Sanford Ruth Elizabeth, age 87, of St. Paul. Preceded in death by parents, Constantine & Ellen Becker; brother, Herbert; and infant brother, Nils. Survived by daughters, Gale Temple & Sharon (Ernest) Bruckner; sons, Bruce (Colleen) Sanford & Wayne (LaNay) Sanford; 8 grandchildren; 12 great-grandchildren; brother, Donald (Elizabeth) Becker; sister, Jane (Irvin) Carlson; sister-in-law, Norma Becker; nieces and nephew. Funeral 10:30 AM Monday at EMMAUS LUTHERAN CHURCH, Lexington & Idaho Aves., St. Paul. Interment Forest Lawn Cemetery. Visitation 5-8 PM Sunday at ANDERSON FUNERAL HOME, 1401 Arcade St., St Paul (651-776-2761) Memorials preferred to Hospice of the Lakes.