Ruth La Ree Wharff

Our sweet Mom, Grandma, and Great Grandma (Granny) passed away on October 15, 2018 at the age of 87 in Nampa, Idaho.
Ruth was born on Valentine’s Day, February 14, 1931, to James Bruce (Blackie) Willis Sr. and Ruby Lemmon Willis in Helper, Utah. She married Benny Charles Wharff on October 23rd, 1948 in Helper, Utah. They were later sealed together in the Salt Lake Temple on August 22nd, 1957. She was a devoted member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, serving in several of the women’s auxiliaries. She was given a strong testimony as a young girl and remained a disciple of Christ throughout her life where she always ministered to others. She is survived by her children Sherrie Lynn Eden, John Bruce (Teri), Nancy Ra Nae Mecham (Brian), Robert Allen (Heidi), and Jodi La Ree Hodges (Darrell), two sisters Lois Giordano and Esther Clark (Glen), several grandchildren and great-grandchildren. She was proceeded in death by her parents, her husband Benny Charles, sisters and brothers Jeanette, James Bruce Jr., Beverly Eugene and Alfred Lee.
A viewing will be held Friday, October 19, 2018, from 6:00 – 8:00 PM at Memorial Redwood Mortuary, 6500 South Redwood Road, West Jordan, UT, 84123. Another viewing will take place Saturday, October 20, 2018, at 10:00 AM with a funeral service at 11:00 AM at the same location. Interment to follow funeral services also at Memorial Redwood Mortuary and Cemetery.
Service Information
Viewing October 19, 2018 at 6:00 - 8:00 PM
Memorial Redwood Mortuary, 6500 South Redwood Road, West Jordan, UT, 84123





Viewing October 20, 2018 at 10:00 - 10:45 AM
Memorial Redwood Mortuary, 6500 South Redwood Road, West Jordan, UT, 84123





Funeral Service
October 20, 2018 at 11:00 AM
Memorial Redwood Mortuary, 6500 South Redwood Road, West Jordan, UT, 84123