Billie Marie Ritter Deruwe

Billie Marie Ritter DeRuwe passed away in Spokane on August 2, 2017, at the age of 76.

Billie was born on February 12, 1941, in Walla Walla to Bill and Louise Ritter. Billie graduated from Prescott High School in 1959 and married Raymond DeRuwe in September of 1961.

Billie was a woman of boundless energy and a strong sense of duty who believed whole heartedly in the importance of a safe, secure, and healthy environment for her family. She will be remembered for her unwavering faith in God and her utmost dedication to her family and friends.
Billie is survived by her devoted husband, Raymond DeRuwe; sister, Betty Parsons; children, Robin DeRuwe, Remie DeRuwe and spouse Zoee, Richard DeRuwe and spouse Tina; grandchildren, Jessica, Kellie, Jacob, Siera and spouse Dustin, Taylor and spouse Luke, Mikala; three great-grandchildren. Billie is preceded in death by her parents, Bill and Louise Ritter.

Funeral Services will be held at the Herring Groseclose Funeral Home on Saturday, August 12, 2017 at 10:00AM. Interment will follow at the Mountain View Cemetery of Walla Walla. All are welcome to attend and celebrate Billie’s life.

Memorial Contributions may be made to the Shriners Childrens Hospital or the charity of the donors choice, through the Herring Groseclose Funeral Home, 315 W. Alder St., Walla Walla, WA 99362

Friends and family are invited to sign the online quest book at www.herringgroseclose.com.