Ruth Shane recipe collection, 1956-1974

Ruth Shane was born on May 21, 1933 to Brynhild and Carl Johannesen in Emmett, Idaho. As a child she went to Central Mesa Elementary School and later Emmett High School. After graduating high school in 1951, Ruth enrolled at the University of Idaho. She pursued a major in Home Economics.

During her time at U of I, Ruth lived in Forney Hall and was active in 4-H and other various campus activities. She completed her degree in 1955 and married Bill Shane that same year. After finishing her degree, she continued at U of I doing home economics research. Ruth then served as the Latah and Gooding County Extension home economist. Ruth passed away on February 8, 2006 and the Ruth Shane Memorial Scholarship is named in her honor.