Ruth Guy Hostetter, 85, Kirkland WA and formerly of Minot, died on Thursday, October 10, 2013, in a Seattle Washington hospital.

Ruth was born on February 9, 1928 in Minot to Raymond and Rose (Swehla) Guy. She graduated from Minot High School in 1946 and attended the Bernell Beauty School in Minot before moving to Seattle where she worked as a beautician for many years. She was once married to Hillis Dennis.

Ruth was well known for her artistic ability. She was an active member of the Seattle Flower Arranging Guild and Garden Club and received many awards in city and state competitions. She had many hobbies and cake decorating was a favorite. Ruth decorated wedding and birthday cakes for all her relatives and friends.

Ruth was an active member of the Veterans of Foreign Wars Auxiliary. She had a vibrant personality that made life interesting and fun. She enjoyed coming "home" to Minot on Amtrak and attending her high school class reunions and made the trip at least once a year. Ruth was a very loving and caring person.

Ruth is survived by her sons: Ryan (Demetra) Dennis of Seattle and Aaron (Denise) Dennis of Blaine, WA; brother: Milton (Adeline) Guy of Minot; five grandchildren; twelve great grandchildren; niece: Lynn (Ron) Rogelstad of Minot; nephews: Ray Guy of Minot; Ron (Pam) Guy of Minneapolis, Minnesota; Mark (Sheila) Guy of Minot; several great nephews and a great niece and cousins.

Ruth was preceded in death by her parents.

Public Book Signing: Wednesday, October 23, 2013 from 3:00pm to 5:00pm in Thomas Family Funeral Home - Minot.
Private Graveside Service : Rosehill Memorial Park
Memorials are preferred to VFW Ladies Auxiliary Cancer Aid and Research or the donor's choice.