Naomi Ruth Wollard, 98 of Freeland, Wash., passed away June 11, 2021 at Providence Hospital in Everett, Wash.

She was born Dec. 12, 1922 in Jerico Springs, Mo., to Charles and Iva Frieze. She was sixth of eight children growing up on a farm. She married her high school sweetheart, Bryant Wollard, in 1942. They lived in Stockton, Mo., and raised one child, Barbara. Bryant passed away in 2001.

Naomi retired from a Probate/Magistrate Clerk position in 1994. She enjoyed playing bridge, golfing, boating and fishing with family and friends.

Survivors include her daughter Barbara and husband Allen Stroh, of Coupeville, Wash.; two grandchildren Todd Stroh and wife Heather and Nicole Amarel and husband Bryan; four great-granddaughters; one nephew; and four nieces. A Celebration of Life is planned for next summer in Stockton, Mo.