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Ruby Deckwa
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Ruby AL. (Boyles) Deckwa, 92, of Modesto, died Friday, Oct. 29 at Hylond Convalescent in Modesto.

A native of Payneburn, Ark., she lived in Modesto for 65 years. She was a retired inspector from the Riverbank Ammunitions Depot after 15 years. She was a member of International Order of Foresters and Eagles Club.

She is survived by her three daughters, Dorothy Walker of Modesto, Phyllis Winfrey of Oakdale and Patricia Williams of Modesto; six grandchildren and nine great-grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by her husband William Deckwa in 1987.

Graveside services will be held on Friday, Nov. 5 at 2 p.m. at Lakewood Memorial Park. No visitation.

Remembrances may be sent to Community Hospice, 601 McHenry Ave., Modesto, CA 95350.

Lakewood Funeral Home in charge of arrangements.

The Riverbank (Calif.) News

Nov. 3, 2004