Ruth Williams passed away October 24, 2012. She battled a disease which comes for many with aging.

She was born Ruth Ellen Louise Köhne in Dusseldorf, Germany, December 15, 1927.

She spoke German, English, Russian, French and Latin. Because of her knowledge of the English language, she worked in Berlin, Germany for the American newspaper Stars and Stripes. This is where she met our father, High King Williams, Jr.

Our Mother was both a proud American and a proud German. She loved both countries very much.

World War II was naturally quite difficult. However she never forgot her childhood experiences with her many relatives. She traveled to Germany quite often to keep in touch with her brother and his wife, aunts, uncles and cousins.

Ruth loved the season of Christmas as many Germans do. When possible she would attend the Christmas Eve services at her Lutheran Churches.

Before she and our father became too ill to work they both were active antique dealers, traveling the state of Texas participating in many antique shows. Another great passion were German Shepards.

Both parents were members of the San Antonio German Shepard Club. Our Mother trained German Shepards for many years, something she truly loved.

Most of the family moved to Oak Harbor in 1991 leaving behind the Texas heat.

Ruth enjoyed politics, never hesitated stating her opinions, and appreciated organizations like Gold Star Wives and the Disabled American Veterans.

Ruth loved the color red and yellow roses and the beautiful song “Ave Maria.” She also enjoyed hats — hats of any shape and color.

Our Mother was strong, extremely intelligent and had a sense of humor.

Ruth is survived by her brother Helmut Köhne of Berlin Germany, two daughters Gene Liddy Reitnauer of Boyd, Texas and Linda Sue and Walt Mistler of Oak Harbor, Washington. Two grandsons and their wives William and Jessi Bustillo, of Spanaway, and Robert and Nicole Bustillo, of Oak Harbor. Four great grandchildren Payton Ivy, Harlen Macy, Jynzyn Highleigh and Autumn Renee Bustillo.

Funeral services were 10 a.m. Monday, Oct. 29 at Oak Harbor Lutheran Church. A service of committal will follow at Maple Leaf Cemetery. Service were entrusted to Burley Funeral Chapel.