Ruth Elaine Bye, age 87, passed on May 4, 2017 in Lincoln, NE. Beloved mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother. Born October 9, 1929 in Salem, NE to Samuel and Rachel Mullins. Preceded in death by infant son Bruce and brother Paul Mullins.
Survivors include husband Alvin; son Bradley of Lincoln; daughter Brenda Helget of Omaha; 4 grandchildren; and 4 great-grandchildren; brother Loren Mullins (Iola) of Papillion; Alice Pickett (Page) of Wheatland, MO; Betty Harter of Sabetha, KS; and Alta Lu Dau of Omaha.
Memorials to University of Nebraska Foundation for UNMC cancer or Alzheimer’s research.
Visitation: Monday (5-8-17) from 5-8 p.m., at Roper and Sons Funeral Home, 4300 ‘O’ St.
Funeral service: 2 p.m., Tuesday (5-9-17) at Roper & Sons. Burial at Wyuka Cemetery.