Laura Elizabeth Rutherford, 93

Laura Elizabeth Rutherford, 93, of Whitefish, passed away of cancer at her home at The Springs of Whitefish on Oct. 26, 2020.

Born Dec. 31, 1926, in Havre, she was the daughter of Albert and Minnie (Bolte) Hinck.

Laura married Lyle John Rutherford on Feb. 26, 1972, in Whitefish. Together, they enjoyed many activities, including traveling and spending the winters in Needles, California, and Yuma, Arizona, until Lyle died in 1998.

In addition to her husband, Laura was preceded in death by her parents and siblings: Esther Hinck, Ted Hinck, and Marie Albrecht; and nephew Bruce Albrecht. She is survived by her niece Carole (Ken) Sweedland of Forsyth, Montana; nephew Alan (Judy) Albrecht of Maple Grove, Minnesota; sister-in-law Charlotte (Tom) Sloan of Marysville, Washington; special friends: the Jim and Nicole Gray family of Whitefish; the Aric and Katie King family of Whitefish; and numerous relatives and friends.

A memorial service will be held at 10 a.m. on Saturday, Oct. 31, at Our Redeemer Lutheran Church, 640 Seventh St. W., Columbia Falls.

Memorials may be made to Our Redeemer Lutheran Church or to the giver’s personal church.

Austin Funeral and Cremation Services is caring for Laura’s family.