Ruby Ione Eliason, 93, passed away October 2, 2021 at her Prairie Ridge home.
Ruby was born February 9, 1928 to Louis and Pearl Johnson. She grew up on the homestead north of Frazer with two sisters, Opal and Ruth. The family later moved into Frazer where she graduated from high school and attended beauty school in Minneapolis with her life-long friend, Dorothy. There are many tales that could be told about their time there.
She returned to Frazer and on March 25, 1949 married the love of her life, Harley Eliason. Together they raised four children in Frazer. She was a working mother and a devoted farm wife. Many meals were taken to the field and eaten in the shade of a grain truck. She was a member of St. Paul’s Lutheran Church in Frazer and active in Choir and Ladies Aide.
Harley and Ruby loved to travel and were blessed with many trips that included family and friends. In the mid 1970’s they moved to Glasgow where she was a member of First Lutheran Church and active in choir and enjoyed Wednesday quilting. She was a member of the Hospital Guild and loved working in the gift shop.
At least two months of every summer were spent at Flathead Lake: relaxing, fishing and having time with the kids, grandkids and great-grandkids.
She was a playground aide at Southside School for several years. She was tough but always remembered her school kids.
On August 28, 2017, Ruby moved to Pairie Ridge Village. She spent many hours playing cards with her neighbor, participating in classes and other activities. To the staff at Prairie Ridge, words cannot express our gratitude for your care of our Mom and the support and love in her final days.
She is survived by three children: Virginia (Trex) Redstone of Fort Peck, Montana, Ruth (Leon) Garfield of Duck Creek, Montana and Michael (Michelle) of Glasgow; seven grandchildren and nine great-grandchildren, all of whom she loved dearly.
Preceding her in death are her husband, Harley; her son, Mark; granddaughter, Tracy and her sisters, Opal and Ruth.
A memorial service will be held at 11:00 a.m., Friday, October 8, 2021 at First Lutheran Church in Glasgow, Montana with Pastor Scott Kiehn officiating. Burial will follow at Highland Cemetery.
Service Schedule
Memorial Service
11:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.
Friday October 8, 2021
First Lutheran Church
641 2nd Ave N.
Glasgow, MT 59230
Luncheon
12:30 p.m.
Friday October 8, 2021
First Lutheran Church
641 2nd Ave N.
Glasgow, MT 59230
Service Schedule
Memorial Service
11:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.
Friday October 8, 2021
First Lutheran Church
641 2nd Ave N.
Glasgow, MT 59230
Luncheon
12:30 p.m.
Friday October 8, 2021
First Lutheran Church
641 2nd Ave N.
Glasgow, MT 59230
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Sally Tribby says
To Ruby’s family… I loved Ruby so much. I absolutely loved working with her at Southside School. To me she was such a wonderful person. She made me laugh at work all the time. She will be missed and she definitely is Loved !
Prayers for your family 🙏🙏🙏 Love to your family 💖💖💖 Hugs to your family 💗💗💗 I am so glad I got to know her💖💗❤️
Wayne Wischmann says
So sorry for your loss. I have lots of good memories of Mrs. Eliason growing up in Frazer.
Lisa Baxter says
My thoughts and prayers are with her family.
Kaylin Gunderson says
Ruby was truly a gem in the truest sense! She was a “stand-in” for the three Strissel kids in the 70’s and offered her generous love and laughter, along with her home cooked meals and sweets. Although we did not stay in touch as we left Glasgow, Ruby will always have a special place in our hearts.
Our condolences to you, her family. May all her love comfort you during this time of loss.
Kaylin (Strissel) Gunderson
Chad Strissel
Gayla (Strissel) Janskovitch
Thomas LaRoque says
The LaRoque’s sure loved Matt’s big Grandma Ruby(taller than my mom). She was a spitfire and a great person through and through. I never saw her sit still, she was always on the move. Wish we could be there Friday just to give you all a hug.
Thomas and Nicole LaRoque
Brittany Gage
Courtney LaRoque
Hayley LaRoque
Tom LaRoque says
The LaRoque’s sure loved Matt’s big Grandma Ruby(taller than my mom). She was a spitfire and a great person through and through. I never saw her sit still, she was always on the move. Wish we could be there Friday just to give you all a hug.
Thomas and Nicole LaRoque
Brittany Gage
Courtney LaRoque
Hayley LaRoque
SHELLEY L IMMEL says
Sorry for lateness in responding but I just learned Ruby died. My mother, Sylvia Immel, had many fond memories of Ruby. Her husband, Harley, was a cousin. It seems like I remember she and Mom had babies in the hospital at same time. I remember her laughter.