Ruth Myrtle Hickman, 87, loving wife, mother, grandmother and great grandmother went to be with the Lord September 29, 2025.

Ruth was born March 30, 1938 in Pasco, Washington to Bertie and Julia Tyrrell. Ruth married Clint Hickman on August 23rd, 1956. They had two children, Del Ray of Springdale, AR and Deborah Gaye of Kennewick, WA.

Ruth was raised in the Horse Heaven Hills and graduated from Kennewick High in 1957. Ruth enjoyed cooking for the harvest crew when she was younger, playing cards, fishing, crocheting, playing bingo, and spending time with family and friends.

Ruth was preceded in death by her husband of 69 years, Clint, her parents Bertie and Julia Tyrrell and siblings, Bob, Bill and Lola. Ruth is survived by her son Del and wife Robin, daughter Debbie, brother Chuck (Mariel), sister-in law Irene Hickman, grandchildren Josh (Hillery) , Tyler (Kim), and Misty (Antonio) Hickman, Morgan (Justin) Brown, Curtis (Monique) and Jacob (Nichole) Murbach, great grandchildren Makenna, Kyleigh, Joshua, Addison, Lillian, Thatcher, Maddox, Hudson, Cadence, Za'hra, Ella, Oakley, AJ, Kayden, Boston, one sweet boy on the way and numerous nieces and nephews.

In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to Kennewick Baptist Church 2425 Albany, Kennewick, WA 99336.

Services will be held on Monday, October 13th, 2025 at 2:00 at Mueller's Chapel of the Falls (Life Tributes Cremation Center) 314 W 1st Ave. Kennewick, WA with Graveside following at Riverview Heights Cemetery in Kennewick.