Ruth E. Owens

Published 8:36 pm Saturday, May 10, 2014

Ruth E. Owens

May 23, 1922 – May 8, 2014

 

Ruth E. Owens, age 91, of Washington, NC died on May 8, 2014. She was born on May 23, 1922 in Columbia, NC, the daughter of Walter Owens and Fannie Owens. She was preceded in death by brothers Gus Owens, Russell Owens, Willis Owens, Ray Owens, Guy Owens and sister Elizabeth Owens Davenport. Survivors include ten nieces and nephews. Ruth was one of the first female meteorologists in the nation. She retired from the U.S. Weather Service with over 30 years of service. At Ruth’s request she will be cremated and there will be no funeral or memorial service.

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