Obituary of Ida Jane Ratliff

IDA JANE RATLIFF Ida Ratliff, of Washougal, passed away on October 12, 2011 at the age of 81. She was born on March 8, 1930 in Columbia City, IN. She grew up in Missoula, MT and in married James Ratliff. They moved to Washougal in 1957 and Ida worked in the napkin department at Crown Zellerbach. She later drove school bus for the Camas Scholl District for 28 years. Ida and James had been married for 59 ½ years. She enjoyed reading and doing puzzles. She is survived by her husband, James at home; daughter, Melody Michael LaRue of Vancouver; grandsons, Chad Ratliff of Washougal, Aaron Jewell of Vancouver and 4 great grandchildren. A celebration of life service will be held on Sunday, October 23 from 2-4PM at Ida's home in Washougal. Burial will be private at the Washougal Memorial Cemetery. Straub's Funeral Home & Columbia River Cremation in Camas is in charge of the arrangements. To send condolences or to sign the online guest book please visit www.straubsfuneralhome.com.