Ethen, Ruth M.1923-2004Of Forest LakeDied June 28, 2004Preceded in death by parents Leonard & Esther Stedt; sister Arlene Johnson; brothers George & Stanley Stedt.Survived by her loving husband of 62 years William P; daughter Kathy (Rick) Carlson; son Bill (Shay) Ethen; sister Lois Shelander; 5 grandchildren and 7 great grandchildren. She was twice president of VFW Auxillary Post 4210, also a member of American Legion Auxillary Post #225.Memorial Service 5PM Thursday at VFW Post 4210, 556 SW 12th Street, Forest Lake.Mattson Funeral Home651-464-3556www.mattsonfuneralhome.com