Ruth E. Hixon

Ruth Elizabeth Hixon better known as "Liz" to her family and close friends passed away peacefully on November 8, 2013 at her Quail Lodge home in Santa Barbara, California. Ruth was born on May 14, 1917 in Hart, Michigan to Leslie and Edith Wyckoff. She was one of six children. Ruth met her beloved husband Hal Hixon in Detroit, and they were married on February 22, 1943 in Dallas, Texas. Ruth and Hal shared a fairytale marriage for over 50 years. Ruth loved to travel, and was afforded the opportunity to travel the world with her husband Hal. She worked for Capital Airlines. However, her real passion was fashion. Ruth had a creative flare fro designing her own clothes, and was an incredible seamstress. An intelligent, sophisticated and witty woman, Ruth touched the lives of many. Her two children Robert Hixon of Charlotte, North Carolina and Sue Fleming of San Diego, California survive Ruth. She is blessed with six grandchildren Scott, Andy, David, Stacie, Jason, and Hollyanna. And nine great grandchildren Christopher, Nicholas, Langdon, Mallory, Ethan, Drew, Jack, Gabriella, and Jordan. In lieu of flowers, please send contributions and donations to the Valley Vedre Nursing Scholarship Fund. Ruth founded this scholarship in memory of her husband Hal. Please send checks to: • Valle Verde Nursing Scholarship Fund 900 Calle De Los Amigos SB, CA 93105 Also, Assisted Hospice of Santa Barbara has been caring for Ruth since June and they were with her right up to the end. We are grateful for their loving care. Please send donations to: • Assisted Home Hospice Foundation 302 North Milpas Street Santa Barbara, CA 93103 Arrangements handled by McDermott-Crockett Mortuary in Santa Barbara, California.