Ruth Mary Kraft

June 3, 1922 - December 13, 2017

Ruth Mary Kraft, 95, of Bremerton, passed away on December 13, 2017. She was born in Sheridan Lake, CO on June 3, 1922 to Jean and Robert Lantz. The family moved to Kearney, Nebraska when Ruth was a toddler. When Ruth was 8 years old, her family moved again, this time from Nebraska to Hoquiam WA, due to the Dust Bowl. That is where she, and her siblings, spent the remainder of their childhood. In 1943, two years after the United States entered WWII, Ruth married her first husband (Walt) and permanently relocated to Bremerton WA. While her husband was away at war, she worked as a tool room attendant in the shipyard. After the war, she and Walt had three daughters together. In 1972, Ruth married Emmitt Kraft. The two loved to travel and frequently went on long road trips together in their RV. Together they visited 49 of the 50 states. Emmitt preceded Ruth in death in 1999. Ruth was quick to laugh and was known for her spunk and wry sense of humor. Creative at heart, she enjoyed needlepoint, crochet, knitting and painting. She will be dearly missed by her children, Mary Swoboda (Lee), Maureen Farndon (Fred), Vicky Backus (Mike) Kathy Poland and Emmitt Joe Kraft (Ashley); eight grandchildren; and three great grandchildren. A private service will be held at a later date. Memorial donations can be made to Multi-Care Hospice, PO Box 5200, Tacoma WA 98409.