Ruby Violet Swallow (Loomis)

Ruby Violet Swallow, age 90, of Stanwood, formerly of Harrison, passed away on October 27, 2026. A Memorial Service for Ruby will be held at Clark-Stocking Funeral Chapel on Monday, November 2, 2026, at 12 p.m. with Pastor Phil Maxwell officiating. A luncheon immediately follow at the Harrison First Congregational Church. The family will receive friends the day of the service from 10:00a.m. until time of service. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to your local communities.

Ruby was born on May 07, 1936 in Farwell, daughter of Kenneth and Ruth (Shear) Loomis. Ruby married the love of her life, Rumsey Lee Swallow on July 20,1954, in the Farwell United Methodist Church. The two of them celebrated 66 years together before Rumsey's passing in 2021. Throughout Ruby's life she enjoyed, bowling, dancing, playing cards, traveling, and most of all spending time with her family and friends. She was a member of the First Congregational Church of Harrison. Ruby was active in her community, generously giving. She was loved by so many.

Ruby is survived by her son, Thomas Lee (Terri) Swallow of Stanwood; seven grandchildren, Jennifer (Chuck) Boyer, Aleisha Miller, Teresa (Rob) Armstead, Keri (Sam) Viviano, Lee (Katherine) Swallow, Katie (Jeff) Hoyt, and Kevin (Kassi) Swallow, brother-in-law Jim Ashley; 20 great-grandchildren; one great-great-granddaughter; one sister, Sharon Loomis; and many nieces and nephews.

Ruby was preceded in death by her husband, Rumsey Swallow; daughters, Linda Ashley and Cathy Swallow; parents, siblings, Bud (Elaine) Loomis, Phyllis (Herb) Miller, Ed (Lois) Loomis, and Jerry Loomis; and one great-granddaughter, Susan Armstead.

You may view Ruby's obituary online and send a condolence to the family at www.clarkstocking.com.