Ruth "Pennie" Roulet

Ruth "Pennie" Roulet, age 85, of Elgin, died February 11, 2013 at Country Rose Manor in La Grande. A celebration of life will be held on Saturday, February 16, 2013 at the Elgin Christian Church at 1:00 p.m. Those who wish may make contributions in her memory to the Parkinson's Foundation in care of Daniels~Knopp Funeral, Cremation & Life Celebration Center, 1502 7th Street in La Grande.

Mrs. Roulet was born on August 29, 1927, the daughter of Wesley and Katie (Wilson) Pennington in La Grande. She graduated from La Grande High School. On May 25, 1945 she married Bill Roulet in Elgin, Oregon She worked in retail sales for over 40 years, starting at the Rosanna Shop then Faulk's ID and Keith O'Brien and ending her career with J.C. Penny in 1999. She was a member of the Elgin Christian Church. She enjoyed crocheting, sewing, ceramics, crafts and gardening. She was an excellent cook and enjoyed baking.

Survivors include her son and daughter-in-law, R.W. "Bill" and Jan Roulet of Elgin; grandson and his wife, Rex and Jennifer Roulet of Elgin; great granddaughter, Abigale Roulet of Elgin; sister, Mildred Hayes of Enterprise; sisters-in-law, Jane Pennington and Wanda Pennington both of La Grande; and other relatives and friends. She was preceded in death by her husband; granddaughter, Traci Roulet, brothers, Walter "Glen", Lawrence and Roy Pennington and sister-in-law, June Pennington.

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