RUBY MARIE GRIFFITHS died June 30, 2012 at Presbyterian Manor, Clay Center, KS
at the age of 93. She was born on July 6, 1918 in Clay County, Kansas the daughter of Irwin
Charpie and Laura M. Swenson.
Ruby was raised in the Sherman Township in Clay County, Kansas. She graduated from
Clay County Community High School in 1937. She married Lyle P. Griffiths on September 1,
1940 and he preceded her in death on November 17, 2011. She and her husband farmed in Clay
County moving to Clay Center in 1995. She was a member of the 1st Presbyterian Church of
Clay Center. She was also preceded by a daughter Janice Adams in 1964.
Survivors include:
Son: Duane Griffiths, Grand Rapids, MI
Brother: Warren Charpie, Clay Center, KS
5 grandchildren
Funeral Services will be held on Thursday, July 5, 2012 at 10:00AM at the Presbyterian Church
in Clay Center, Kansas.
Officiating the service will be Rev. Matthew Coleman.
Burial will be at the Greenwood Cemetery, Clay Center, Kansas.
There will be no visitation
Memorials can be made to Clay Center Presbyterian Church or Heart Ministries c/o the funeral
home