Ruth Ann McCabe

Ruth Ann McCabe passed away Thursday, May 25, 2023, in Redmond, Washington at the age of 94. She was born Ruth Iannucci to James and Helen Iannucci in Bridgeport, Connecticut, on September 24, 1928, joining her brother Jay. The family moved to Coronado, California, in the late 1930s.

While attending Mercy School of Nursing in San Diego, Ruth was set up on a double date with Ensign Robert E. McCabe. They were engaged three months later and were married February 18,1950, at the naval chapel on North Island in Coronado, California. They quickly started their family and were blessed with a total of nine children. They were married for 58 years until Bob passed away in 2008.

Ruth lived many places throughout her life- Connecticut, California, Wisconsin, Virginia, Rhode Island, Minnesota, and eventually Washington. As a captain’s wife, she took on many important responsibilities in and out of the home and guided the family throughout their numerous relocations. Ruth navigated single parenting while her spouse was on long tours at sea and the duties of the Wives’ Club for naval spouses and families.

Bob and Ruth settled down in Redmond, Washington, where they remained until their passings. Ruth felt deeply connected with her St. Jude parish community, poker friends, and neighbors. She was grateful to have been able to stay in the neighborhood when she moved to Emerald Heights in 2013.

She was an inspiration to all of her family. Her easy disposition was perfect for a mother of nine. Her loving spirit, sense of humor, and unequivocal support remain with all who knew her.

Ruth was preceded in death by her husband, Robert “Bob” McCabe, son, Sean McCabe (Laura), and her parents and brother. She is survived by eight of her nine children, Robert McCabe III (Joan), Michael McCabe (Terri), Patrick McCabe, Sharon Etheredge (dec. Gary), Duffy McCabe (Cathleen), Erin McDermid (dec. Bill), Margaret Isom (Jon), and Shannon Cunningham (Joshua), 17 grandchildren, and 6 great grandchildren.

Her funeral mass will be August 11, 2023, at St. Jude’s Catholic Church in Redmond, Washington, at 11 am with visitation one hour prior. Friends and family can share memories and photos on the online guest book at www.flintofts.com. In lieu of flowers the family suggests remembrances to American Alzheimer’s Association or your favorite Catholic charity.