Ruth E. Boswell, 88, of Washington, died Sunday, November 8, 1998, in Presbyterian Medical Center, Washington. Mrs. Boswell was a member of First Baptist Church of Washington, where she was formerly president of the Ruth Class. She attended Washington schools and graduated from Van Ordan Washington Business College. Prior to her retirement in 1973, she served for 13 years as a tax collector in the Washington Treasurer's Office. She was formerly president of the Washington County Council of Democratic Women and enjoyed reading. On December 25, 1929, in Washington, she married Walter W. Boswell. Mr. Boswell died March 28, 1959. Surviving are a daughter, Sandra Ross of Washington; a granddaughter, Sheryl Wright of Washington; and several nieces and nephews. Deceased are a brother, John Showalter; and a sister, Arabellea Showalter. Copyright ©1998 Observer Publishing Co.Last updated Tuesday, November 10, 1998Ruth E. Boswell
Tax collector was member of First Baptist Church
She was born May 12, 1910, in Washington, a daughter of Howard and Jenney Harding Showalter.