Ruth Roper, 78, of Shasta Lake died Saturday at Canyonwood Nursing and Rehabilitation Center in Redding. She was a long time resident of Shasta Co, an LVN, and wife of dry wall contractor, J. Denzil Roper They were married June 6, 1951, in El Reno, OK. Ruth is also survived by two sons, Denzil Duane, and Nathan Lynn, grandchildren Crystal Sierra Binns, Shianne Koral Anderson, Karessa Sequoia Edwards, Antonio Joseph Pavoni, George Franklin, Ross Aaron Roper and Tyler Bond Roper. She also leaves four brothers, Bob Herren and wife Dewanna of Kirtland, New Mexico and many nieces and nephews in Texas. Arrangements by Allen & Dahl Funeral Chapel in Redding, California (243-1525).