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Ruby Dean Andersen Williamson
Ruby Dean Andersen Williamson, 90, passed away peacefully at her home in Cedar City, Utah, on Saturday, June 23, 2007. She was born July 3, 1916, in Moroni, Utah, the third daughter of Andrew Festus Andersen and Ruby Christiana Christensen.
Ruby Dean was the loving wife of Frank Farrow Williamson and beloved mother of Doris Williamson.
Although not perfect, she did many things to perfection. She was an excellent seamstress, cook, and homemaker.
Married to her fellow hunter and fisherman and best friend, she could fashion flies and put together a great picnic.
She was willing to do most anything for anyone. Her mother died when she was 2 1/2, and she was raised by her Aunt Iva A. Symes. They lived in Salt Lake City.
She was preceded in death by her parents; twin sisters Jewel A. Rumel and Jeniel A. Burgess; and the love of her life, husband, Frank. She is survived by three nieces, Sherry Keim of Layton; Joan Solomon of Denver; and Joyce Oka of Honolulu. She was an "Other mother" to her nieces and family friends, Connie Nyman and Kaaren Covili.
Dean was a life-long resident of Utah; and she lived in Sanpete, Carbon, Salt Lake and Iron Counties. She was by profession a photo finisher. She contributed to the WWII effort by working in a munitions factory in Salt Lake City.
At Ruby Dean's request, there will be a private, graveside service at the Wellington Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, please make a contribution to the Doris Williamson Endowment at Southern Utah University, Cedar City, Utah.
On-line condolences can be sent at www.southernutahmortuary.com.

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