Ruth Lavonne Wixom was born to Esther (Bratton) and Norval (Ellis) Wixom in Missoula, MT on March 8, 1952. Ruth was the first of seven children. She graduated from high school in Milton-Freewater, OR, and attended Anderson College in Anderson, IN. She met Carl Mickelson while working as a server at the Corner Café, and they married at the Community Church of God in Milton-Freewater on June 9, 1973. The couple moved to Roseburg, OR, where they welcomed their first son, Scott in 1974.
The family relocated to Boring, OR in 1978. In 1983, they completed their family with their second son, Andrew. Throughout the 40 years she lived in the family home, Ruth (affectionately known as Ruthie) created memories with family and friends alike. Ruthie’s life was filled with a strong faith in God, generosity, creativity, and love of family and friends. She did not fear mortality, but looked forward to her heavenly home, anticipating a reunion beyond all others.
Ruthie was preceded in death by her parents, her husband Carl Mickelson, and her brother David Wixom. She is survived by her two sons and daughters-in-law: Scott and Ashley Mickelson of Merrill, OR and Andrew and Melissa Mickelson of Boring, OR, her two grandchildren Payton “PJ” and Eva, with whom she had a special relationship, and siblings: Kay Tira of Minden, NE; Barbara Pomeroy of Van Buren, IN; Jeannie Wixom of Boring, OR; Mary Jamieson of Longview, WA; and Don Wixom of Nampa, ID.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the charity of your choice.