Background
McFarland, J. Ruth was born on June 10, 1925 in Zita, Oklahoma, United States. Daughter of Albert and Dorotha Anne (Patterson) McFarland.
McFarland, J. Ruth was born on June 10, 1925 in Zita, Oklahoma, United States. Daughter of Albert and Dorotha Anne (Patterson) McFarland.
Bachelor of Science, University Oklahoma, 1954. Bachelor, Central Washington State University, 1960. Master of Science, University Oregon, 1966.
Doctor of Philosophy, University Oregon, 1970.
Teacher Washington & Oregon Public Schools, 1961—1967. Instructor biological science Mount Hood Community College, Salem, Oregon, since 1970. Member Oregon Senate 12th District, since 1981.
Member Multonamah County Economic Development Commission, since 1976. President East Multnomah County Chapter League of Women Voters, 1975.
Member of American Association of University Women, Oregon Women's Political Caucus (Mary Rieke award 1978), Business & Professional Women, Order Eastern Star.
Children: Linda J. Blanchard, Nancy R. Logan, Janice L. McFarland.