Ruth Lemley

   Ruth Lemley, age 73, died Friday, February 15, 2019 at her home in Hatton, ND.    Ruth Marcella Gray was born June 15, 1945 to Bernard and Myrtle Gray. She was raised on her parents’ farm near Page, ND. She attended Colgate Public School and graduated from Page High School.    Ruth married Frank Lemley October 11, 1974 and they resided near Pillsbury, ND. Frank died March 24, 1983.    Ruth moved to Hatton in 1992. She was a member of the St. John Lutheran Church. Ruth loved working on her home and took pride in her yard and her flowers. She enjoyed building bird houses, crafting, baking, helping others, dining out with friends, and loved her cats.    She is survived by her brothers: Martin (Betty) Gray of Page, Jim (Jeanette) Gray of Page, Roy (Rita) Gray of Mentor, MN; and sister-in-law: Helen Gray of Auburn, CA.    She was preceded in death by her husband Frank; her parents Ben and Myrtle; and brothers David, John and Paul.   A private service will be held at a later date.