Ruth Goldman passed away on December 30, 2006, at the age of 93. She was born on May 25, 1913, in Indianapolis, Indiana, and moved to California shortly thereafter. She lived in northern and southern California as well as Washington and Hawaii before spending the last seven years in Sacramento. 

Ruth was preceded in death by her loving husband Virgil, son Richard, and daughter Marilynn. She is survived by her son Jon and partner Jan, grandchildren, great-grandchildren, nieces, and nephews.

The Sacramento Bee, January 24, 2007