Rutha D. Noyes VanHorn, 87 years old, known to everyone as Doreen, of Wilburton Oklahoma went to her eternal sleep on December 6, 2024.

Doreen was born on July 24, 1937 in Roseburg Oregon to Huey and Leola VanHorn. She attended school in Sweet Home, Oregon for several years. She met and married her first husband and had 3 children Sandy, Jerry, and Sheri.

Doreen was baptized as one of Jehovah's Witnesses in early 1970's.

She met and married her husband Robert Noyes, 1965 and were married in Salem Oregon the same year.

They lived in Oregon most of their married lives, before moving to Oklahoma in 2002, to live closer to her daughter Sandy and her family.

At two years old she was kicked in the forehead by a horse, and even though doctors told her parents that she would die, she surprised everyone. At 6 she lost her sister from severe burns while playing dress up. At 32 years old she lost her first son to a brain hemmorage, at 71 she lost her youngest son to a heart attack, and two months later she lost her husband of 43 years. Through it all she persevered and put her faith in Jehova.

She was preceded in death by her father Huey VanHorn, her mother Leola Lightfoot, her husband Robert Noyes, her son Jerry Hoffman, her son William Noyes, and her sister Helyen VanHorn.

She would let it be known that she sould never love another man after losing her husband. But she truly loved her special son in-law Jerry and would let everyone within ear shot know how special he is and was very proud of their relationship.

She is survived by her daughter and son in-law Sandy and Jerry Sinor of Wilburton, Oklahoma, her daugther and son in-law Sheri and Darrell Terrell of Klamath Falls, Oregon, eight grandchildren, Kimberly Sinor, Matthew Terrell, Andrew Terrell, Justin Sinor, Cole Terrell, Anthony Noyes, and Justin Noyes. Brother and sister in-law Rea and Patty VanHorn of Washington, sister and brother in-law Shirlene and Kirk McKinney of Oregon, sister Sheila VanHorn of Oregon, and a brother Keith Lightfoot of Nevada. Eleven great grandchildren and eight great great grandchildren as well as numerous nieces, nephews, and cousins.

Doreen was a mom, wife, homemaker, model, and interior designer. She was the happiest when crocheting for family and friends.

She will be greatly missed.

A memorial service will be held at 2pm on Satuday, December 21, 2024 at the Kingdom Hall in Wilburton, Oklahoma.

Services under the direction of Waldrop Funeral Home, Wilburton, OK.