Ruth Freda Buckendorf, 72, of Port Orchard, Washington died October 10, 2000 at her home. She was born November 30, 1927 in Omaha, Nebraska to Walter & Leola (Moore) Rushing.Ruth was a Nurses aid in Home Health Care for 22 years where she retired in 1964. Her interests were fishing and her cats.Surviving is her daughters Audrey Watson of Fraiser Lake BC, Canada; Phyllis Brown of Tahuya, Washington; and Barbara Stock of Bellingham, Washington; 12 grandchildren and 22 great-granchildren. Ruth was preceded in death by a daughter Patty and brother Jack. Graveside services will be held at Sunset Lane Cemetery in Port Orchard, Washington on Friday October 13, 2000 at 3:00PM. Memorials may be made to the American Heart Association. 4414 Woodland Park Ave N. Seattle, WA 98103