Ruby Alice McElmurry

Ruby Alice McElmurry, 92, of Libby, entered her Heavenly home on Sunday, April 23, 2023.

She passed away peacefully at the Libby Care Center.

Ruby was born in Chippewa Falls, Wisconsin on April 26, 1930, to George and Luella Stipek.

She was married to Roy Allen McElmurry and they had five sons: Duane, Ed, Rich, Walter and Kenneth. Roy, Ruby, and the boys built their house in Libby. Ruby loved her home and after retiring from the mill, enjoyed running ‘Mac’s Cheese,’ which was a well known small business in Libby.

When her husband died unexpectedly in January 1999, Ruby combatted the loneliness by pouring into her gardening, crocheting, playing cards and spending time with family. It was no secret she loved her family dearly and made sure they always knew it.

Ruby is preceded in death by her father George; mother Luella; siblings Ila Mae, Wilda, Betty and Robert; husband Roy; sons Duane, Walt and Ken; and great-grandchildren Dawsyn and McKenzye.

Ruby is survived by her sons Ed and Rich; five daughters-in-law and many grandchildren and great-grandchildren.

Funeral services for Ruby were held Saturday, May 6, 2023, at the Schnackenberg Funeral Home in Libby, Montana.

Arrangements were under the care of the Schnackenberg Funeral Home of Libby.

Online condolences and memories may be shared by visiting www.schnackenbergfh.com.