
She was preceded in death by her husband Merle, her parents and many siblings.
A graveside service was held Aug. 6 at Mt. Adams Cemetery in Glenwood. Her grandson, Rob Akerill, officiated. Gardner Funeral Home handled arrangements. To sign the online guestbook and send condolences to the Akerill family, please visit: www.gardnerfh.com.