Ruthe Campbell

Mayer

Ruthe Campbell Mayer

1925–2026

Ruthe passed away peacefully in Crescent City, California, at the remarkable age of 100, just shy of her 101st birthday. Ruthe was born on March 6, 1925 in Dear Lodge, North Dakota, with the maiden name Fike. In her early adult years, she married William Campbell, and together they moved to Seattle, Washington, where they contributed to the war effort during World War II—an experience that reflected Ruthe's quiet strength, resilience, and willingness to step forward when needed. Later, the family relocated to Sutherlin and Roseburg, Oregon, where Ruthe continued raising her growing family.

After her divorce from William, she later married Wayne Mayer. Together, they made their home in Crescent City, California, the place Ruthe would lovingly call home for more than 55 years. Crescent City was where she truly put down roots—raising children, welcoming grandchildren, and becoming a familiar and steady presence in the lives of so many.

Ruthe lived through nearly a century of change, yet remained grounded in family, perseverance, and care for others. Ruthe had a deep passion for quilting, a craft that became one of her greatest expressions of love. Many of her children and grandchildren were gifted quilts she lovingly made by hand—treasured keepsakes that will continue to provide warmth and comfort for generations to come. She was an active and devoted member of the Crescent City Quilting Guild, where she found community, friendship, and joy in sharing her craft with others. Ruthe was the proud mother of nine children, listed from oldest to youngest: Lester, Levern, Linda, Leela, Larry, Wanda, DeEll, Gail, and Martha. She was preceded in death by her children Lester, Linda, Larry, and Martha, as well as by her husband's William Campbell and Wayne Mayer. She leaves behind 22 grandchildren, along with more great-grandchildren and great-great-grandchildren than can be counted—a living legacy stitched together by love, patience, and faithfulness. Ruthe's life was long and full, and her legacy lives on in the many lives she touched—and in the quilts that continue to wrap her family in warmth, comfort, and remembrance.

A funeral service will be held on February 21st at 12 noon, location Redwood Memorial Chapel, 1020 Fifield Street, Brookings, Oregon 97415. Then Ruthe will be laid to rest at 2pm at IOOF Cemetery, 400 E. Cooper Avenue, Crescent City, CA 95531.