Ruth L. King

Ruth Ludlam King, 89, of Fountain Hills, formerly of Ocean City, N.J. and Greenville, S.C., passed away on Feb. 28, 2013. She was born on March 22, 1923 in Millville, N.J., the daughter of John and Nellie Ludlam.

She is survived by her husband of 69 years, Francis (Frank) N. King, who served in the Army Air Corp during WWII; and children, Susan King Roth (Richard), Carol King Smith; and four grandchildren, Justin King Roth, Melina Koeppel, Taylor King Smith, and Zachary King Smith; and great-grandson, Jacob Vaughn.

She was a graduate of Rutgers University, a member of the American Association of University Women and active in the Retired Officers’ Wives Club.

Arrangements entrusted to Messinger Fountain Hills Mortuary, 12065 N. Saguaro Blvd, Fountain Hills, AZ 85268.

She will be greatly missed by all.